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- Skin Tightening Induced by Fractional CO2 Laserhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120918-skin_tightening_induced_by_fractional_co2_laser/2459735/Variations in mechanical properties of treated skin confirm skin tightening after CO2 fractional resurfacing laser treatment. (J Cosmet Dermatol; 11(3):201-6) Researchers measured dermal elasticity using suction applied with an in vivo skin elasticity meter (Cutometer). Significant improvement was s
- Alcohol May Influence Skin Cancer Riskhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-alcohol_may_influence_skin_cancer_risk/2459766/Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have some influence on risk for developing BCC but not SCC. (J Invest Dermatol. E-pub) Consumption of wine and spirits, specifically, appears to increase BCC risk, while beer consumption does not. Results come from an analysis of data on 54,766 people e
- Data Support Vismodegib for Metastatic, Locally Advanced BCChttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120613-data_support_vismodegib_for_metastatic_locally-advanced_bcc/2459783/New data demonstrate the anti-tumor activity of vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) 150mg daily in metastatic and locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC). (N Engl J Med; 366:2171-2179) The study found that the independently assessed response rate was 30 percent in patients with metastatic BCC (n=33
- Xeomin Injunction Stands; Another Hearing Scheduled for Tomorrowhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120312-xeomin_injunction_stands_another_hearing_scheduled_for_tomorrow/2459848/Handing down his order as promised on Friday, US District Court Judge Andrew J. Guilford imposed a 10-month injunction barring Merz from selling or soliciting purchases of Xeomin®, in the US facial aesthetics market for 10 months. However, Judge Gui
- Low Cancer Risk Associated with UVA Nail Lampshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120720-low_cancer_risk_associated_with_uva_nail_lamps/2459767/UVA lamps used for curing gel nails pose a very low risk for development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the dorsum of hands, new research suggests. (Br J Dermatol, E-pub). In fact, researchers say that only one woman in tens of thousands using UVA lamps over a number of years will develop SCC a
- Dr. James Del Rosso Presents 'Medicine Chest' at Fall Clinicalhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-james-del-rossos-presents-medicine-chest-at-fall-clinical/2484096/A curated overview of skincare fundamentals, treatment pearls, and emerging data across acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and more was on display as James Q. Del Rosso, DO, presented “What’s New in the Medicine Chest” at the 2025 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference
- JAK Inhibition, Durable Repigmentation Strategies Among Vitiligo Advanceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/jak-inhibition-durable-repigmentation-strategies-among-vitiligo-advances/2484093/Vitiligo has entered a new era of treatment innovation, according to Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD, who presented “Vitiligo Spotlight: A Closer Look at JAK Inhibitors” at the 2025 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference. Dr. Desai characterized the current moment as a “Renaissance period” in vitilig
- Analysis: IL-17, JAK Inhibitors May Carry Elevated Risk for TBhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-il-17-jak-inhibitors-may-carry-elevated-risk-for-tb/2483387/A large population-based analysis using data from TriNetX suggests a elevated risk of active tuberculosis (TB) in patients treated with systemic immunosuppressive therapies (including IL-17, IL-23, IL-12/23, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors), cyclosporine, and tumor ne
- JAK Inhibitors Linked to Lower Adjunctive Therapy Use Than Dupilumab in ADhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/jak-inhibitors-linked-to-lower-adjunctive-therapy-use-than-dupilumab-in-ad/2483122/Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) treated with oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors used fewer adjunctive therapies over the long term compared to those receiving dupilumab, according to a retrospective study published ahead of print in
- Dr. Ted Rosen on JAK Inhibitors for Refractory Granulomatous and Autoimmune Dermatoseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Dr-Ted-Rosen-JAK-Inhibitors-Refractory-Granulomatous-Autoimmune-Dermatoses/2476038/The role of JAK inhibitors in diseases characterized by chronic macrophage–T-cell interactions continues to grow, Theodore Rosen, MD, said at the DEF Essential Resource Meeting 2025 (DERM2025). The discussion focused on granuloma annulare (GA), sarcoidosis, lichen planus (LP), and lupus erythemat