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- Precision Dermatology Names New CEOhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130924-precision_dermatology_names_new_ceo/2459455/Robert J. Moccia has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Precision Dermatology Inc. Mr. Moccia has led the introduction of a number of new strategies for growth since joining the company in January of this year. Mr. Moccia has 30 years of experience in dermatology, having mo
- Leading Scientist Behind SkinCeuticals Dies At 76https://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130712-dr_sheldon_pinnell_the_founding_father_of_topical_antioxidants_leading_scientist_behind_skinceuticals_and_chief_emeritus_of_the_division_of_dermatolog/2459500/Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, an internationally eminent scientist, dermatologist, leading scientist behind L'Oreal-owned SkinCeuticals, and J. Lamar Callaway Professor Emeritus of Dermatology and Chief Emeritus of the Division of Dermatology at Duke University, passed away peacefully in Durham, North Caroli
- Some Patients Apply Sunscreen to Nevi Onlyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20130225-some_patients_apply_sunscreen_to_nevi_only/2459610/An unexpected number of patients with nevi report that they selectively apply sunscreens to moles only, and almost half of them say that a dermatologist told them to do so, according to a new study. (J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. e-pub). Of 1,816 European subjects surveyed (59.3% females, age 14-90
- Eccrine Sweat Glands' Role in Wound Healing Revealedhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20121121-eccrine_sweat_glands_role_in_wound_healing_revealed/2459675/Human eccrine sweat glands store a reservoir of adult stem cells that may be recruited to aid wound healing, a new report suggests. According to University of Michigan researchers behind the study (Am J Pathol. E-pub), sweat glands appear to play a pivotal role in wound healing. For the study, part
- p53R2 Regulates Proliferation and Chemosensitivity in Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/20120918-p53r2_regulates_proliferation_and_chemosensitivity_in_melanoma/2459734/Expression of p53R2 significantly correlates with the depth of invasion and the tumor stage in melanoma, new research shows. (J Dermatol Sci; 68(1):19-24) Furthermore, use of siRNA targeting p53R2 successfully knocked down p53R2 and significantly inhibited the growth of KHm5 and 6 cells. The degree
- 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
- Chicago Dermatologist Dr. Amy S. Paller Wins American Skin Association’s David Martin Carter Mentor Awardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/chicago-dermatologist-dr-amy-s-paller-wins-american-skin-associations-david-martin-carter-mentor-award/2460802/Amy S. Paller, MD of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago received the American Skin Association's David Martin Carter Mentor Award. For more than three decades, ASA's David Martin Carter Mentor Award has honored members of th