Pediatric Dermatology

National report - Steve Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., began a lecture about scalp psoriasis a few years ago by relating to his audience.

National report - As use of lidocaine for injectable local and topical anesthesia is increasing, dermatologists need to recognize that this amide anesthetic has the potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis, according to James Taylor, M.D., a dermatologist at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland.

San Francisco - Scientists here have completed a study in mice that shows a stress-triggered hormone could worsen or cause skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema

Paris - According to a French study reported in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, infants who received phototherapy for jaundice appear to have an increased risk of developing skin moles in childhood.

Boca Raton, Fla. - Age management experts focus on three hormones to slow the aging process and prevent age-related disease: dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), growth hormone and testosterone.

When Parisian-born architect Pierre-Charles L'Enfant first viewed the land along the banks of the Potomac River in 1791, he must have been a little disappointed.

If you're any kind of history buff, this is your chance to perhaps relive some of the events that shaped this nation.

San Mateo, Calif. - Newly approved Radiesse - billed by manufacturer BioForm Medical as the "next-generation" dermal filler - offers long-lasting correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, the company says.

National report - The Food and Drug Administration's first approved prescription botanical in modern times is - not surprisingly - a green tea extract that happens to have a dermatologic indication.

She says there will be several issues on the front burner, including the iPLEDGE program and dwindling Medicare reimbursement.

Nodes located closer to the tumor were more immune-suppressed than those situated farther away.

National report - While it is difficult to pin down precise data regarding body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), sources tell Dermatology Times it's more common than many dermatologists think.

Q How do the "no nick" razors work?

Just because a physician may have performed many cosmetic surgical procedures without using lasers doesn’t mean they are qualified to use lasers without significant training.

Dr. Ehrlich says that the frequency of sensitization to fragrance allergens is seen in 1 percent to 2 percent of the general population and in eight to 15 of contact dermatitis patients.

National report - Congress surprised healthcare industry experts by its last-minute vote to halt the 5 percent Medicare payment cuts scheduled for Jan. 1.

No court is going to expect Dr. Surgery to force his patient to stay in the office.

Copenhagen, Denmark - A new study suggests that people who suffer burn injuries are not at heightened risk of developing skin cancers.

Auckland, New Zealand ? A University of Auckland study conducted by researchers who have studied the link between teens with acne and those who have suicidal thoughts suggests that all young people seeking treatment for acne should be screened for depression.

London - According to a recent British study, cutaneous abnormalities are more common among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than in patients with noninflammatory diseases.

Graz, Austria - A recently published study says that marathoners may be subject to an increased risk of getting skin cancer.

Taking a kinder, gentler approach to facial cleansing can help to avoid some self-inflicted woes.

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.

Treatment with a topical corticosteroid under Saran Wrap occlusion ... is dramatically effective in achieving rapid resolution of severe asteatosis.

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.

Q What is the best way to remove false eyelashes without damaging the natural eyelashes?

It's doubtful the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) could have picked a better spokeswoman for its recently launched PSA campaign to educate teens about the risks of indoor tanning.

And, says the AAD, a 2005 study shows that regular exposure to tanning beds significantly elevates a person's risk for developing melanoma.

Although benzoyl peroxide has been available for consumer use for three decades without any major reported side effects, we add a few comments regarding the safety of benzoyl peroxide at this time.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Leon Kircik is replying to a clarification from Chester Valley Pharmaceuticals that ran in our November issue on an article in the October issue, "Vehicles often drive treatment of difficult ailments." Atopiclair is Chester Valley Pharmaceutical's product. While Dr. Kircik was not the author of the article (he was interviewed by Senior Staff Correspondent John Jesitus) he did see the article before it went to press for his approval, as is Dermatology Times' standard practice with clinical articles.