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| Novel nonablative fractional laser shows promise for clearing actinic keratoses |
Nonablative fractional resurfacing with a 1,927 nm thulium laser (Fraxel re:store Dual System, Solta
Medical) is showing promise for offering a well-tolerated, safe and effective treatment for multiple facial actinic
keratoses (AKs), according to the results of a study presented by Roy G. Geronemus, M.D., at Laser 2010, the 30th
annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery conference.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| For treatment of photoaging, valid arguments abound for peels, lasers |
Both chemical peels and lasers represent safe and effective methods for treating signs of photoaging.
Each technique has its pros and con, and whether the balance weighs in favor of chemical peeling or a laser
procedure can be argued either way.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Severe cases of vitiligo effectively treated by excimer laser |
The excimer laser is proving to be the most effective treatment for vitiligo, at least for
dark-skinned patients who are afflicted with the disease on their faces. According to one expert, the condition
greatly affects the self-esteem of patients, especially when it's on the face.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Realistic aesthetic goals allow for natural-looking cosmetic rejuvenation outcomes |
The perception of beauty can vary greatly between cultures. Nevertheless, one plastic surgeon believes
that the outcomes of cosmetic rejuvenation should be approximated to the age of the patient, so that the final
aesthetic results are natural-looking.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Nonthermal fractional laser forms new collagen with few side effects |
A near-infrared pulsed laser is being developed as a novel skin-rejuvenation technology. Initial
studies show the nonthermal treatment is safe, well tolerated and can be used to create lesions isolated within the
dermis that lead to new collagen formation.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Drug-induced hyperpigmentation may warrant change in therapy |
Clinicians can opt to switch patients to another therapy if they develop drug-induced pigmentation,
can consider opting to prescribe a therapy that won't produce dermatological toxicity from the outset, or they can
maintain patients on the therapy if the hyperpigmentation is tolerable.
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08/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| In Androgenetic Alopecia, Early Cardiac Screening Important |
Patients with early-onset androgenetic alopecia have higher risk for cardiovascular disease and should
be screened early to determine the need for preventive treatment, according to a study in the September issue of
the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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08/19/2010 09:00 PM
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| Surgery Not Likely Effective for Body Dysmorphic Disorder |
Many patients with body dysmorphic disorder seek surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
and often end up undergoing these procedures, but only a fraction of the procedures reduce the severity of the
condition, according to research published in the July issue of the Annals of Plastic Surgery.
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08/18/2010 09:00 PM
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| Dermatologist stays ahead of curve with laser technologies, techniques |
When he was launching the laser program at New York University Medical Center, Roy G. Geronemus, M.D.,
made sure to have the cutting-edge technology of the time: an argon laser to treat port wine stains, venous
malformations and telangiectasias. Soon after, NYU was among the first centers in the country to offer the CO2
laser, touted then as the new approach for removing benign skin lesions.
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07/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser lipolysis offers unique benefit for jawline, midface rejuvenation |
A 1,444 nm Nd:YAG lipolysis laser (AccuSculpt, Lutronic) represents a safe and effective treatment
modality known as laser-assisted facial contouring (LAFC), said J. David Holcomb, M.D., at 2010 Laser, the 30th
annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery conference.
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07/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser, light therapy may help treat stubborn nail disorders |
Nail diseases are an important component of any dermatologist's practice. In many cases, treatment of
nail conditions is difficult, as penetration of topical medications through the nail plate is challenging. Light
therapy, which is able to travel through tissues and focus on specific targets without damage to surrounding normal
skin or nail, would be a welcome option in the therapy of any nail disorder.
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07/31/2010 09:00 PM
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| Cosmetic Dermatology Patients More Likely to Have BDD |
Body dysmorphic disorder is relatively common in dermatology patients, and it is more common in those
seeking cosmetic treatments than in other dermatology patients, according to research published in the August issue
of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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07/28/2010 09:00 PM
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| Actinic Keratosis Photodynamic Treatment More Painful on Face |
Pain from treatment of actinic keratoses with photosensitizers varies significantly depending on the
location treated, and pain decreases significantly after eight hours, according to research published in the August
issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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07/27/2010 09:00 PM
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| Oxygen May Help Fight Wrinkles Caused by UVB Radiation |
Mice placed in an oxygen chamber after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet B radiation have fewer
wrinkles and less skin thickening than mice that do not receive the oxygen treatment, according to research
published online May 26 in the American Journal of Physiology -- Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative
Physiology.
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07/07/2010 09:00 PM
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| Laser, light therapy useful in combating signs of sun exposure on chest, neck |
Photoaging of the neck and chest is a common concern among patients. One of the most frequent clinical
presentations is poikiloderma of Civatte (PC). First described by French dermatologist Achille Civatte in 1923, it
is characterized by brown to pink patches of superficial atrophy, telangiectasia and mottled hyper- and
hypopigmentation.
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06/30/2010 09:00 PM
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