Skin & Allergy News articles from February 2002

Skin & Allergy News archives from February 2002

Machine speeds virus detection. (Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology).
February 1, 2002... LAS V EGAS -- Detecting viruses in tissue and fluid samples has just become better, cheaper, and faster with a system that uses polymerase chain reaction technology, Dr. Thomas F. Smith said at a dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin...

Popularity of laser hair removal causes concern: Dermatologists say patients are being harmed by nonphysician practitioners. (Turf Battle or Patient Protection?).
February 1, 2002... Dermatologists can expect to see more patients presenting with complications from laser hair removal. Many dermatologists report that they are treating patients who have suffered complications due to laser hair removal procedures done at...

FDA approves Etanercept for psoriatic arthritis: Improves cutaneous disease as well. (With or Without Methotrexate).
February 1, 2002... Patients with psoriatic arthritis have a therapeutic agent specifically approved to reduce the signs and symptoms of their active disease, now that the Food and Drug Administration has given the nod to etanercept. Etanercept, a biologic...

Joint disease may be more common than thought in psoriasis patients. (Large Study).
February 1, 2002... MUNICH -- Arthritis maybe more common among psoriasis patients than is generally accepted, Dr. Hugh Zachariae said at the 10th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Prevalence of arthritis in patients with...

B. anthracis develops resistance to both Quinolones and macrolides. (In Vitro Study).
February 1, 2002... CHICAGO -- Doxycycline appears to be superior to ciprofloxacin, or any other quinolone or macrolide, for long-term therapy or prophylaxis against anthrax, Dr. Itzhak Brook reported in a poster presentation at the annual Interscience Conference...

Enthusiasm wanes for lasering hemangiomas. (Lesions Often Grow Back).
February 1, 2002... CANCUN, MEXICO -- Twelve years after the first reports on the use of pulsed dye laser treatment of hemangiomas, much of the initial enthusiasm has died away and it has begun to appear that the approach has limited application, speakers said at...

Flat, Superficial Lesions respond best to laser. (Hemangiomas).
February 1, 2002... CANCUN, MEXICO -- Among hem angiomas treated with a flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser, the best results are obtained when treating flat, superficial lesions on the cheek or around the eye, according to a review of 107 patients treated at...

New agent for photodynamic therapy in BCC. (Temoporphin).(temoporphin for basal cell carcinoma therapy)
February 1, 2002... An early study involving five patients has established optimum parameters for the use of temoporphin in photodynamic therapy of basal cell carcinoma, reported Dr. P. Baas and colleagues at the Net herlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam. ...

Routine Liver biopsy questioned for MTX therapy. (Contrary to Guidelines).(methotrexate therapy)
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- The risk of hepatic fibrosis from low-dose methotrexate therapy is low, Dr. Guruprasad P. Aithal said at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. As a result, Dr. Aithal of the Center for...

Show me the lab report. (Under My Skin).
February 1, 2002... Helga's voice mail message was icy with indignation. "I'm very disappointed, Dr. Rockoff, that I have not received my laboratory report. I am seeing the surgeon next week, and I expect to have the report by Monday" She left the implied...

Memorial for Dr. Harvey Blank. (Opinion).(Obituary)
February 1, 2002... The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami will celebrate its founder and first chairman, Dr. Harvey Blank, who died Oct. 5, 2001, by holding a memorial program and gathering of colleagues, friends, and...

Reclaiming medicine. (Guest Editorial).
February 1, 2002... Maintaining physician commitment is one of the most urgent issues facing medicine today. Unheard of numbers of doctors are abandoning practice for administration or taking early retirement. In a recent study by the Sacramento Medical...

Breast-Feeding ups atopic dermatitis risk by 60%. (British Data).
February 1, 2002... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Contrary to widely held notions, breast-feeding is associated not with a lower risk of atopic dermatitis, but with a 60% greater one, Dr. Clive B. Archer said at an international symposium on atopic dermatitis. In a...

