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- New Survey: Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgeryhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-new_survey_social_media_is_a_major_influence_on_elective_surgery/2459611/Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 752 of the organization's board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there was a 31% increase in req
- Mustela Unveils New Mineral Sunscreen Products for Babieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130215-mustela_unveils_new_mineral_sunscreen_products_for_babies/2459613/Mustela recently introduced a new mineral sunscreen sunscreen line for babies. The Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Lotion and Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen Stick for baby are 100 percent mineral, with naturally derived sunscreen filters titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to ensure t
- Red Alert: Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Social Impact and Warning Signs of Rosaceahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130215-red_alert_rosacea_awareness_month_highlights_social_impact_and_warning_signs_of_rosacea/2459615/According to a new patient survey conducted by the NRS, most rosacea patients feel the negative social impact of their condition regardless of which rosacea subtype they may have. While 61 percent of those with only subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) ro
- Jan Marini Launches New Peel Systemhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130206-jan_marini_launches_new_peel_system/2459619/Jan Marini Skin Research launched the Marini Peel Systems, which combine peels with concentrated retinol, peptides, and antioxidants for individuals seeking more aggressive treatments for issues ranging from sun damage to skin coloration. The systems include the Refine Peel, for skin rejuvenation, t
- Merz Aesthetics Appoints New VPhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130206-merz_aesthetics_appoints_new_vp/2459620/Jim Hartman has been appointed Vice President of Merz Aesthetics, Inc. Business Unit, which includes Xeomin, Radiesse, and Belotero Balance. Prior to joining Merz, Hartman was the Vice President, Global Marketing & Business Development, at Obagi Medical Products, a provider of topical skincare treat
- La Roche-Posay Contributes to The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130203-la_roche-posay_contributes_to_the_mollie_biggane_melanoma_foundation/2459621/As part of their continued efforts towards sun safety education and awareness, La Roche-Posay is partnering with Mollie's Fund for the second year in a row. To honor the life of Mollie Biggane – a college sophomore who tragically passed away from melanoma a
- La Roche-Posay Launches New Pore-Refining Moisturizerhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130201-la_roche-posay_launches_new_pore-refining_moisturizer/2459623/La Roche-Posay's launched the Effaclar MAT Daily Mattifying + Pore-Refining Moisturizer, a formula that contains a unique combination of ingredients that neutralizes shine for lastingly matte, clear, and balanced skin with tightened pores, according to the company. The product is designed for patien
- AADA Applauds Proposed Legislation to Repeal Medicare's IPABhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130130-aada_applauds_proposed_legislation_to_repeal_medicares_ipab/2459624/The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) issued a statement applauding the introduction of the Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act, legislation that would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The AADA argues that the IPAB
- Melanoma Rates Up as Overall US Cancer Incidence Fallshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-melanoma_rates_up_as_overall_us_cancer_incidence_falls/2459629/While incidence rates are declining for most cancer sites, they are increasing among both men and women for melanoma of the skin and cancers of the liver, thyroid, and pancreas. Overall cancer incidence rates decreased slightly in males (by 0.6% per year) and were stable in females in the most recen
- Study: Most Skin-Cancer Apps Unreliablehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130123-study_most_skin-cancer_apps_unreliable/2459630/The University of Pittsburgh studied four smartphone apps that evaluate melanoma by analyzing images submitted by the users. One app works by having a board-certified dermatologist look at the photos, while the other three apps analyze the images by computer algorithm. The best-performing of the com