Archive for September, 2011
Newer approaches in topical combination therapy for acne.
By UdeZumsteg543 at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
Authors: Fu LW, Vender RB Abstract Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory cutaneous disease involving the pilosebaceous unit. Its pathophysiology is multifactorial and complex, including obstruction of the pilosebaceous unit due to increased sebum production, abnormal keratinization, proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes (P.
Read More >>Non-hormonal Systemic Medications and Dry Eye.
By admin at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
Authors: Wong J, Lan W, Ong LM, Tong L Abstract ABSTRACT Many drugs used for chronic illnesses can contribute to dry eye syndrome, and elderly patients who have dry eye may concurrently be on systemic medications that worsen the condition. Such medications include anticholinergic drugs, eg, antidepressant, antipsychotic, anti-Parkinson’s disease, and antihistamine drugs.
Read More >>Functional Improvement After Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment of a Scar Contracture
By MisterX28872 at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
Since first reported in 2004 [], fractional laser therapy has been used for a range of skin indications, including photoaging, dyschromia, melasma, actinic keratoses, and acne scarring [].
Read More >>Sapho syndrome: report of a case
By MisterX28872 at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
The SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic disease that envolves a group of disorders with osteoarticular and dermatologic manifestations associated. The term SAPHO is related to its main findings: synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis
Read More >>Estradiol valerate/dienogest: a novel oral contraceptive.
By admin at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
CONCLUSIONS: Estradiol valerate/dienogest is an effective oral contraceptive. Because it has more stringent start times and requires a longer duration of backup contraception and stricter adherence, estradiol valerate/dienogest should be reserved for patients who are intolerant of other combination oral contraceptives. PMID: 21917554 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy)
Read More >>Commentary on Treatment of Acne Scars in Asian Patients using a 2,790�nm Fractional Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet Laser
By admin at 30 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
The author has no conflicts to disclose.
Read More >>NEUTROGENA OIL FREE ACNE STRESS CONTROL NIGHT CLEANSING PADS (Salicylic Acid) Cloth [Neutrogena Corporation]
By MisterX28872 at 29 September, 2011, 9:00 pm
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Read More >>Prevalence of skin lesions and need for treatment in a cohort of 90 880 workers
By admin at 28 September, 2011, 8:43 pm
Conclusions  Dermatological lesions and diseases requiring clarification are frequent and indicate a high demand for treatment in the adult population. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
Read More >>Acne update, forever21 and sephora mini haul
By admin at 28 September, 2011, 2:01 pm
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Sanofi strikes acne-vaccine R&D deal
By admin at 27 September, 2011, 8:00 pm
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Paris-based drug firm Sanofi, will collaborate with the University of California, San Diego, to develop an investigational vaccine for acne. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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