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San Francisco ? Officials of Pain Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company based here, is reporting that a proof-of-concept animal study of its new antibody technology for the treatment of skin cancer has produced promising results.

National report - A combined analysis of several studies suggests that the use of statins or fibrates does not decrease the risk of melanoma.

Washington - Botox may relieve severe pain from osteoarthritis of the knee, new research suggests.

Experts dish out the facts on tumescent liposuction

Ranella J. Hirsch, M.D. debunks myths about cleansing

Topicals, lasers and time can diminish scars

Eletrolysis, lasers and topical creams to eliminate hair in unwanted places. Read on to find the best option for you

Know the key to a lifetime of healthy skin. Remember to cleanse, moisturize and treat

Hands are an indication of age, so if yours are plagued with brown spots and freckles consider these treatment options.

Botox and Restylane are two fillers capable of shedding years from your face.

There's a lot that can be done for your appearance, but your dermatologist can't help if she or he doesn't know what's bothering you. Read on to hear about some quick, easy procedures.

If you appear flushed constantly or find acne-like bumps over your cheeks, check with your doctor, because these could be signs of the inflammatory skin disease rosacea

Winter sun protection is a must, as fresh snow reflects more UV radiation than sea surf. An all year sun protection regimen is essential for healthy skin.

Minimally invasive treatments, such as fillers, laser treatments and chemical peels can be done during your lunchtime, allowing you to go back to work looking better than ever.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D. answers questions and clears up cosmetic concerns

Well-chosen procedures can help improve issues that make our faces look older. Brown spot, rough texture, fine lines, thinning lips and nasolabial folds are all aging culprits that don't take a lot of money to fix.

Systemic retinoids have a place for treating immunosuppressed patients with multiple AKs and squamous cell carcinomas.

Whatever the cause, there is a lot you can do to get rid of unwanted hair.

An inflammatory skin disease shared by the likes of Princess Di, Bill Clinton and W.C.Fields, rosacea can start innocently with a flush on your cheeks that seems to last just a little too long. You may notice it after working out, eating spicy foods or even sipping a glass of red wine.

A 4 mm punch biopsy sectioned horizontally will show a normal terminal:vellus hair ratio of 8:1 to 9:1 in patients with chronic telogen effluvium whereas in female pattern hair loss the ratio is 2:1.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa. - A careful preoperative evaluation to acquire a thorough understanding of individual risk factors is the foundation for success when performing dermatologic surgery in older patients, Christine E. Cabell, M.D., tells Dermatology Times.

National report - The Food and Drug Administration's plans for 2007 and beyond include greater attention to postmarket risks and more timely reviews of medical devices, including those used for plastic and reconstructive surgery, spokesmen say.

ETFs can actually be traded on an intraday basis, impossible with most conventional funds.

Las Vegas - Building a successful cosmetic practice from scratch requires starting with low-risk treatments geared to one's skills and interests, says a cosmetic office practice expert.

Costs directly associated with AD range from less than $100 to more than $2,000 per patient per year. In the United States alone, AD's direct costs amount to almost $1 billion a year.

When compared with the general population, psoriasis patients participating in phase 2 and phase 3 clinical studies of biologic agents were more likely to be overweight and obese.

Maastricht, Netherlands - Warts have proven too much for duct tape, according to researchers in the Netherlands.

Salt Lake City - Head lice appear to succumb to intense blow-drying just as well as to chemical treatments, and more so than to louse combs, MedPageToday.com reports.

Washington - Botox may relieve severe pain from osteoarthritis of the knee, new research suggests.

Crawfordsville, Ind. - An 18-year-old Indiana woman's left breast was removed after she contracted a severe infection following nipple piercing, the Associated Press reports.