Aesthetics

Quality of life survey found 12 of 17 patients' symptoms improved whiletaking montelukast

New antifungal treatment includes SEPA technology allowing more deliveryof medication through nail

When infection complicates treatment, dual drug treatment creates synergy

Shortage affecting many specialties, although dermatologists more fortunatethanks to independence from hospitals, procedures

Time is of essence as multiple physician groups face 'negative update'for calculating 2002 rates

New York - When it comes to laser treatment of aging skin, nonablative procedures should be utilized to improve quality, tone, and texture, while ablative techniques remain appropriate for deep wrinkles, according to laser expert David J. Goldberg, M.D., J.D.

Phoenix - When offering to reverse the effects of aging skin, dermatologists should position their treatment around three components: what the patient presents, what type of treatment the patient is willing to undergo, and, most importantly, what the chosen approach can realistically accomplish, according to Henry H. Roenigk Jr., M.D.

Patients prefer botulinum toxin injections diluted with normal salinepreservative

Q. How should I counsel patients who are concerned with peeling fingernails?

You stayed up late and now your skin is lackluster and your eyes aresporting dark shadows.

You've let stress get to you - and now you've got zits.

Winter's just begun, and my lips are already very chapped,what can I do?

Q. My skin gets dry and flaky in the winter. How can I keep it soft andsmooth?

Office dispensing in dermatology practices has longbeen a controversial issue, yet physicians are finding that the trend hasgrown tremendously

List of filler choices growing quickly; learn what is available anddevelop expertise with a few

With the number of laser abrasions being performedtoday, it is no wonder that postprocedure wound healing is a hot topic.

Trial results that examine barrier creams and work-relatedhand eczema are most accurate when studies take place in the workplace

The clock is ticking for healthcare strategists whoare trying to figure out how to move several Medicare issues of importance

Dermatologists don't believe drug firm gifts jeopardize ethics

Dermatologists responsible for raising bar in cosmetics, cosmeceuticals

DALLAS - When performing cosmetic blepharoplasty, surgeons should always remember it is an elective procedure and its results will be judged by how well they meet the patient's expectations, Jeffrey A. Nerad, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

DALLAS - The list of fillers for facial volume augmentation is long and growing, but in choosing among the many options, the most important thing for users to keep in mind, said Arnold W. Klein, M.D., is: "It's not what you use, but how you use it."

NEW YORK - Results from preliminary investigations suggest polypeptide compounds that mediate angiogenesis might be effective as topically applied wound healing agents, Wei-Li Lee, Ph.D, said.

DALLAS - Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) 20 percent may offer an alternative for treating actinic cheilitis, although further studies are needed to define usage parameters that will result in acceptably high response rates, Sarah B. Weitzul, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Although still in its infancy, foam sclerotherapy is a promising new treatment technique for telangiectatic, reticular, and varicose leg veins and has the potential to achieve higher rates of resolution with fewer injections compared with conventional sclerotherapy, Robert A. Weiss, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Use of topical silicone gel sheeting after routine dermatologic surgery that involves suture placement minimizes the development of hypertrophic scars and keloids in patients at risk for those lesions, Michael H. Gold, M.D., said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

DALLAS - Knowing the different types of wound dressings available and their indications is important, but being able to assess wounds and determine whether the healing is proceeding well is an even more critical skill, Gregg M. Menaker, M.D., said at the annual joint meeting of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery/American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Oncology.

Smoking can do more damage to your skin than cause premature wrinkles.

No amount of balm soothes my sore, chapped lips. Any ideas?

Can certain foods make me more likely to break out?