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At long lash: Cosmetic derms welcome Latisse; still, others worry
March 1st 2009National report - A new prescription product that promotes eyelash growth (Latisse, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent; Allergan) will benefit cosmetic-minded patients and the dermatologists who serve them, sources say.
Pre-emptive protection: Devise a strategy to guard your wealth against future tax increases now
March 1st 2009In 2008, many Americans were left with a general sense of concern for our economy. The mortgage and credit crisis, presidential election and record federal budget deficits have caused many of our physician clients to believe that taxes will increase.
Slide show: Is it time to start your own lab?
March 1st 2009With the economy in the gutter, businesses closing left and right, and hundreds of thousands of Americans being laid off or losing their jobs, owners of medical practices are starting to worry how the slumping economy will affect their practices short- and long-term.
Ultrasound-guided biopsy: Procedure highly sensitive for melanoma metastasis detection
March 1st 2009A new ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology technique used to extract cells from suspected melanoma-infiltrated sentinel lymph nodes offers a more sophisticated and very accurate clinical assessment of sentinel lymph nodes.
Changing demographics: Cosmeceuticals' role in ethnic skincare growing
March 1st 2009The top five cosmeceuticals for ethnic skin are vitamin C, hydroquinone, tretinoin, sunblock and salicylic acid, an expert says. In recommending cosmeceutical ingredients for patients, she says dermatologists must consider differences in aging and skin responses between ethnic and lighter skin types.
Quality of life: Combination therapy improves, controls psoriasis
March 1st 2009Combination therapy has a role in the treatment of psoriasis, particularly when there is a loss of response with monotherapy using biologic agents. Methotrexate, systemic retinoids, or phototherapy can be part of a combined therapy with biologic agents.
'Holy trinity': Trio concept offers patients complete skin rejuvenation package
March 1st 2009The concept of using Thermage, Fraxel and fillers as a kind of combination-therapy trio is an emerging technique that offers a complete package to patients seeking an effective, noninvasive skin rejuvenation procedure.
The sweet life: Honey making comeback for treatment of chronic wounds
March 1st 2009Medihoney (Derma Sciences, Princeton, N.J.) has been shown in various studies to help heal especially stubborn wounds. The dressing can be a safe adjunct to incision and drainage, long-term topical steroids and oral antibiotics for localized conditions.
Post-cryotherapy wounds: Non-antiobiotic emulsion, polysporin therapies deemed equally effective
March 1st 2009A recent study proves that a non-antibiotic-based trolamine emulsion and standard wound therapy with polysporin are equally effective in successfully treating clean, superficial cutaneous wounds caused by cryotherapy.
Blocking Aeroallergens: New topical formulations protect the skin
March 1st 2009"Two new topical formulations prove to be very effective in protecting the skin from Aeroallergens. According to one expert, the use of Eucerin pH5 Lotion and Eucerin pH5 Lotion F can significantly help protect the skin of patients with severe pollen allergies by effectively blocking their penetration deeper into the body."
Legislative: Sunshine on a cloudy day: Act would establish national standards for reporting payments
March 1st 2009"Doctors may need to reconsider practices of accepting financial compensation or significant gifts from drug, device and biologic companies if bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate in January gains momentum and is approved. "