October 1, 2009
By:John Jesitus
National report — Since no laser or light source meets every patient's needs, experts say it's crucial to choose technologies that will provide the maximum utility in a given practice setting.  |
October 1, 2009
By:Cheryl Guttman
Sewickley, Pa. — Chemical peels can be used safely and effectively for a broad range of indications and in patients of all skin types, but achieving success depends on proper skin preparation and matching the peel depth to the indication, says Suzan Obagi, M.D., director of the UPMC Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Health Center, Sewickley, Pa., and assistant professor of dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh. |
October 1, 2009
By:Ilya Petrou, M.D.
A combination of three potent antioxidants proves to be very efficient in the treatment of wrinkles and other signs of aging and photoaging.
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October 1, 2009
By:Ilya Petrou, M.D.
A recent study showed that individuals with darker skin appear to have greater chronic subclinical inflammation in the stratum corneum, compared to those with lighter skin.
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October 1, 2009
By:Cheryl Guttman
Soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers is not without risk, but these events are usually treatable when they occur.
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October 1, 2009
By:Ilya Petrou, M.D.
Novel therapy appears to be a promising tool for hair growth promotion, an expert says.
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September 9, 2009
By:Ilya Petrou, M.D.
New York — Cosmetic patients today have a multitude of cosmeceuticals from which to choose, and each product claims to raise the bar in its effectiveness in skin rejuvenation. Many of these products do have some degree of effectiveness, and yet others may be the cause of hardship in terms of eliciting an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis in the unfortunate user. According to one expert, physicians need to scrutinize the ingredients of these cosmeceuticals and carefully pick and choose among the vast array of products for the benefit of their patients. |
 | September 4, 2009
By:Lisette Hilton
San Antonio, Texas — Air Force Maj. Chad Hivnor, M.D., sees wounded soldiers with all types of serious scars — many with 50 percent to 70 percent of their body surface area covered with burns and grafts, he says. |
September 1, 2009
By:Ilya Petrou, M.D.
A new noninvasive skin rejuvenation modality shows great promise in achieving thicker, smoother, more elastic skin.
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