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- 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
- From ASLMS 2025: Dr. Joel Cohen Highlights New Fractional Laser Techniques, Including Laser-enabled Tissue Coringhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/from-aslms-dr-joel-cohen-highlights-new-fractional-laser-techniques-for-scars-at-aslms/2474327/During a fractional laser section of the recent program of the 2025 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Meeting in Orlando, board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and laser expert Joel L. Cohen, MD, FAAD, FACMS, presented clinical insights into fractional laser us
- Journey Medical's Claude Maraoui to Speak in 'Fireside Chat' at ROTH Conferencehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/Journey-Medicals-Claude-Maraoui-Speak-Fireside-Chat-ROTH-Conference/2471608/Journey Medical Corporation president and CEO Claude Maraoui will participate in a “fireside chat” Tuesday, March 18, at the 37th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, California, the company announced. Maraoui’s session will be held at 12:30 p.m. PT, and a webcast will be available for ap
- JAK Inhibitors, Low-Dose Naltrexone Touted as New Options for Nail Lichen Planushttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/JAK-Inhibitors-Low-Dose-Naltrexone-Touted-New-Options-Nail-Lichen-Planus/2471532/JAK inhibitors and low-dose naltrexone appear to be two game-changing options for treatment of nail lichen planus, Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, FAAD, said at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Lipner noted the activity of the JAK pathway in lic
- JAK Inhibitors' Applications Continue to Expandhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/JAK-Inhibitors-Applications-Continue-Expand/2471523/While JAK inhibitors have become widely popular for several common skin diseases, their potential for other indications remains vast, and Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPA, MPH, FAAD, highlighted some of these in “JAK Inhibitors for Lupus, Dermatomyositis, and SAVI” at the 2025 American Academy of Derma