Dermatology News: 2007.13

• 2007.13(10) A comparison of triple combination cream and hydroquinone 4% cream for the treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma
  The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of a triple combination (TC) cream and monotherapy with hydroquinone (HQ) cream in the treatment of moderate to severe facial melasma...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(9) Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
  Glucosamine has been reported to inhibit melanin production in melanocyte culture. It thus has a potential to reduce hyperpigmentation via topical use. Due to stability limitations of glucosamine, we chose to clinically evaluate the stable derivative N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG). Based on in vitro Franz cell testing, NAG is a good skin penetrant...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(8) Treatment of facial reticular veins with dynamically cooled, variable spot-sized 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser
  Facial reticular veins are often seen on the temple and periorbital areas in patients with genetic predisposition or after facial cosmetic surgery...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(7) Treatment of inflammatory facial acne vulgaris: Comparison of the 1450-nm diode laser and conventional physical treatment
  The efficacy of the 1450-nm diode laser in the treatment of inflammatory facial acne was evaluated by comparing it with conventional physical treatment...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(6) Evaluation of the combination of radio frequency, infrared energy and mechanical rollers with suction to improve skin surface irregularities (cellulite) in a limited treatment area
  This IRB-approved (Institutional Review Board) study evaluated the efficacy of a device that combines radio frequency, infrared energy and mechanical rollers/suction (ELOS technology) to reduce skin surface irregularities in a limited treatment zone. Sixteen patients were enrolled and received two treatments per week for 4 consecutive weeks...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(5) Cutaneous effects compared between higher fluence with fewer treatments and lower fluence with more treatments in a combined IR laser/radio frequency system
  A combined infrared (IR) laser/radio frequency (RF) system has recently been reported to create rejuvenation-related cutaneous effects, but was associated with high levels of pain and some complications...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(4) Treatment of active acne with an Er:Glass (1.54 µm) laser: A 2-year follow-up study
  To investigate the effects of the 1.54 µm wavelength on active lesions of the face and of the back at the 2-year follow-up...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(3) Erbium:YAG laser resurfacing in patients with inflamed cystic acne
  Inflammatory cystic acne has been treated by a variety of modalities including antibiotics, topical agents, isotretinoin and chemical peels with variable degrees of success. Erbium:YAG lasers have been used for the treatment of acne scarring and photoaged skin...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(2) Laser complications: Hair removal
  The increasing use of laser and light source-based hair removal techniques has led to not only an increased incidence of reported complications, but also to a better understanding of the cause of such complications...   |   Read more ...



• 2007.13(1) Immune responses following administration of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines to patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving adalimumab.
  This study compared the immunogenicity of influenza and pneumococcal vaccines in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) receiving adalimumab or placebo...   |   Read more ...

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