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Engineered Tissue Successfully Heals Diabetic Ulcers Over 12 Weeks
September 1st 2001NEW YORK - OrCel, an engineered tissue produced by Ortec International, showed greater than 100 percent improvement over standard of care in diabetic ulcers the size of 6 cm2 or less,according to interim 12-week clinical data from a trial pilot conducted by the company.
Laser Hair Removal Near the Eye: Is it Safe?
July 1st 2001NEW ORLEANS - Laser hair removal around the eyes or on other parts of the face - increasingly popular procedures the last two years -should be carried out cautiously, Randal Tanh Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., said at the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery meeting.
Imiquimod Tested as Nonsurgical Option
July 1st 2001WASHINGTON - Imiquimod 5 percent cream (Aldara) continues to demonstrate promise as an effective and well tolerated topical therapy for the treatment of primary, superficial basal cell carcinoma, according to results from foreign and domestic Phase II dose-response studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dermatologists see similar medical conditions
July 1st 2001There is no doubt cosmetic dermatology has grown as a proportion of dermatology practices, but it has not taken over the specialty completely. On Call talked to a number of dermatologists around the country who consider themselves general dermatologists. They work as solo practitioners, in groups and in large hospital settings. They have been in practice for 20 years or four years.
Senate swing favors patient bill of rights
July 1st 2001The return of the U.S. Senate to Democratic control appears to improvethe chances for passage of a Patients' Bill of Rights, but it could reducechances for real Medicare reform as key Democratic leaders focus on prescriptiondrug legislation instead.
Selection of e-mail programs is wide
June 1st 2001In ancient times, relay systems and runners delivered official mail over many miles. In the United States, as the population and geographic size expanded and literacy became the norm, there was a need for a mail delivery system. The establishment of the Post Office and development of a delivery mechanism formalized and greatly expanded the scope and speed of mail delivery. The most recent quantum leap in mail delivery has occurred because of the Internet, which has revolutionized the ways we communicate. E-mail allows us to send and receive information, documents, and images often in a matter of seconds. Our time management is more efficient since we can answer queries and receive responses in a prompt, yet convenient manner.
AAD posters illustrate various treatment options
June 1st 2001Washington - The array of effective treatments for actinic keratoses is expanding, and the new and investigational therapeutic modalities were the focus of a number of posters presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Bexarotene safe treatment for early-stage CTCL
June 1st 2001Washington - Bexarotene gel appears to be an effective and well-tolerated monotherapy when used as first-line treatment for early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Madeleine Duvic, M.D., reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Permanent hair dyes cause contact urticaria, anaphylaxis
June 1st 2001Palm Beach, Fla. - Paraphenylenediamine, or PPD, the main chemical used in permanent hair dye colors, is the third most common cosmetic allergen, preceded by preservatives (No. 1) and fragrances (No. 2), James S. Taylor, M.D., said at annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society.
Fat redistribution treatments remain controversial
June 1st 2001Washington - Among the most hotly debated topics facing dermatologists today is how to address the redistribution of adipose tissue that often occurs in patients with HIV infection. The syndrome, Donald Rudikoff, M.D., told the American Academy of Dermatology audience, is characterized by increased waist-to-hip ratio and central adiposity in 62 percent of patients (Dr. Rudikoff's findings are based on a review of previously published studies). Other manifestations include the appearance of dorsocervical fat pads and loss of fat in areas such as the face, hips, and buttocks, with men being more likely to report fat losses than women.
Understanding pathogenesis and treatment of melasma
June 1st 2001Geneva - To help dermatologists better understand how to manage melasma, Andreas D. Katsambas, M.D., presented information on the pathogenesis and treatment of the condition at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.