September 20th 2024
Peptides are increasingly used in cosmeceuticals for their ability to enhance cellular communication and functionality in antiaging formulations.
Community Practice Connections™: 19th Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies®
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
October 16, 2024
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: A Deeper Look at the Pathogenesis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
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Cancer Summaries and Commentaries™: Clinical Updates in Melanoma from Philadelphia
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Dermalorian™ Webinar Series on Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
November 21, 2024 - December 5, 2024
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21st Annual International Symposium on Melanoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies®
February 8, 2025
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Picturing the Potential Role of OX40 and OX40L Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): Deepening Foundations of Knowledge in Disease Pathogenesis, Disease Severity Assessment, and Treatment Decision-Making
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Clinical Consultations™: Optimizing Treatment Outcomes for Patients with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Practice Techniques to Optimize Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
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Advances in™ Atopic Dermatitis: Addressing Unmet Needs in Patients With Skin of Color
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Clinical Consultations™: Guiding Patients with Genital Psoriasis Toward Relief Through a Multidisciplinary Approach
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Solar lentigines amenable to multiple treatment options
November 1st 2005Atlanta — There is a spectrum of modalities available for clearing solar lentigines, but management of those pigmented lesions should be individualized based on patient-related factors and be integrated into a general skincare program that simultaneously addresses comorbid features of photoaging and prevents future damage, says Jonathan S. Weiss, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, here.
Prevent, reverse structural degradation of skin
November 1st 2005National report — Prevention of photoaging is the ultimate approach to a growing problem, yet a population persists in which more than 90 percent of actinic damage can be attributed to long-term sun exposure. The use of non-invasive methods, often preferred by patients, can reverse the obvious signs of aging.
Case series experience suggests expanding role for topical imiquimod
November 1st 2005National report — Accumulating data is adding evidence to support a role for topical imiquimod 5 percent cream (Aldara, 3M Pharmaceuticals) as a secondary alternative to conventional excisional or Mohs micrographic surgery for treating various types of skin cancers in patients who are poor surgical candidates — or refuse surgery — says M. Shane Chapman, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H.
Hairline design in hair restoration surgery
November 1st 2005For hair transplants to be successful in the long-term, it is critical to consider that patients are limited by the amount of good genetichair that can be transferred to the balding area, and the establishment of the hairline will ultimately dictate the amount of balding scalp that willeventually need to be covered.
Alternative to Botox for underarm sweating
November 1st 2005Palm Desert, Calif. — As an alternative to the increasingly popular option of using botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Allergan) to treat excessive underarm sweating, some patients are experimenting with undergoing surgery that they report to be more lasting.
Study shows ointments appear worthless for wound healing
November 1st 2005Atlanta — According to a recent study, placing ointment on surgical wounds before applying occlusive dressings provides no observable benefits; moreover, applying mupirocin ointment to clean surgical wounds is contraindicated given the potential for creating antibiotic resistance.
Hyperbaric oxygen improves healing in stressed animals
November 1st 2005Hyperbaric oxygen almost completely reverses the delay in wound healing caused by chronic stress and restores normal patterns of healing in mice, according to Phillip T. Marucha, D.M.D., Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
New Acne-Treatment Guidelines Favor Topical Retinoids
November 1st 2005Washington--The Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne has issued new acne-treatment guidelines that emphasize the importance of topical retinoid agents in treating lesions and acne precursors, and caution against the overuse of oral antibiotics.
Make the most of wound-healing process
October 21st 2005The importance of sound wound-healing techniques cannot be overestimated in the practice of dermatology. Patients desire treatments that heal scarring and wounds effectively but that don't require long periods of treatment and recovery time. Sometimes that's a challenge, and top practitioners are seeking ways to meet it.