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Fractional lasers appear to treat more than a fraction of skin, expert says
Dr. Molly Wanner now thinks of fractional lasers as stimulating a laser-cell biology interaction, not just a laser-tissue interaction.
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Does taking isotretinoin worsen a patient’s baseline IBD symptoms?
To investigate this topic, the researchers identified 19 patients who were diagnosed with IBD and treated with isotretinoin over a 16-year period...
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‘Cool’ way of eradicating fat a promising therapy for many medical conditions
The potential applications of injectable ice slurry extend well beyond cosmetic dermatology.
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Manufacturer announces FDA approval for molluscum treatment delayed
VP-102 is a proprietary drug-device combination of cantharidin 0.7% administered through a single-use precision applicator.
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Expect Ellacor’s applications to be wide-ranging, expert predicts
The device uses hollow needles contained in a handpiece to create thousands of microexcisions to physically remove small cores of skin.
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European committee recommends approval of baricitinib for severe alopecia areata
The committee based its positive opinion on the phase 3 BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 trials, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of baricitinib in...
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Unique residency track focuses on rural placement of graduates
The 3-year commitment brings job security to rural track residents in their preferred location while meeting the demands of an underserved...
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Restoring dignity to sex trafficking survivors, one tattoo removal at a time
A proposed ASLMS campaign intends to connect sex trafficking survivors with board-certified physicians for pro bono removal of branding tattoos....
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Removing eyebrow and eyelid tattoos possible with laser, case series finds
“With all of these wavelengths, the 1,064 nm especially, there can be serious eye damage if done improperly,” Dr. David Orbuch said.
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Q&A with Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, MD
“Every patient who comes to see me has a story, so I try to understand their story,” Dr. Hugh Greenway said.
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PIH in patients with dark skin responds to laser treatment: Small case series
“The rationale behind this combination is to treat and remove existing pigment with the laser therapy while minimizing and preventing any...
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Nevus of Ota: Does the 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser work in Black patients?
In the small study, no long-term adverse events were encountered, but three patients developed mild guttate hypopigmentation.
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Safety of combining fillers and lasers in one session evaluated over 6 years
Most study participants (91.2%) were treated with the 1,927-nm thulium laser, while 1.8% were treated with the 1,550-nm erbium laser.
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Device that couples US, radiofrequency shows promise for wrinkles, skin laxity
The new device, which is not yet available, allows for the delivery of radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound in a single applicator.
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Synthetic, botanical agents emerging as promising melasma treatments
“None of our patients can be on hydroquinone yearlong, so you have to bring in other agents that are efficacious,” Dr. Nada Elbuluk said.