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- International Cosmetic Surgery Patients Report Higher Seroma and Antibiotic Usehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/international-cosmetic-surgery-patients-report-higher-seroma-and-antibiotic-use/2463111/International cosmetic surgery was associated with higher rates of antibiotic use and seroma formation, according to results from a new analysis. Researchers for the retrospective cross-sectional study examined complications in patients who traveled either abroad or within the United States for…
- Analysis: Scar Reduction Seen with Fractional CO2 and 5-FU Laser Treatmentshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/analysis-scar-reduction-seen-fractional-co2-and-5-fu-laser-treatments/2463110/Results from a new meta-analysis suggest that fractional carbon dioxide (FCO2) plus 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) laser therapy was effective in treating hypertrophic and keloid scars. Researchers for the analysis included data from 18 studies (N = 550). The team comprehensively searched databases for rele…
- Survey Shows Variability in Hyaluronidase Use Among Practitionershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-shows-variability-hyaluronidase-use-among-practitioners/2463109/New research suggests there are inconsistencies in the use of hyaluronidase (HYAL) for the treatment of adverse events with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, suggesting a need for standardized guidelines. "With the growing popularity and administration of HA fillers, there is likely to be a concomitant…
- Study: Frequent Dermatologist Visits Boost Melanoma Survival Rateshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-frequent-dermatologist-visits-boost-melanoma-survival-rates/2463097/New research suggests that patients with melanoma who engage in more frequent visits to the dermatologist show higher rates of survival. "Guidelines recommend that patients with melanoma undergo dermatologic examination at least annually," the authors wrote in the Journal of the American Academy of…
- Pilot Study Supports Once-Daily Isotretinoin for Acne Treatmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/pilot-study-supports-once-daily-isotretinoin-acne-treatment/2463088/Micronized isotretinoin administered once per day without food was effective and well-tolerated for the treatment of severe nodular acne, new study results indicate. Researchers for the pilot study focused on and evaluated a regimen of once-daily micronized isotretinoin (0.4 to 0.8 mg/kg/day) witho…
- Dr. Jeanine Downie Discusses Fake Botox in TV Segmenthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dr-jeanine-downie-discusses-fake-botox-tv-segment/2463070/If public awareness is the key to combatting the counterfeit Botox problem that has been popping up around the country recently, then Jeanine B. Downie, MD, FAAD, took a big step May 13. Dr. Downie, an Editorial Board member for Practical Dermatology's sister publication Modern Aesthetics, joined a…
- Study: Apremilast Efficacy Shows Efficacy in Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-apremilast-efficacy-shows-efficacy-psoriasis/2463053/Results from a recent analysis suggest promise for apremilast, which showed efficacy in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Authors publishing in Acta Dermato-Venereologica focused on the impact on skin lesions, pruritus, and serum cytokine levels. The researchers accompli…
- Consensus Statement Raises Awareness of CTCLhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/consensus-statement-raises-awareness-ctcl/2463052/Kyowa Kirin, Inc. announced the publication of a patient-focused global consensus statement developed in collaboration with patient advocacy groups, calling on all healthcare authorities, hospitals, and clinicians to undertake 12 specific actions to enhance awareness, diagnosis, care, and support f…
- Merck Discontinues Testing of Experimental Skin Cancer Combo Therapyhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/merck-discontinues-testing-experimental-skin-cancer-combo-therapy/2463022/Merck has announced the termination of the vibostolimab and pembrolizumab coformulation arm in the Phase 3 KeyVibe-010 trial, according to a news release from the company. The trial assessed the combination therapy's efficacy compared to KEYTRUDA alone as adjuvant treatment for patients with resect…
- Novel Species and Drug Resistance Found in Skin Infectionshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/novel-species-and-drug-resistance-found-skin-infections/2463021/A recent study highlighted growing concerns within the dermatological community regarding an increase in treatment-resistant fungal strains. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio focused their investigation on dermatophytes, a group of fungi responsible for d…