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Actinic keratoses have intermittent expression

Jun 1, 2009

Montreal ? Actinic keratoses (AKs) present with intermittent expression, even in patients with extensive damage, according to an 11-month study presented at the recent Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting.

Share your expertise with your colleagues!

Jun 1, 2009

Do you have a specific clinical pearl that you'd like to share with your colleagues? Dermatology Times wants to hear from you!

Scientists ID molecules responsible for melanoma spread

Jun 1, 2009

International report ? Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have discovered that a superfamily of molecules causes the progression and spread of melanoma. The study results are published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Molecule in skin linked to eczema, asthma

Jun 1, 2009

St. Louis ? A substance occurring from eczema-damaged skin may trigger asthma in children, according to a study published in PLoS Biology.

AARS announces Acne Awareness Month

Jun 1, 2009

Hampton, N.H. ? The American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) has designated June 2009 as National Acne Awareness Month. The society hopes to educate healthcare providers about the treatment of acne through a series of live Webinars, according to a press release.

AARS offers CME acne Webinar

May 5, 2009

National report ? The American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) is offering a CME Webinar for dermatologists nationwide this June in conjunction with the first annual National Acne Awareness Month, according to a Society press release.

Latisse summit introduces physicians to eyelash-growing product

May 5, 2009

National report ? Allergan has officially launched its eyelash-growing product Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03 percent) to doctors who may be interested in prescribing it, according to Ophthalmology Times.

FDA approves Dysport for cosmetic, therapeutic uses

May 5, 2009

International report ? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Biologics License Application for Dysport (botulinum toxin type A, Medicis, Ipsen) for the treatment of both cervical dystonia in adults and to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65, Globe Newswire reports.

FDA: Botox must carry strong risk warning

May 5, 2009

Washington ? Botox (botulinum toxin type A, Allergan) and similar products must carry a strong warning about the risk of severe complications if the toxin spreads in the body, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies
September 10 - September 12
2009 CalDerm Annual Meeting
September 11 - September 13
2009 CalDerm Annual Meeting
September 11 - September 13
Cleveland Clinic’s 37th Annual Dermatopathology Self-Assessment Workshop
September 12
WALA Laser — 2009 Universal Conference and Exhibitions with Anti-aging & Aesthetic Symposium
October 19 - October 21

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