Pediatric Dermatology

New York - Thalidomide, once feared for its link to severe birthdefects, has shown success in a patient with malignant melanoma.

Modality has antibacterial activity against P. acnes and an independent,potent anti-inflammatory effect

Study confirms that certain conditions are direct result of acne treatment;call on whether patient should continue drug should involve ophthalmologist

In wake of reeling economy and terrorist tragedies, business lobbyistsconfident bill is dead for a year

For AAD President Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D., the events of Sept. 11 startedwith an elevator ride

Other meetings postponed in immediate wake of attacks

Fear, confusion, anger, and grief. These emotions are sometimes seenin a dermatologist's office when patients are frustrated over their acne

Results of epidemiological studies presented at theannual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology do not supporta causal relationship between isotretinoin use and treatment for depression.

Soft skin made simple

Facts on foiling fungus

Light can lessen the load

Balanced skin has luster

Computer-aided video productions benefit physician, patient users

Surgical option should be a last resort, but modality offers solutionto stubborn vitiligo cases

Using porcine heterografts easy, inexpensive while waiting for futureof engineered tissues to unfold

Anaheim, Calif. - Managing scars should begin even before thedermatological procedure and continue 12 to 24 months afterward, Samer Alaiti,M.D., F.A.C.P., said.

Anaheim, Calif. - The wave of the future for lesion removal maybe in vivo confocal microscopy-oriented cryosurgery, William Abramovits,M.D., said at Academy `01.

UV exposure, in chronic and intermittent intense exposures, may becommon link for association

Drug showed partial or complete clearing in 100 percent of patientswith lupus erythematosus

Early detection of potentially fatal disease leads to proper treatmentand stems derm manifestation

Bipolar-battling lamotrigine linked to skin disorders that presentearly signs of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

'Equal opportunity' diseases strike diverse populations with myriadfrequency, making standardization of tests difficult and unwieldy

Washington - A series of cutaneous pharmacology studies conductedwith a selective retinoic acid metabolism inhibitor suggest this novel compoundhas the potential for treating a variety of retinoid-responsive dermatologicdiseases but with the advantage of causing less irritation compared to retinoicacid, Gerard J. Gendimenico, Ph.D., said at the Society for InvestigativeDermatology meeting.

ALA-PDT, with 73-percent reduction, approved as AK treatment; effectiveagainst other skin tumors

In three studies for safety, patients show improvement in psoriasisas measured by PASI score

A sweeping new proposed federal regulation dealing with hospital outpatientcompensation would change Medicare payments for many specific medical proceduresand tighten rules governing new technology payments.

Warnings of the dangers of isotretinoin use in pregnant women are failing, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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