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Novel platform harnesses 3D laser technology for skin treatments
The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, “so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments,” Dr. Mathew M....
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Applications for laser-assisted drug delivery on the horizon, expert says
“There is no doubt that by drilling tiny little holes or channels with ablative fractional lasers, we enhance drug delivery to the skin,” said...
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What are the risk factors for Mohs surgery–related anxiety?
“Routinely recommending consultations may not be the best approach for improving anxiety outcomes,” the study authors wrote.
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Pandemic caused treatment delay for half of patients with CTCL, study finds
No clinical trials exist to inform maintenance protocols in patients with cutaneous lymphomas.
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DEI advances in dermatology unremarkable to date, studies find
In one of the studies, Black and Latinx trainees were underrepresented in all specialties, but even more so in dermatology.
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Consider radiologic imaging for high-risk cutaneous SCC, expert advises
Surgery may be the mainstay of treatment for resectable SCC, but the emerging role of neoadjuvant therapeutics is changing the way oncologists...
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Applications for nano-pulse stimulation continue to evolve
In published studies, nano-pulse stimulation has been shown to be effective for sebaceous hyperplasia and warts.
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Laser and light devices for acne treatment continue to advance
“Are all 1,726-nm lasers made equal? That is a question that we have to keep in our mind,” Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto said.
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Laser pioneer reflects on the future of robots in dermatology
A Mohs surgery robot with image-guided laser ablation would “launch a sea change in the whole field of surgical oncology,” Dr. R. Rox Anderson...
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Study finds high rate of psychiatric burden in cosmetic dermatology patients
The results underscore the importance of consultation visits with cosmetic patients, Dr. Patricia Richey said, including obtaining a full...
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What does it take for men to embrace cosmetic treatments?
“Millennials are interested in how they look and how to keep their aesthetic the best it can possibly be,” so there may be “a generational aspect...
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How do patients perceive aesthetic providers on social media?
The three most common social media platforms used were Facebook (70%), Instagram (65%), and YouTube (63%).
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Understanding of capillary malformation characteristics continue to evolve
Genetic variants are found within capillary malformations, and they tend to be associated with three major pathways.
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Combining treatment options for scar revision often a useful approach
Mounting evidence suggests that the sooner you start treating scars after they form, the better.
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Study addresses whether cosmetic treatments make patients happier
“We set out to assess: Are patients who seek cosmetic procedures happy at baseline? And, do cosmetic procedures make us happier or more satisfied...