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Maui, Hawaii - Rosacea patients and the dermatologists who treat them should be especially mindful of the ingredients found in topical products because they may be a source of significant cutaneous reactions, S. Manjula Jegasothy, M.D., said at the 25th annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar.

Lubbock, Texas - Results of a retrospective study evaluating recurrence rates following successful griseofulvin treatment for tinea capitis confirm what most dermatologists knew from their clinical experience - that the dose of griseofulvin used to treat this fungal infection should be at least 20 mg/kg/day.

Washington - In patients with severe toenail onychomycosis, combination topical and systemic antifungal therapy - consisting of locally applied amorolfine 5 percent nail lacquer plus oral terbinafine or itraconazole - improves response rates and is more cost-effective compared with oral treatment alone, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dear Editor: I am writing to express my concerns and disappointment about Dr. Norman Levine's editorial comments published in the March issue of Dermatology Times ("The elephant in our living room: What is happening to dermatology?"). As co-chairman of the section on communications for the American Academy of Dermatology, no one is more acutely aware of the changing trends in dermatology than I am. Each time we consider implementing a new communications program for the academy, we must consider the interest of the entire membership. This, of course, has become increasingly difficult over the years due to the fact that our specialty now encompasses medically, surgically, and cosmetically oriented dermatologists.

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the front-page article in your February 2001 issue ("AAD upholds decision to invalidate election"), which reports on the decision of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) board of directors to set aside the results of the election for the position of president-elect for 2001.

Washington - Efforts to regulate office-based surgery and require surgeons who perform cosmetic surgery to have additional credentials will require dermatologists across the country to carefully monitor state legislatures and medical boards, several speakers said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Miami - Officials of the American Academy of Dermatology, underoath here in a U.S. District Court, shed light into the mindset of the boardthat voted to invalidate the president-elect victory of Sorrel S. Resnik,M.D., in November.

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Dallas - Acting quickly to help patients in need of advanced cardiaclife support is of the most importance, stressed Marc E. Boddicker, M.D.,during the annual joint meeting of the American Society for DermatologicSurgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and CutaneousOncology.

San Francisco - The Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) is teaming up with Al Roker to educate and inform the public with a television program called "America’s Ethnic Skin: An Al Roker Special". The program airs on NBC May 24, PRNewswire reports.

San Francisco - Inexpensive earrings, those less than $50, are more likely to contain nickel, a common cause of dermatitis, according to a report published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Las Vegas - Skinvisible, a research and development company focused on dermatology products, has signed a licensing agreement with Embil Pharmaceutical Co. for the right to develop and market two acne products, Earthtimes.org reports.

Miami - Outside workers, who face the greatest risk of developing skin cancer from sun exposure, are the least likely to get skin exams, according to a report.

Berkeley, Calif. - Vivicare, a direct-to-patient education company, is teaming up with Graceway Pharmaceuticals to provide product marketing services for Aldara (Imiquimod), PharmaLive reports.

Dermatologists helped to launch and volunteer at Camp Wonder, an annual week-long camp for children with severe skin disease.

Coral Gables, Fla. - Stiefel Laboratories announces the acquisition of ABR Invent and ABR Development, developers of the dermal filler Atlean, PRNewswire reports.

Skillman, N.J. - The Skin Cancer Foundation’s "Road to Healthy Skin Tour", sponsored by Aveeno and Rite Aid, will offer free full-body skin cancer screenings across the United States, according to a press release.

London, England - Male-pattern hair loss can possibly be attributed to air pollution and smoking, according to a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

New York - Alefacept, a drug that reduces the activity of certain immune cells, effectively treats scalp psoriasis, Reuters Health reports.

Manchester, England - A new study suggests consumption of tomato paste may boost the skin’s protection against ultraviolet rays, which can cause premature aging and skin cancer, HealthDay News reports.

San Francisco - The Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) recently awarded Lynchburg, Va.-based dermatologist Janet G. Hickman with the Rose Hirschler award, PRNewswire reports.

National report - A leading scientist warns against a new class of anti-aging ingredients that have shown to cause cancer in lab studies.

National report - A new study suggests women's risk for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma increases if she lives in an area with high UV radiation, HealthDay News reports.

Baltimore - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed the revocation of a rule that has allowed doctors sending Medicare prescriptions from their computers to use computer-generated faxes rather than digital data, news source Govhealthit.com reports.

Baltimore - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed the revocation of a rule that has allowed doctors sending Medicare prescriptions from their computers to use computer-generated faxes rather than digital data, news source Govhealthit.com reports.

London - Researchers at King’s College here say they have found that the more moles a person has, the more likely their DNA is to have properties that combat aging, BBC News reports.

Lyon, France - Researchers at L’Oréal laboratories here have developed a lab-grown skin that could soon be used to replace animals in the testing of chemicals, The Scotsman reports.

Victoria, Australia - Improperly administered polylactic acid injections to treat periorbital wrinkles may result in the formation of persistent nodules around the eyes, HealthDay News reports.

International report - Women who drink spearmint tea twice a day for five days can reduce levels of androgens that can cause hirsutism, a recent article in Phytotherapy Research states.