FDA Clears Renuvion APR Handpiece for Use After Liposuction FDA Clears Renuvion APR Handpiece for Use After Liposuction
The agency ’s update on Wednesday follows three updates on the Renuvion/J-Plasma system in 2022.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 12, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Picosecond Laser Applications Continue to Expand Picosecond Laser Applications Continue to Expand
Several FDA-cleared picosecond devices are used to treat nevus of Ota, caf é-au-lait macules, lentigines, melasma, and photoaging, as well as for removing tattoos.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 11, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

1,726-nm Laser Treatment of Acne Yields'Impressive' Results 1,726-nm Laser Treatment of Acne Yields'Impressive' Results
With one laser, 80% of those treated achieved a 50% or greater reduction in inflammatory lesion count at three months.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 9, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Patients Surveyed on Post-Mohs Surgery Teledermatology Visit Patients Surveyed on Post-Mohs Surgery Teledermatology Visit
Most patients surveyed said that they preferred it to in-person follow-up, and that they would be willing to use this modality again.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Low Disease State for Childhood Lupus Approaches Validation Low Disease State for Childhood Lupus Approaches Validation
A new childhood version of the Lupus Low Disease Activity State has been purposefully developed to align with the criteria already used for adults.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Laser, Energy-Based Treatments for GU Conditions Reviewed Laser, Energy-Based Treatments for GU Conditions Reviewed
The article is the result of a 2-year-long effort to assemble a document on optimal protocols and best practices for genitourinary applications of lasers and energy-based devices.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 3, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Contact Allergens Lurk in Diabetes Devices Contact Allergens Lurk in Diabetes Devices
Once thought to be rare, reports of skin complications related to diabetes devices have been increasing in recent years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 1, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Topical Antioxidants With Laser May Prevent Acne Scars Topical Antioxidants With Laser May Prevent Acne Scars
Treatment with a topical antioxidant plus nonablative laser therapy reduced postinflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation associated with acne lesions, in a prospective study of 24 patients.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 28, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Scarred Med Student Trained by Dermatologist Who Treated Her Scarred Med Student Trained by Dermatologist Who Treated Her
A vicious dog attack led Jamie Harris to change her specialty and shadow the doctor who minimized her wounds.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 27, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Sex Trafficking Survivor Describes Impact of Tattoo Removal Sex Trafficking Survivor Describes Impact of Tattoo Removal
Branding tattoo removal helps sex trafficking survivor close door on painful past.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 27, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

FDA Approves Injectable Treatment for Cheek Lines, Wrinkles FDA Approves Injectable Treatment for Cheek Lines, Wrinkles
Trial results show that most patients (94%) showed enduring improvement at 2 years with injectable poly-L-lactic acid.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 26, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Meta-Analysis Probes Cancer Risk Concern for JAK Inhibitors Meta-Analysis Probes Cancer Risk Concern for JAK Inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than were tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in a meta-analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 26, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

What Are the Main Reasons Patients Sue Dermatologists? What Are the Main Reasons Patients Sue Dermatologists?
The study found that most cases involved a defendant dermatologist in private practice. Accidental injury was the most common reason for litigation.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 25, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

NPF Provides Guidance for Virtual Psoriasis Visits NPF Provides Guidance for Virtual Psoriasis Visits
In some cases, telemedicine may allow dermatologists specializing in psoriasis care to extend their reach in comanaging patients with primary care physicians and community dermatologists.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 24, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Representation of Skin of Color Patients in Laser Trials Low Representation of Skin of Color Patients in Laser Trials Low
The trend of excluding darker skin phototypes"persisted when the results were stratified by condition, laser of study, study location, journal type, and funding source," the investigators noted.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 21, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news