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Philadelphia - Experts in the field of acne management gathered here in June to discuss the implications of recent data on the use of antibiotics in relation to the treatment of acne.

For mild-to-moderate comedonal acne, he says, he usually begins with topical retinoids.

XMP.629 belongs to the BPI family of compounds ... it is able to kill gram-negative bacteria by selectively altering their outer membrane permeability.

Success in treating acne makes some patients happy, but not all.

Winston-Salem, N.C. - Itch is a common complaint in older peoplethat requires careful investigation to identify the underlying etiology and to determine appropriate management, says Zoe D. Draelos, M.D.

National report - Men are from Mars, women are from Venus has become a popular phrase to encapsulate the fact that men and women differ. That also applies to issues of the skin as it ages.

National report - Patient demographics play a small but important role in diagnosing psoriasis and, more importantly, in providing a path to open discussion about treatment.

National report - The lack of a definitive marker indicative of rosacea leads many dermatologists to debate who has, or does not have, the condition, particularly among patients with only the erythematotelangiectatic form - a form more commonly present in women, according to Mark V. Dahl, M.D.

The scenario of decreased reimbursements, increased overhead and dermatologists working harder and taking home less money is only too familiar to most of us. In the past, I have discussed methods of decreasing overhead and have avoided the topic of decreasing reimbursements, as it was one area that I thought we had little or no control.

Newport Beach, Calif. - The courses of study required of medical students are thorough, focused and exhaustive, which they should be. It's safe to say that the vast majority of medical students graduate from their respective institutions thoroughly prepared to enter into a career that requires commitment, long hours and frequent continuing education courses to keep up with the constant advances in surgical procedures, treatments and pharmaceutical discoveries.

Topical application increases skin thickness. However, absorption is problematic because peptides are hydrophilic and ionically charged, preventing passage through the stratum corneum.

What is the difference between spa line and cosmetic counter skincare products? There are several obvious differences and some not-so-obvious differences between spa lines and cosmetic counter skincare products.

The bill would impose fines against attorneys or parties who file frivolous lawsuits.

Being a member of the baby boom generation, I have read a lot about what has been written about my generation and the generations that will follow. I've read articles and heard a multitude of news stories describing the next generation as being lazy, having a "me-first attitude," being poorly motivated and having an overall hedonistic attitude about life. In fact, if you were to believe some of the information, you might conclude that our country is doomed to failure if left in the hands of this next generation.

Barrington, Ill. - The National Rosacea Society has introduced the first standard grading system for the study and clinical assessment of rosacea, developed by a consensus committee and review panel of 17 rosacea experts worldwide and recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Recruitment industry professionals consider the following 10 criteria to be the hallmarks of an ethical and effective physician recruiter:

National report - Maybe you're looking to expand your practice by adding just the right physician. Or perhaps you're considering a move yourself, and evaluating offers from around the country. Either way, you're likely to encounter physician recruiters' along the way. And though your main concern will be the candidate or position you're considering, you should carefully judge the recruiter's own skills and competence.

National report - Maybe you're looking to expand your practice by adding just the right physician. Or perhaps you're considering a move yourself, and evaluating offers from around the country. Either way, you're likely to encounter physician recruiters' along the way. And though your main concern will be the candidate or position you're considering, you should carefully judge the recruiter's own skills and competence.

National report - Many dermatologists' attitudes toward antibiotic resistance can be summarized as: "I don't see it in my practice, so it's not my problem."But a growing number of practitioners are recognizing the potential significance of the problem, particularly when it comes to treating common conditions, including acne.

Chronic ulcers pose serious challenges, despite medical advances

National report - Despite a long history of ambitious goals and promises of over-the-counter rejuvenation, the field of antiaging topicals remains young. Still, the science is improving, although many dermatologists contend that many claims are short on evidence.

While it can be an ice-breaker, knowing patient critical to avoid gaffs

From a distribution standpoint, withdrawals of tax-deductible contributions and earnings are taxable at ordinary income tax rates.

Boston - Stimulating the body to regenerate itself and repair the damage of aging is the latest goal of anti-aging medicine. One of the founding members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the first president of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D., F.A.C.S., says research shows that, if given the right conditions, stem cells in the subcutaneous layer of the skin can develop into healthier tissue and inhibit the aging process.

Newport Beach, Calif. - Dermatologists may need to perform both patch tests and product tests on patients to determine the potential for an allergic reaction to various cosmetics, says a presenter at the annual meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association.

Because morphology, bcl-2 expression and multicentricity are the strongest predictive factors in multivariate analysis of PCDLBCL, Dr. Ellis proposes that primary subdivision of PCBCL according to anatomic location be abandoned in favor of classification by centroblast/immunoblast morphology.

Z?rich - Among skin cancer vaccines, Canvaxin (CancerVax Corp.) stands alone for reasons that include its unique profile of immunopotent antigens and its evidence for potential efficacy in extensive phase 2 testing. Perhaps more importantly, Canvaxin is currently the only skin cancer vaccine that's in large-scale phase 3 randomized postsurgical adjuvant trials for patients with stage 3 and 4 melanoma. These studies, if positive, will provide the necessary efficacy and safety data to support marketing approval.

Newport Beach, Calif. - A rare case of lichen planus - a skin condition that affects 0.22 percent to 1 percent of the adult population - took on a zosteriform distribution on the trunk of a 64-four-year-old patient who presented at the Veterans Administration hospital in New Mexico.

Kauai, Hawaii - The availability of methods to test for, prevent and treat osteoporosis gives dermatologists an opportunity to better care for their patients who take corticosteroids - while avoiding malpractice litigation for steroid-induced osteoporosis.

San Diego - Psoriasis patients find a plethora of treatment options today, beyond methotrexate and cyclosporine and their potential to cause side effects.