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Experts reflect on the past 50 years of lasers in dermatology
“Laser therapy has completely revolutionized the field of dermatology and has completely revolutionized the way we practice medicine,” Dr. Mathew...
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Innovator banks on ‘truly smart’ robotic lasers in dermatology
“I wouldn’t be surprised if 30 years from now, taking a skin biopsy is seemingly barbaric,” Dr. R. Rox Anderson said.
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Combination approach to melasma treatment yields best results
“For chemical peels I really like glycolic acid peels because there is no downtime; it peels at the microscopic level,” Dr. Arisa E. Oritz said....
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Novel smart needle system designed to reduce risk of filler complications
The sensing needle can differentiate tissues such as fat, blood vessels, and muscle.
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Famotidine associated with benefits in hospitalized COVID patients in another trial
“The mechanism of exactly how famotidine works has yet to be proven,” lead study author Jeffrey F. Mather said.
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Most clinicians undertreat childhood lichen sclerosus
With consistent topical treatment, many patients will have clearing in one area of affected skin after a month or two.
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For suspected hair disorders, consider trichoscopy before biopsy
A dermoscopic evaluation of hair in 45 neonates during their first 30 days of life found that 70% had low density hair while the remaining 30% had...
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So, you’ve been sued. What now?
Prepare to confront a range of emotions.
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Memphis clinic created to care for children and adolescents diagnosed with melanoma
To date, 20 female and 18 male patients have traveled to the clinic from 21 states and Puerto Rico for assessment and consultation.
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How to set up your hyperhidrosis patients for treatment success
Topical antiperspirants are the preferred initial treatment.
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Database offers snapshot of common causes of pediatric allergic contact dermatitis
The top two treatments at the time of patch testing were a topical corticosteroid (78%) and a topical calcineurin inhibitor (26%).
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Lenalidomide may be an answer for refractory cutaneous lupus
Mucocutaneous manifestations constitute 4 out of the 11 American College of Rheumatology classification criteria that clinicians use to make a...
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Patch testing in children: An evolving science
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Nine states have no board-certified pediatric dermatologist, analysis reveals
States with the greatest density of pediatric dermatologists were Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
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No link between topical steroids and fracture risk found in children with atopic dermatitis
“Dermatologists can use the results of this study to reassure parents of infants and young children.”