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First-in-class device for facial wrinkles, tightening hits the market
“In my experience it especially helps with jawline definition, the lower medial cheek excess skin, and accordion lines in that area,” Dr. Mathew...
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Ready or not, hands-free devices are coming
“The next generation of lasers and energy devices are going to be coming into our offices, so we should think carefully about how to incorporate...
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Novel stepwise method found to benefit patients with severe rhinophyma
“We found that our method has been efficacious but most often, and more importantly, leads to an improvement in the patient’s quality of life,” Dr...
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Combination of energy-based treatments found to improve Becker’s nevi
The study is the largest known case series of therapy combining 1,550-nm nonablative fractional resurfacing for patients with Becker’s nevus with...
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How do patients with chronic urticaria fare during pregnancy?
“Overall, these findings suggest that patients should continue their treatments using an individualized dose to provide optimal symptom control,”...
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Blindness from PRP injections a rare but potentially devastating side effect
“We should take the same precautions when injecting PRP on the face as we do when injecting fillers,” Dr. Sean Wu advised.
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Liquid injectable silicone safe for acne scarring in dark-skinned patients, study finds
“Among the most impressive findings of our study was the permanence of effectiveness of LIS for acne scarring in patients who had treatment over a...
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‘Low and Slow’ hyperthermic treatment being evaluated for superficial and nodular BCCs
“It’s a gentler process that allows patients an alternative to second intention wounds that occur after electrodessication and curettage or Mohs...
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Noninvasive combination procedure effective for upper arm fat reduction, muscle toning
For the 25 patients who completed their 3-month follow-up visit, analysis of MRI images showed a 25.5% average decrease in fat tissue.
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Expert makes the case for not subtyping patients with rosacea
“The idea now is to take a phenotypic approach to rosacea,” Dr. Julie Harper advises.
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How to handle pesky molluscum contagiosum lesions
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What’s the true role of Demodex mites in the development of papulopustular rosacea?
“Growing knowledge of rosacea’s pathophysiology has established that a consistent multivariate disease process underlies its potential...
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Consider the mnemonic ‘CLEAR’ when counseling acne patients
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Expert calls for thoughtful approach to curbing costs in dermatology
“It’s not just about the cost, it’s about what you’re getting for the amount of money that you’re spending.”