Archive for July, 2009
A mechanism-based classification of dermatologic reactions to biologic agents used in the treatment of cutaneous disease: Part 1.
By admin at 31 July, 2009, 3:00 pm
Authors: Bremmer M, Deng A, Gaspari AA Biologic therapies are an efficacious new method of controlling a number of chronic conditions. Data regarding these medications continues to emerge, giving clinicians a greater understanding of their side effects profiles.
Read More >>Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
By admin at 31 July, 2009, 3:53 am
Abstract: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder of adrenal steroid biosynthesis affecting 1/10,000 to 1/15,000 live births. The most common form is 21-hydroxylase deficiency due to mutations in the CYP21A2 gene
Read More >>Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne
By admin at 30 July, 2009, 8:29 am
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Acne (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Read More >>Acne fulminans following measles infection
By admin at 29 July, 2009, 3:00 pm
(Source: The Journal of Dermatology)
Read More >>NanoBio to Announce Key Preclinical Data on Nanoemulsions for the Treatment of Acne at American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting
By admin at 29 July, 2009, 11:50 am
Data confirm bactericidal activity of NB-003 against P. acnes, suggest promise of nanoemulsions in topical acne therapy
Read More >>Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa): early inflammatory events at terminal follicles and at interfollicular epidermis*
By admin at 28 July, 2009, 3:00 pm
Please cite this paper as: Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa): early inflammatory events at terminal follicles and at interfollicular epidermis. Experimental Dermatology 2009.Abstract: Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) is a chronic suppurative and scarring inflammatory disease with predilection in the apocrine gland-bearing areas.
Read More >>Comparison of a 1,550 nm Erbium:Glass fractional laser and a chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) method in the treatment of acne scars: A…
By admin at 27 July, 2009, 3:00 pm
Acne scarring is a common complication of acne but no effective single treatment modality has been developed. To compare the efficacy of 1,550 nm Er:Glass fractional laser and chemical reconstruction of skin scar (CROSS) method in the treatment of acne scars.A split-face trial was conducted in 20 patients (10 rolling, 10 icepick types) with acne scars
Read More >>Medicis Announces Approval of New Strengths of SOLODYN(R)
By admin at 27 July, 2009, 12:05 pm
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced that the U.S.
Read More >>Clearing Up The Mystery Of Adult Acne
By admin at 23 July, 2009, 10:05 am
Acne is a disease that can affect anyone beyond puberty, and it’s the most prevalent skin condition in the United States, according to The American Academy of Dermatology, with almost 50 percent of adults suffering from some form of acne. (Source: WBZ-TV – Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
Read More >>The EVAPIL® scale, a new tool to assess tolerance of oral contraceptives
By admin at 22 July, 2009, 4:00 pm
Conclusion: The EVAPIL® scale demonstrated interesting psychometric properties to evaluate the tolerability of OCs in OC users.
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