Pediatric Dermatology

Can a shampoo containing hydroxy acids help my dry scalp?

Q. Lately, I've noticed peach fuzz on my face. What's goingon?

More than half of American homes have moderately hard water, meaningit's loaded with dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium.

If you've experience noticeable facial hair, you've probably alreadytried tweezing, waxing, bleaching, shaving, or electrolysis.

Before signing employment contract, protect yourself by asking questionsand negotiating favorable terms

La Jolla, Calif. - The data continue to show that topical growth factors may be an effective way to treat aging skin, according to Richard E. Fitzpatrick, M.D.

DALLAS - Mohs micrographic surgery compares favorably with wide excision for treatment of extramammary Pagets disease

Accumulative skin damage can't hide from camera, software program

New technique treats lower lid as extension of cheek and upper lid asit relates to brow, forehead

No longer just for low libidos and weak bones, sex hormones offer less slackness as skin ages

nderstanding both benefits and adverse effects of AHAs will give optimumoutcomes on aging skin

Dallas - Topical tacrolimus might be a useful modality for managementof bovine collagen hypersensitivity, Brent R. Moody, M.D., said at the annualjoint meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the AmericanCollege of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

No recurrences detected during follow-up of 20 patients treated with Mohs surgery

Statistically significant difference in appearance attributed to quick intervention

An adjunct to primary surgical excision, Tx may overcome UV-induced localimmune dysfunction

NEW YORK - Metastatic melanoma of the brain has a terrible prognosis, with a median survival of three to four months.

Created from 1,095 Mohs surgical cases, scale can predict likelihoodof subclinical spread of tumors

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

Munich - Much of the consideration of atopic dermatitis has been driven by the allergy model where an outside irritant contributes to the condition. Given that comparison, one might expect to see similar genes responsible for both conditions.

Rockville, Md. - For the second consecutive year, dermatologists and their young atopic dermatitis patients celebrated a nonsteroidal holiday.

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.