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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
- 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