Cetirizine can prevent urticaria in atopic children. (Atopic Dermatitis).
February 1, 2002... Urticaria can be prevented in toddlers with atopic dermatitis with cetirizine at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg twice daily, reported Dr. F. Estelle R. Simons of the University of Manitoba, winnipeg, and colleagues. She studied 817 children...

MMR vaccination associated with eczema risk. (Measles Infection Too).(measles-mumps-rubella vaccine)
February 1, 2002... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Measles-mumpsrubella vaccination is associated with a greater incidence of atopic dermatitis, Dr. Anne B. Oelsen said at an international symposium on atopic dermatitis. Measles infection also is associated with an...

Record Probable etiology of diaper rash diagnosis. (Often First Marker of Skin Conditions).
February 1, 2002... CANCUN, MEXICO -- The diagnosis of diaper dermatitis ought to be hyphenated in the medical record, with some statement of putative etiology, because many common dermatologic conditions first appear in the diaper area, Dr. Samuel Weinberg said...

Bigger diaper often resolves diaper rash. (Friction a Big Culprit).
February 1, 2002... CANCUN, MEXICO -- The first line of defense against diaper dermatitis could be a bigger diaper. A lot has been learned about diaper rash since the days when it was thought ammonia in the urine was the cause, and it is now known that...

Balance medical, surgical treatment of hair loss. (Start Early).
February 1, 2002... CORONADO, CALIF. -- Medical and surgical treatments for androgenic alopecia have improved in recent years, and dermatologists have more to offer patients with male-pattern baldness than ever before, Dr. Paul J. McAndrews reported at the annual...

Start medical rherapy for alopecia early for both men and women. (Results in 3 Months in Women).
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK -- Don't wait until baldness sets in to start medical therapy for hair loss, Dr. Kenneth Washenik advised at a dermatology symposium sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. If you see a guy with thinning hair who is sitting...

Adding Tretinoin to minoxidil may help keep hair loss at bay. (Case Reports).
February 1, 2002... PHOENIX, ARIZ. -- Tretinoin has been overlooked in the treatment of hair loss, and combining it with minoxidil may produce better results, Dr. Nia Terezakis said at the annual meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association. "This is my...

Antiretroviral therapy boosts condyloma acuminatum risk by 37%. (Protects Against Oral Candidiasis).
February 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO. -- Anti-retroviral therapy is associated with an increased risk of condyloma acuminatum in HIV-infected patients, Dr. Megan E. O'Brien said at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The risk of...

Recurrence is likely in vulvar lichen sclerosus. (Premenarchal Girls).
February 1, 2002... Clobetasol propionate is an effective treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus in premenarchal girls, but the dermatosis commonly recurs, reported Dr. Yolanda R. Smith and Dr. Elisabeth H. Quint of the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann...

Steps for minimizing adverse drug reactions. (Check Interactions on the Web).
February 1, 2002... ATLANTA -- Observing the mnemonic "AVOID Mistakes" and taking four precautionary steps can reduce the risk for drug reactions, Dr. David A. Flockhart reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians-American Society of...

Drug update: New antidepressants--beyond SSRIs.
February 1, 2002... The newest generation of antidepressants gives physicians some novel options for treating depression that go a step beyond the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but like the SSRIs the new antidepressants are not effective in...

Cosmeceutical critique: Stability. (Dermatologic Therapy).
February 1, 2002... Ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids or copper peptide are often the reason why our patients buy cosmeceutical products. However, other properties also impact the efficacy of these products. Dermatologists need to understand these properties...

Tazarotene compares to tretinoin in improving facial photodamage. (Wrinkling, Mottling).
February 1, 2002... Tazarotene cream matches and sometimes exceeds the effectiveness of tretinoin cream in the treatment of facial photodamage, said Dr. Sewon Kang of the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, and colleagues. In this 24-week,...

Once-daily metronidazole clears moderate rosacea. (Better Compliance).
February 1, 2002... Moderate to severe rosacea responds well to once-daily applications of 0.75% metronidazole cream, reports Dr. Mark V Dahl, of the Mayo Medical School in Scottsdale, Ariz., and his associates. The 0.75% preparation proved as effective as...

