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Vitamin D may increase chance of melanoma survival

October 6, 2009

Leeds, England ? Higher levels of Vitamin D are associated with thinner lesions and a lower rate of relapse in melanoma patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Leo regains U.S. rights from Warner Chilcott for dermatology products

October 6, 2009

International report ? Leo Pharma, Denmark, is paying $1 billion in cash to reacquire U.S. rights held by Warner Chilcott for the company?s psoriasis portfolio and dermatology pipeline, Pharma Times reports.

FDA approves Stelara for treatment of psoriasis

October 6, 2009

Horsham, Pa. ? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the biologic Stelara (ustekinumab, Centocor Ortho Biotech) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, according to a Centocor press release.

Melanoma drug breaks new ground

October 6, 2009

New York ? Scientists are heralding Plexxikon?s experimental melanoma drug as a "breakthrough" after it successfully shrank patients? tumors in a clinical trial, according to onemedplace.com.

Dates, deadlines listed for 2010 exams

October 6, 2009

National report ? The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) has listed the dates for 2010 examinations.

Treating diversity: Patients of color have unique cosmetic concerns

October 1, 2009

New York — Patients of color have a unique set of skin concerns, and those concerns need to be addressed while clinicians are treating patients, according to Andrew Alexis, M.D., M.P.H., a dermatologist at St. Luke?s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

Lasers: What to choose, what to use

October 1, 2009

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.

Tried and true: Properly used, chemical peels provide dependable results

October 1, 2009

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.

Keeping black beautiful: Multiple options available to target age-related cosmetic issues in ethnic skin

October 1, 2009

Los Angeles — The expanding repertoire of cosmetic surgical procedures is providing safe and effective options for addressing aesthetic issues of concern for the aging ethnic face, says Pearl F. Grimes, M.D., director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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