Dermatology News

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. , a leader in products for tissue protection, healing and repair based on hyaluronic acid technology, today announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for a oeELEVESSa Light,a the Companya s latest aesthetic product used for the treatment of fine lines and facial wrinkles.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Dermatology is offering a new non-surgical, needle-free skin-tightening procedure that doctors say smoothes wrinkles, firms up baggy or loose skin and improves body contours.

Ronald Shelton, M.D. a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon with New York Aesthetic Consultants in Manhattan and Long Island, was named in the prestigious "Best Doctors in America" guidebook.

Our skin is daily exposed many environmental factors, such as sun, smoke, allergens, chemicals, etc.

Pharma firm Glenmark said it has settled all pending patent disputes with US-based Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp over a skin disease drug, besides signing a licensing agreement for new drug delivery system .

People who received daily text messages reminding them to apply sunscreen were nearly twice as likely to use it as those who did not receive such messages, a new study led by a UC Davis Health System dermatologist has found.

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, the International Psoriasis Council will host its second symposium at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Although psoriasis - the skin disease that causes itchy red and scaly skin patches in some 200,000 Israelis - is not infectious, a third of the population don't want to wok with a sufferer of the condition, according to a new survey conducted for Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Two leopards suffering from allergies took a trip to the vet Saturday. The leopards, both from a private sanctuary and currently under the care of their family veterinarian, visited Heather Willis-Goulet, a veterinary dermatologist, to determine what the aggravation was all about, according to BluePearl Veterinary Partners.

If you've noticed more spot on your face lately, it could be a result of too much sun over the summer.

Main Category: Dermatology Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 10 Nov 2009 - 2:00 PST When it comes to vitamin D , consumers are bombarded with mixed messages about the best source for this essential nutrient.

If you want to get a mole checked or sun spot inspected, you get a dermatology appointment a month away.

Finding the right skin care routine starts with understanding the unique needs of your skin type.

These days, saving a little money here and there is all the rage. Even small changes carpooling to work or making coffee at home can really add up.

Everyone expects their bodies to change as they get older. From wrinkles and sagging skin to brittle bones and aches and pains, the aging process is inevitable.

For many people, diet and exercise help keep them looking and feeling healthy. But even those who work hard on staying in shape might have a hard time shaking stubborn love handles or lower belly fat, which can bulge through clothing like a neon sign.

The results of an independent investigator study just published in the online version of Dermatologic Surgery demonstrate that Levulan Photodynamic Therapy may reduce the rate of recurrence of squamous cell carcinomas in solid organ transplant recipients , a population with a high incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

I have bad acne and I don't know how to get rid of it. It's so embarrassing and I have low self-esteem about it.

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 78-year-old female. Eight months ago, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.

The past two decades have seen innumerable changes occurring on the business side of medical practices.