Aesthetic Dermatology
Cosmeceutical Critique
Lactobionic acid
Lactobionic acid (4-O-beta-galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid), a disaccharide formed from gluconic acid and galactose, has been established as a...
Conference Coverage
What does a Google search for cosmetic and laser procedures reveal?
DENVER – Board-certified dermatologists comprised only 21% of the clinical information sources.
Conference Coverage
Study finds pain perception disconnect during vascular laser procedures
DENVER – Findings are a reminder for clinicians to be wary of whom they rely on for information related to pain expectations.
Conference Coverage
Investigative magnetic device found effective for skin tightening in a small study
DENVER – The most common side effects were minor transient erythema and edema.
Conference Coverage
At what diameter does a scar form after a full-thickness wound?
DENVER – The majority of subjects reported being happy with the cosmetic outcome regardless of the diameter of the...
Conference Coverage
More than 1 in 10 dermatology residents report laser-associated adverse events in training
DENVER – Only 54% of all survey respondents identified or recognized formal laser safety training.
Opinion
The 39th ASLMS meeting is now underway
WASHINGTON – The current and past presidents of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery recently sat down to discuss the Society’s...
News
FDA chief calls for release of all data tracking problems with medical devices
The FDA is “realizing that physicians who couldn’t see this data before were using devices that they wouldn’t have used if they had this data in...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Wedding dermatology
I advise people not to get their first botulinum toxin 2 weeks before their wedding.
From the Journals
Case report may link gluteal implants to lymphoma
On the heels of increased reports of breast implant–related anaplastic large cell lymphoma, researchers report a case of lymphoma that may be...
Cosmetic Corner
Infographic: Laser Hair Removal
Dermatologists are best equipped to treat patients who are interested in removing unwanted hair safely and effectively. Leading...