Dermatology News: 2007.11

• 2007.11(10) Obesity and Low-Grade Inflammation among Young Finnish Men with Early-Onset Alopecia
  Previous investigations have revealed an association of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), especially in younger subjects with severe early-onset AGA, with ischemic heart disease...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(9) PsoReg - The Swedish Registry for Systemic Psoriasis Treatment The Registry's Design and Objectives
  With the introduction of new systemic drugs for the management of psoriasis, we felt an obligation in Sweden to establish a trusted tool to monitor their use. We formed PsoReg to create a solid, long-term database in order to analyze safety and effectiveness of different systemic psoriasis treatment regimens...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(8) Mohs Micrographic Surgery in the Treatment of Rare Aggressive Cutaneous Tumors: The Geisinger Experience
  Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) offers high cure rates and maximum tissue preservation in the treatment of more common cutaneous malignancies, but its effectiveness in rare aggressive tumors is poorly defined...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(7) Topical Imiquimod as an Adjuvant to Laser Removal of Mature Tattoos in an Animal Model
  Lasers are a commonly employed method of tattoo removal; however, numerous treatments are often needed and laser treatment may fail to eliminate the tattoo completely. It has been shown in animal studies that topical application of imiquimod cream, alone, fades tattoos...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(6) The Use of Fractional Laser Photothermolysis for the Treatment of Atrophic Scars
  Patients with atrophic scars commonly seek treatment for their removal but are often concerned about the prolonged recovery, short-lived results, and/or ineffectiveness of available therapies...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(5) Fractional Resurfacing for the Treatment of Hypopigmented Scars: A Pilot Study
  Treatments for hypopigmented scars have shown limited efficacy and variable safety profiles...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(4) Autologous Cultured Fibroblast Injection for Facial Contour Deformities: A Prospective, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Clinical Trial
  Previous data indicate that injections of autologous fibroblasts increase collagen formation, accompanied by a concomitant increase in thickness and density of dermal collagen...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(3) Optimized Photodynamic Therapy with Systemic Photosensitizer Following Debulking Technique for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
  The thickness and depth of invasion of skin tumors may be limiting factors for topical photosensitizer-based photodynamic therapy (PDT). The use of PDT with systemic photosensitizer needs to be further explored as a modality of treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC)...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(2) Cardiac Complications in Deep Chemical Peels
  Deep chemical peels have been used in dermatology for more than a century. The main indications for this procedure include photoaging, perioral wrinkling, acne scars, and precancerous skin lesions...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.11(1) Selective Electrothermolysis of the Sebaceous Glands: Treatment of Facial Seborrhea
  There are few publications on facial seborrhea treatment. A focused therapy is needed...   |   Read more ...

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