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- Mass Spectrometry Test Helps Distinguish Atypical Moles From Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mass-spectrometry-test-helps-distinguish-atypical-moles-from-melanoma/2458447/Mass spectrometry may aid in the diagnosis of atypical moles, new research suggests. In this study, mass spectrometry, which analyzes the level of proteins within mole cells, correlated better than the gold standard of histologic examination to determine if an atypical mole was benign or
- 23andMe Data Helps ID BCC Risk Geneshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/23andme-data-helps-id-bcc-risk-genes/2458459/New research out of 23andMe and Stanford University School of Medicine pinpoints 31 genetic associations for basal cell carcinoma (BCC), 14 of which are all new. Taken together, these associations are estimated to explain almost 11 percent of the genetic risk for BCC, according to t
- Merz Acquires Aesthetics Medical Device Company ON Light Scienceshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/merz-acquires-aesthetics-medical-device-company-on-light-sciences/2458463/With its newest acquisition of ON Light Sciences, Inc., Merz North America is expanding their reach into the laser-adjacent dermatologic arena. ON Light Sciences, Inc. is a U.S. medical device company developing technologies to en
- Fractional HiFR Helps Fight Signs of Aging on Lower Face/Neckhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/fractional-hifr-helps-fight-signs-of-aging-on-lower-faceneck/2458469/Fractional high intensity focused radiofrequency (HiFR) is safe and effective in the treatment of mild to moderate laxity of the lower face and neck, new research suggests. The study was selected as Editor’s Choice in the July 2016 issue of
- Valeant Dermatology ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program Names Winnershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/valeant-dermatology-aspire-higher-scholarship-program-names-winners/2458472/Valeant Dermatology, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, announced the winners of its ASPIRE HIGHER Scholarship Program. Nine undergraduate and graduate students were selected from a pool of 970 applicants and awarded up to $10,000 each tow
- UofL Dermatology Chief Tapped by ACCMEhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/uofl-dermatology-chief-tapped-by-accme/2458477/Jeffrey P. Callen, MD, chief of the Division of Dermatology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky, has been elected to serve on the Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) of the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
- MRF to UPSTF: Reconsider Supporting Annual Skin Cancer Checkshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/mrf-to-upstf-reconsider-support-for-annual-skin-cancer-checks/2458479/The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is urging the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) to reconsider their recent announcement stating that insufficient data exists to support a recommendation for annual skin canc
- Study: Sleeping It Off Is No Wrinkle Curehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-sleeping-it-off-is-no-wrinkle-cure/2458486/Stomach and side sleeping positions cause wrinkles over time, and the effect is worsened with advancing age, new research suggests. The findings are published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal.<
- Take That, Acne: BPX-01 Topical Gel Delivers Minocycline Precisely to the Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/take-that-acne-bpx-01-topical-gel-delivers-minocycline-precisely-to-the-skin/2458490/BioPharmX Corporation’s novel topical minocycline, BPX-01, may be as effective as its oral counterpart minus the systemic side effects, new research suggests. "These results are promising, that topical minocycline gel delivered as BP
- Summer 2016's Must-Have Accessory: La Roche-Posay's New UV Patch Available Nowhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/summer-2016s-must-have-accessory-la-roche-posays-new-uv-patch-available-now/2458491/La Roche-Posay’s new UV patch monitor and companion app are here. My UV Patch measures UV exposure in real time. The water- and sweat-resistant patch can be used for up to three days during all outdoor activities. It is approximately one square inch and 50 micrometers thick &n