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Reducing wrinkles over larger area with diluted abobotulinum toxin A (Video)
April 9th 2015A study comparing concentrations of abobotulinum toxin A and onabotulinum toxin A for reduction of forehaead wrinkles found that and increased dilution of abobotulinum toxin A results in a greater surface area coverage.
PODCAST: Expert insights in managing vitiligo, part 2 on dyspigmentation
April 1st 2015Two of the most vexing skin conditions that dermatologists manage are melasma and vitiligo. In one condition, too much pigmentation is present because of genetic, hormonal and environmental factors. In the other, there is a lack of melanin in the skin, presumably on an autoimmune basis. In part two of this discussion on dyspigmentation conditions, Seemal Desai, M.D., who is a board-certified dermatologist, clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and medical director of Innovative Dermatology, discusses treatment options for vitiligo with Dermatology Times editorial advisor, Dr. Norman Levine.
Dinutuximab wins FDA approval for neuroblastoma
March 31st 2015FDA has approved dinutuximab (Unituxin, United Therapeutics) in combination with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA), for the treatment of high-risk pediatric neuroblastoma patients who achieve at least a partial response to prior first-line multiagent, multimodality therapy.
"Addiction" may fuel tanning, risk-taking
March 30th 2015Maui – Taken together, two new studies suggest that among teens, indoor tanning is linked with other risky behaviors, and that tanners may be seeking a sort of natural high. This information may help dermatologists discuss healthy living in general with patients.
Purse-String Suture vs. Second Intention Healing
March 26th 2015A team of dermatologists tried to determine whether purse-string sutures improve cosmetic outcome, healing time, and scarring, when compared with second-intention healing for circular defects on the trunk and extremities. Get results from their findings
Practice management tips for aesthetic offices
March 25th 2015Social media, an up-to-date web site, and a regular email newsletter highlighting what is new in your practice are ways to market yourself and your practice. Experts at the 2015 AAD also advise developing relationships with plastic surgery peers and carrying products for purchase at the office.