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High response rates and regression of metastatic lesions were observed in preliminary study results.

The modulation of hair follicle components through the activation of ATP and cAMP can positively impact the structures in hair follicles.

When female patients present with a combination of hair loss, hirsutism and acne, physicians should check total testosterone levels.

For thousands of years, gold has been viewed by many as the ultimate safe haven for investors, especially in times of economic distress. If these gut-wrenching times have you thinking about investing in gold as a guiding hand through the fiscal wilderness, you're not alone. Recent spikes in the price of gold reflect the usual emotional attachment to that commodity in times of economic gloom.

Dr. Fat has always prided himself on providing his patients with leading dermatologic treatments. He is an avid reader of medical journals, and he attends dermatology meetings both in the United States and abroad to learn about the latest in both medical and cosmetic procedures.

With the appropriate software, electronic medical record (EMR) systems will enable physicians to e-prescribe medications and send them directly to the pharmacy before patients leave the exam room.

Injection lipolysis may work best when phosphatidylcholine is combined with deoxycholate, an expert says.

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Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has appointed a new assistant secretary-treasurer and a new board member, according to an AAD press release.

Rosemont, Ill. - Athletes may be at higher risk for developing skin cancer, according to a recent literature study published in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.

Zurich, Switzerland - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG has decided to stop selling Accutane (isotretinoin), as it has reached the end of its life cycle and cannot compete with generic alternatives, Reuters reports.

Beverly Hills, Calif. - Injecting the scalp with Botox is an effective way to encourage new hair growth, according to an aesthetic surgeon who injected his mother's scalp with Botox to treat severe headaches caused by chemotherapy.

Cleveland - Cleveland Clinic surgeon Maria Siemionow, M.D., Ph.D., who led a team of doctors who performed the first near-total face transplant in the United States in late 2008, has written a book about the ground-breaking procedure.

International report - Pharmacogenomics research and development innovator PharmaGenoma, Inc. and its subsidiary HairDX, LLC (www.hairdx.com), pioneers of genetic tests for predicting the risk of male and female hair loss, today announced the launch of its European subsidiary, HairDX Europe.

If staff overtime is common in your dermatology practice, it?s time to take note. Overtime is costly, and can be abused.

A gel combining benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin appears to reduce noninflammatory lesion counts more quickly than adapalene does for patients with mild to moderate acne, an expert says.

A newly approved acne medication that combines adapalene and benzoyl peroxide has shown safety and efficacy with daily use for up to one year and does not contribute to antibiotic resistance, a researcher says.

A novel treatment approach using ALA-PDT in combination with standard topical therapies proves to be very effective in treating mild-to-severe acne lesions. According to one expert, this combination approach can achieve a high clearance of acne lesions and may be a solution for treating acne lesions long term.

Most of the significant recent advances in acne treatment involve changes in vehicle formulation that may improve medications' tolerability, efficacy or both, a leading clinician and researcher says. For treating tough acne cases, another expert adds, dermatologists must use simpler, more patient-friendly regimens.

St. Charles, Ill. - Dermatologist Rany Jazayerli, M.D., says he knew he’d hit the big time when he stumbled upon his own profile on the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.

The concept of nanotechnology, which relies on nano-sized synthetic materials to provide the functionality of automated machines, is nothing new. However, the science of small has moved from electronics into the biological realm. Balancing the benefits and risks of nanotechnology with respect to patient treatment is essential, an expert says.

The orthodox use of strong sunscreens is largely effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, this protective measure is not 100 percent successful. Recent research finds that the once-a-day application of a novel topical serum containing antioxidants not only helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays, it also improves the visible signs of photodamage.

Basic forensic knowledge can help dermatologists with everything from recognizing physical abuse to assisting in criminal investigations, an expert says.

An expert says physicians sometimes overlook the key element of chronic woundcare - properly diagnosing the causes of chronic wounds.

Physicians historically have used antiangiogenic agents in oncologic and ophthalmologic indications, but dermatologic applications for these medications are under investigation, an expert says.

Preliminary, yet promising, outcomes in two patients suggests dual therapy involving limited surgical excision followed by topical application of imiquimod 5 percent cream (Aldara, Graceway) may be an option to consider for treating invasive malignant melanoma surrounded by lentigo maligna (LM) in patients who refuse or are not good candidates for more extensive surgery, according to researchers from the department of dermatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis.

As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) - the "stimulus package" - a bonanza of new research money is now available at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and skin disease research is in a position to benefit.

As attorneys and consultants to thousands of physicians across the country, we are constantly astounded by the attitudes of physicians regarding the sale of their medical practices. Most often, today, we hear the complaint that doctors do not feel they can sell a practice for any significant value. They generally do not feel the practice is "worth anything," especially if they do not have younger partners to buy them out.

Systemic retinoids can be used to help transplant patients, long-term phototherapy patients, and patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma fight skin cancer. Systemic retinoids are also used in psoriasis patients with long-term exposure to phototherapy.