Posted on May 31, 2009
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. — Fractional laser resurfacing produced long-term results in a small study of patients treated for acne scarring or photodamage. Fractional deep dermal ablation is a newer modality that produces clinical improvement in photodamaged skin and acne scarring but with reduced downtime and a lower risk of complications, compared with traditional carbon dioxide resurfacing. However, the long-term outcomes of patients treated with fractional resurfacing have not been previously reported, Dr. Arisa Ortiz said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
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Since acne is a chronic disease capable of causing serious psychological and social problems, it warrants early, aggressive treatment and prolonged maintenance therapy, according to updated treatment guidelines. (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
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Posted on May 31, 2009
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This article explains how to assess the returning traveller with skin disease. It describes the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of some common tropical skin diseases. (Source: Medicine)
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Hampton, N.H. ? The American Acne & Rosacea Society (AARS) has designated June 2009 as
National Acne Awareness Month. The society hopes to educate healthcare providers about the treatment of acne
through a series of live Webinars, according to a press release. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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Conclusions We conclude that the accumulation of a certain amount of LPO in the content of comedones may play an important role in the progression of comedogenesis and the excessive accumulation of LPO may be involved in inflammatory changes in comedones. (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology)
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