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Combining lasers: A recipe for maximizing results and patient satisfaction
The order of device use also matters.
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When treating scars, ‘rehabilitation’ is the goal, not perfection
Most scars respond best to treatments with ablative and nonablative fractional lasers tuned to gentle settings, according to Victor Ross, MD.
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Can skin bleaching lead to cancer?
Prevalence of skin bleaching in several African countries ranged from 25% in Mali (based on a 1993 survey of 210 women) to a high of 79.25% in...
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Skin has different daytime and nighttime needs, emerging circadian research suggests
Photoreceptive molecules known as opsins also appear to play a role in regulating the skin’s clock.
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CoolSculpting remains most popular procedure for noninvasive fat removal, expert says
"By and large, there is high satisfaction" with CoolSculpting, Dr. Omar A. Ibrahimi said.
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Going into solo practice? An expert shares tips
Dr. Catherine M. DiGiorgio, a board-certified laser and cosmetic dermatologist, ...
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When is antibiotic prophylaxis required for dermatologic surgery?
A meta-analysis found that the infection rate was highest for skin grafts (8.70%) and wedge excision of the lip or ear (8.57%).
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Consider housing insecurity, other issues when managing challenging skin diseases in children, expert says
In children with skin diseases, particularly complex disorders like hidradenitis suppurativa, conversations about adequate housing and other...
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Structural changes may separate axial psoriatic arthritis from axial spondyloarthritis
Approximately two-thirds of patients met criteria for both conditions, but imaging data show distinctions.
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Study highlights diagnostic challenges of differentiating lichen sclerosus from vitiligo
The investigators aimed to characterize differences in LS and vitiligo based on history, physical exam, and demographic findings at the initial...
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Offering HPV vaccine at age 9 linked to greater series completion
Despite recommendations to bundle HPV vaccine administration with that of Tdap and meningococcal vaccines, offering it sooner increases the...