Topical tacrolimus already used widely off label. (Lichen Planus Application?).
February 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS -- Barely a year after its approval, topical tacrolimus is already getting an off-label workout, according to physicians attending a dermatology seminar sponsored by the Skin Disease Education Foundation. Use of tacrolimus...

Graft-vs.-host disease responds to tacrolimus. (Case Series).
February 1, 2002... Cutaneous graft-vs.-host disease can be treated effectively with tacrolimus ointment, according to a case series reported Dr. Caroline J. Choi and Dr. Paul Nghiem of the Dana' Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. Eighteen patients who...

Angiotensin receptor blockers: A note of caution. (Scleroderma Renal Crisis).
February 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO -- Avoid giving angiotensin receptor blockers to scleroderma patients in renal crisis, Dr. Virginia Steen urged at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Anecdotal experience at her institution suggests...

Starting a skin care line: It's not that simple. (Years to Profit).
February 1, 2002... Dr. Leslie S. Baumann thought an eponymous cosmeceutical line would be a natural addition to her thriving practice at the University of Miami cosmetic dermatology center. But like any good investigator, Dr. Baumann decided to study her...

Alternative medicine use common in atopic patients. (Lower their Expectations).
February 1, 2002... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Physicians who treat atopic dermatitis need to be aware of how desperately patients and their parents want better help and should directly address patients' expectations of a cure, Dr. Robin Graham-Brown said. Surveys...

Antibiotic resistance an issue in acne therapy. (Isotretinoin a Better Choice?).
February 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS - The choice between antibiotics or isotretinoin to treat acne can seem like a choice between Frankenstein's monster and the werewolf. Prolonged courses of antibiotics may contribute to the evolution of bacterial resistance in...

Infantile acne demands early treatment. (Range of Options).
February 1, 2002... Infantile acne can be treated successfully with topical agents, oral antibiotics, and isotretinoin, if necessary, with few side effects and little residual scarring, according to the findings of a retrospective case review of 29 patients seen...

Good cosmetic outcome seen with Metvix, PDT. (Actinic Keratosis).
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- Photodynamic therapy used in conjunction with Metvix cream was superior to photodynamic therapy with placebo for the treatment of actinic keratosis in a multicenter, phase III, doubleblind study. Eighty patients with actinic...

Combination chemotherapy for melanoma. (Two Patients).
February 1, 2002... ZURICH, SWITZERLAND -- Two patients with stage IV choroidal melanoma have been treated successfully with a chemotherapy regimen combining treosulfan and gemcitabine. Both have been stable for more than 10 months, Dr. C. Kuwert said at the...

Correct underlying cause to stop recurrent boils. (Gram Stains, Cultures can be Useful).
February 1, 2002... SANDESTIN, FLA. -- Furuncles caused by low-virulence phage II strains of staphylococcus almost always resolve with excision and drainage, but those caused by high-virulence phage I strains may require systemic treatment. The phage I type...

Topical vs. Systemic therapy for impetigo. (Topical for Single Lesion).
February 1, 2002... SANDESTIN FLA. -- Both topical and systemic antibiotic treatments are appropriate for impetigo, including bullous impetigo and ecthyma, but there are pluses and minuses associated with each type of treatment, Dr. Mark V. Dahl said at a meeting...

Lymphadenitis, fever, and tick bite: Tularemia. (Differential Diagnosis).
February 1, 2002... Tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever," poses several diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas, according to Dr. Stan L. Block. The disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of a patient with unresponsive lymphadenitis,...

Excess neck skin used for full-thickness graft. (Unusual Reconstruction).
February 1, 2002... GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- For the first time, excess skin removed after lipo-suction of the neck has been used as a source of a full-thickness skin graft. The surgery, performed on a 58-year-old woman who was left with a nose defect after removal...

Consider serial notching over midline suturing for platysma bands. (Fewer Complications).
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK -- Serial notching of the platysma bands is a good alternative to face-lifts for some patients, Dr. Ziya Saylan said at a dermatology symposium sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Serial notching can be more effective and...

