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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
- Study: JAK Inhibitor–Excimer Laser Combination Improves Repigmentation in Pediatric Vitiligohttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/jak-inhibitorexcimer-laser-combination-improves-repigmentation-in-pediatric-vitiligo-trial/2487301/Children with progressive vitiligo treated with an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor combined with 308-nm excimer laser therapy experienced significantly greater repigmentation than those treated with topical tacrolimus and excimer laser therapy, according to
- Analysis: Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis Doubled in Japan Over 40 Yearshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-pediatric-allergic-rhinitis-doubled-in-japan-over-40-years/2487238/A 40-year epidemiologic analysis published in the World Allergy Organization Journal showed an increases in allergic rhinitis (AR), allergic conjunctivitis (AC), and Japanese cedar pollinosis (JCP) among school-aged children in western Japan, while rates of atopic dermatitis (AD) and bro
- Ultrasound Detects Subclinical Joint and Nail Changes in Pediatric Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ultrasound-detects-subclinical-joint-and-nail-changes-in-pediatric-psoriasis/2487206/Musculoskeletal ultrasound may help identify early inflammatory changes in children with psoriasis before the onset of clinically apparent arthritis, according to findings from a pilot study evaluating joint, entheseal, and nail abnormalities in pediatric patients.
- Dr. James Del Rosso Presents ‘Medicine Chest’ at Winter Clinical 2026https://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-james-del-rosso-presents-medicine-chest-at-winter-clinical-2026/2485373/James Q. Del Rosso, DO, delivered his annual “What’s New in the Medicine Chest” update at the 2026 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference, covering new therapies, novel data, and practice-changing pearls spanning from molluscum and hyperhidrosis to vitiligo, lichen planus, and even mastocytosis.<
- 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