Aesthetics

NEW YORK - Results from preliminary investigations suggest polypeptide compounds that mediate angiogenesis might be effective as topically applied wound healing agents, Wei-Li Lee, Ph.D, said.

DALLAS - Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) 20 percent may offer an alternative for treating actinic cheilitis, although further studies are needed to define usage parameters that will result in acceptably high response rates, Sarah B. Weitzul, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Although still in its infancy, foam sclerotherapy is a promising new treatment technique for telangiectatic, reticular, and varicose leg veins and has the potential to achieve higher rates of resolution with fewer injections compared with conventional sclerotherapy, Robert A. Weiss, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Use of topical silicone gel sheeting after routine dermatologic surgery that involves suture placement minimizes the development of hypertrophic scars and keloids in patients at risk for those lesions, Michael H. Gold, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Knowing the different types of wound dressings available and their indications is important, but being able to assess wounds and determine whether the healing is proceeding well is an even more critical skill, Gregg M. Menaker, M.D., said at the annual joint meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Oncology.

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Cartilage grafting can be an important adjunctfor optimizing the aesthetic and functional outcome of nasal reconstructionsurgery

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Q. Should patients with atopic dermatitis or sensitive, dry skinuse soap on their face?

Dallas - Low-dose sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS, Sotradecol) is highly effective for sclerotherapy of small veins on the lower extremities but has the benefit of an enhanced safety profile relative to higher concentrations, Robert A. Weiss, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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Dallas - Botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc) is an alternative modality for improving the appearance of dynamic facial wrinkles, Leslie Baumann, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dallas - The 1320-nm Nd:YAG nonablative laser (CoolTouch II) can broaden opportunities for safe and effective photorejuvenation of aging skin, Elizabeth F. Rostan, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dallas - A number of small things can make a big difference whenit comes to facial rejuvenation surgery, Frederick J. Menick, M.D., saidat the annual joint meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeryand the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

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Study confirms that certain conditions are direct result of acne treatment;call on whether patient should continue drug should involve ophthalmologist

Physicians share stories and solutions of how they handle problempatients

Other meetings postponed in immediate wake of attacks

Fear, confusion, anger, and grief. These emotions are sometimes seenin a dermatologist's office when patients are frustrated over their acne

Soft skin made simple

Facts on foiling fungus

Light can lessen the load

Balanced skin has luster

Computer-aided video productions benefit physician, patient users

New Haven, Conn. - Fat redistribution is the primary reason formorphologic alterations in the aging face, said Lisa M. Donofrio, M.D. Torestore the youthful appearance of most patients, fat augmentation thatrebuilds the facial planes of youth must be the main objective of any rejuvenationprocedure.

Palm Desert, Calif. - Cosmetic surgery is attracting a lot ofpeople from an unsuspected rung of the economic ladder: those in occupationsassociated with low-to-moderate pay.

San Francisco - The process for putting together a set of instrumentsfor surgery or having needed supplies on hand for that procedure avoidswasted time by surgeons and patients.

Surgical option should be a last resort, but modality offers solutionto stubborn vitiligo cases