Otoplasty can be done on an outpatient basis using conscious sedation. (Posterior Approach).
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- Otoplasty in carefully selected patients is well within the realm of dermatologic surgeons, Dr. Deborah Daly said at the joint annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs...

Learn the logic behind effective Sclerotherapy. (Three Fingers).
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK - Sclerotherapy is not just picking up a needle and syringe and going after the leg, Dr. Mitchel P. Goldman said at a dermatology symposium sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Remember, there is some logic behind it,"...

Mohs treats dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. (Lower Recurrence Rate).
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- Mohs surgery is an effective treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Dr. Keyvan Noun said at the joint annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and...

Few complications after Mohs for Nonmelanoma Ca. (Only 1.6% Affected).
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- Complications were exceedingly rare following Mc hs micrographic surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer, according to a recent study of more than 1,300 procedures. Postoperative complications occurred in only 1.6% of the 1,358...

1,320-nm Nd: YAG laser improves acne scars on face. (Moderate Benefit).
February 1, 2002... DALLAS -- Facial acne scarring showed moderate improvement following treatment with a 1,320-nm neodymium:YAG laser in a recent study. Of 10 patients with varying degrees of acne scarring who were treated four times at 3-week intervals, all...

Acne scar support group springs up in Washington. (Patients Seek Advice).
February 1, 2002... An acne scar support group? Yes, there's one in Washington, D.C., but once word gets out, another could spring up in your area. In an era of networks for everything from shopping addiction to alien abduction, a small group gathering to talk...

Nonablative, pulsed dye laser effective on scars and active acne. (Small Study).
February 1, 2002... GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- A nonablative, pulsed dye laser is effective in reducing acne scarring and active acne, according to a report by Dr. Nita Patel at the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Patel of...

Deal with the dissatisfied patient immediately. (Cosmetic Dermatology).
February 1, 2002... GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- Every cosmetic dermatologist will eventually have to deal with dissatisfied patients, and the key to preventing this dissatisfaction from escalating to a malpractice lawsuit is to deal with it immediately and...

Respiratory infections tied to atopic dermatitis. (Large Swedish Study of Young Children).
February 1, 2002... PORTLAND, ORE. -- Children with atopic dermatitis are more prone to respiratory-type illnesses than are their peers without the condition, Dr. Maria Boehme said at an international symposium on atopic dermatitis. Dr. Boehme reported the...

Only endoscopy predicts success of elimination diet. (Atopic Dermatitis).
February 1, 2002... The number of IgE-positive cells found in the duodenal mucosa of children with atopic dermatitis may help determine the value of an elimination diet for improving skin lesions, reported Dr. Carlo Caffarelli of the University of Parma (Italy)...

Contact dermatitis: What's new and notable. (Gold Allergy More Common Than Realized).
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK - Gold is a more common allergen than previously recognized, according to a recent study of more than 4,000 patients, Dr. Steven R. Cohen said at a dermatology symposium sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Cohen,...

Gynecomastia in HIV+ men rarely cancerous. (Exclude Endocrinologic Causes).
February 1, 2002... BETHESDA, MD. -- Breast enlargement among HIV-positive men taking highly active antiretroviral therapy rarely signals malignant disease, Dr. David M. Aboulafia said at an international conference on AIDS malignancy sponsored by the National...

Long-term metformin benefits lipodystrophy. (Problem in HIV Patients).
February 1, 2002... DENVER -- Long-term use of metformin provides sustained clinical benefits in patients with HIV lipodystrophy, Dr. Colleen Hadigan reported at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society. HIV lipodystrophy is an extremely common cluster of...

Culture is important to treatment of Tinea Capitis. (Treat Even Mild Cases).
February 1, 2002... SAN ANTONIO -- Fungal infections of the scalp are underdiagnosed by primary care physicians, warned Dr. William Weston. Trichophyton tonsurans, the fungus that causes 95% of today's cases of tinea capitis, is unlikely to produce a typical...

