Aesthetic Dermatology
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CO2 laser works best for hypertrophic scars
Major finding: The fractional CO2 laser significantly improved scar thickness, sensation, erythema, and pigment, compared with untreated scars.
Aesthetic Dermatology
VIDEO: Concise guide to lasers: cellulite, tattoo removal, and skin tightening
Cosmetic Corner
Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on OTC Hair Restoration
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top OTC hair restoration products. See what they’re recommending to their patients and...
Aesthetic Dermatology
Botulinum toxin A tops list of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2013
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Doctors reconstruct noses, create vaginas using engineered human tissue
Major finding: Nasal septum cartilage cells and vaginal epithelial cells were used to grow human tissue for implantation.Data source: An...
For Residents
Simplifying Sun Safety: A Guide to the New FDA Sunscreen Monograph
Dermatologists are instrumental in educating their patients about safe sun practices. As residents, we should begin to instill this teaching point...
Article
Cutaneous Metastasis From Primary Gastric Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Cutaneous metastases of internal neoplasms are uncommon. They can be metachronous or synchronous to the primary tumor and typically appear late in...
Aesthetic Dermatology
More ways to make the most of lasers in clinical practice
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Acne scar improvements maintained after laser treatment
Major finding: Acne scar volume decreased 24% by 1 month after treatment ended and 27% by 3 months post treatment, compared with baseline.Key...
News
VIDEO: Laser innovations target tattoos, acne, body fat
Article
Pulsed Dye Laser for the Treatment of Macular Amyloidosis: A Case Report
Macular amyloidosis causes an eruption of brown pigment in the skin when keratin is altered. The resulting hyperpigmentation, which often leads to...