Lupus Care Guide.("The Many Shades of Lupus: Information for Multicultural Communities")
February 1, 2002... "The Many Shades of Lupus: Information for Multicultural Communities" was written for people from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds who have lupus or are at risk for developing it. The booklet includes hints about ways to control a...

Tinea capitis is widespread and costly. (Racial Disparity).
February 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO -- Tinea capitis accounts for up to 1.4 million physician office visits annually in the United States, Dr. Anil A. Panackal reported at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. This superficial scalp...

Lupus panniculitis may not really be lupus at all. (Only 9% had Systemic Lupus).
February 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS - Lupus panniculitis often does not present with discoid lupus plaques over the areas of involvement and is less likely to be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus than has been previously thought, Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed said at a...

Troublesome oral lesions may point to systemic lupus. (Two Case Studies).
February 1, 2002... Consider systemic lupus erythematosus when patients present with oral lesions, suggested Dr. C.H. Orteu and colleagues from the Royal London Hospital. The investigators described two cases in which oral lesions were initially misdiagnosed...

Enlist hair stylists in stopping traction alopecia. (African American Styling).
February 1, 2002... CHICAGO -- Understanding the grooming and styling practices of black women will aid in the treatment of those with traction alopecia or central centrifugal alopecia, according to speakers at an international symposium sponsored by the L'Oreal...

Spectrophotometer provides objective measurement of skin color. (Fitzpatrick not Adequate).
February 1, 2002... CHICAGO -- The Mexameter MX 16 spectrophotometer provides a more accurate classification of skin color than the Fitzpatrick skin-typing system, Dr. Pavan Nootheti said at an international symposium sponsored by the L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic...

Urge regular skin exams for blacks. (Melanoma).
February 1, 2002... CHICAGO -- Despite the rarity of melanoma in blacks, patients and physicians need to be more vigilant about performing regular skin checks in this population, Dr. Katina M. Byrd said at an international symposium sponsored by the L'Oreal...

Is early androgenic alopecia tied to heart risk? (Murky Question).
February 1, 2002... MUNCH -- Is early-onset androgenic alopecia a risk factor for premature coronary heart disease? This question has been addressed numerous times in the last half century with conflicting results. But a recent review of the world's published...

Inflammation of the vulva a diagnostic challenge. (Contact Dermatitis, Eczema).
February 1, 2002... PALM BEACH, FLA. -- Chronic inflammation of the vulva may be partly self-induced, but the relentless scratching or rubbing that typically causes it is a normal response to the itching associated with a milder but persistent case of eczema or...

Monoclonal antibody targets infected foot ulcers. (Less Invasive, Faster Diagnosis).
February 1, 2002... TORONTO -- Injecting a labeled monoclonal antibody that targets white blood cells rapidly identified infection related to diabetic foot ulcers, according to the initial findings of an ongoing study. The experimental diagnostic technique...

Beneficiaries pick a card, save money on prescriptions. (Medicare Reform).
February 1, 2002... Pharmaceutical corn panics have answered the call for a Medicare prescription drug benefit by offering discount cards on their products to eligible seniors. Physicians who meet with Novartis or GlaxoSmithKline sales representatives will...

Proper documentation leads to proper payment. (Coding Update).
February 1, 2002... CORONADO, CALIF. -- Dermatologists too frequently undercode their procedures for fear of being audited, Dr. Allan S. Wirtzer said at the annual meeting of the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. In fact, as long as...

St. Paul exits ailing medical malpractice market. (Company Insures 42,000 Physicians).
February 1, 2002... St. Paul Companies' exit from the medical malpractice insurance market dramatically demonstrates the need for federal tort reform legislation, some observers say. The insurance firm's decision will end coverage for 42,000 physicians, 745...

'Medical arms race' thriving among hospitals. (Outpatient Clinics, Expensive Technology).
February 1, 2002... WASHINGTON -- The "medical arms race" is alive and well in America's hospitals, experts said at a conference on health care market trends sponsored by the Center for Studying Health System Change. Despite more mergers and concern about...

Case of the month.(Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
February 1, 2002... BANFF, ALTA. -- Common dermatologic signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include erythema multiforme-like lesions, blisters, and targetoid lesions, as well as erosions of the skin, oral mucosa, conjunctiva, and other mucosal surfaces. This...

Antiwrinkle Gel, moisturizer. (Products).(Eye Perfection Gel)
February 1, 2002... Eye Perfection Gel contains vitamin B and liposomes filled with L-ascorbic acid aimed at minimizing surface lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage. Photosome Daily Protectant, an oil-free daily moisturizer that contains Parsol 1789, vitamin A,...

Protective surgical gear. (Products).(Eye Shieldz from DeRoyal)
February 1, 2002... Eye Shieldz, part of a line of six new surgical protective products, come with replacement antifog lenses. The other products include the face shield, which ensures excellent fluid protection, and the solid side shield, which can clip onto...

Allergy relief. (Products).(Zyrtec-D 12 Hour)
February 1, 2002... Zyrtec-D 12 Hour (cetirizine HCl/pseudoephedrine HCl), an antihistamine with decongestant, has been indicated for the treatment of indoor and outdoor allergies, and nasal congestion. Available in 5mg tablets, Zyrtec-D 12 Hour is indicated for...

Dermatitis Rx for the young. (Products).(Derma-Smoothe/FS atopic pak)
February 1, 2002... Derma-Smoothe/FS atopic pak (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%) is now indicated for use in children as young as age 2 with atopic dermatitis. The system includes a 4-ounce bottle of low-potency corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and an 8-ounce...

Lip therapy. (Products).(from Skinceuticals Inc.)
February 1, 2002... Skinceuticals antioxidant lip repair is a lip treatment that helps to minimize and prevent premature aging while restoring moisture and exfoliating the lips. It contains silymarin, pure vitamin B, botanical emollients, and a marine...

Minimizing signs of aging. (Products).(with SkinRise Morning Bionic Tonic from NeoStrata)
February 1, 2002... SkinRise Morning Bionic Tonic, the latest addition to the Exuviance skin care line, is designed for use in place of a toner. It combines a mix of polyhydroxy acids, including lactobionic acid to exfoliate and soothe skin, and gluconolactone to...

Injection pain blocker. (Products).(ShotBlocker from Bionix)
February 1, 2002... The ShotBlocker is small blue plastic disk with several short blunt skin contact points on its underside and a centrally located opening through which injections can be administered. Designed to block the pain of routine injections, the device...

Urea lotion. (Products).(Carmol 40)
February 1, 2002... Carmol 40 (40% urea) is now available in a lotion vehicle. Carmol 40 lotion is indicated for patients with mild to moderate dry skin conditions such as psoriasis, xerosis, and ichthyosis. It is available in an 8-ounce bottle.

Scheduling system. (Products).(compass software from Silverscape Technologies Inc.)
February 1, 2002... Compass software is a Web-based scheduling system that can be used on a desktop computer or a personal digital assistant. The system handles tasks involving multiple locations, physicians, or laboratories. Physicians can view their schedules...

Changing ecology of skin and soft tissue infections. (Broad-Spectrum Drugs).
February 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO -- Broad-spectrum antibiotics providing extended coverage against gram-negative rods have become the appropriate initial therapy for severe skin and soft tissue infections, Dr. Manjari Joshi said at the annual meeting of the...

Fix S-lift to zygomatic bone for natural look. (Added Stability).
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK -- Suturing the superficial musculoaponeurotic system to a stable structure in an S-lift results in a more natural look to the lower face, Dr. Ziya Saylan commented at a dermatology symposium sponsored by Mount Sinai School of...

One pass with [CO.sub.2] beats four with Er: YAG laser. (Ablative Resurfacing).
February 1, 2002... One pass with a [CO.sub.2] laser reduces fine wrinkles as well as four passes with an erbium: YAG laser with significantly less erythema, said Cdr. E. Victor Ross, MC, USN, and his colleagues at Naval Medical Center, San Diego. ...