Tag: Skin Disorders: Misc.
November 2015 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Novel Technique Described for Full Thickness Scalp Defects
Application of Integra bilayer wound matrix followed by grafting has low morbidity
Topical Retinol Induces Skin Changes Similar to Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acid, retinol treatments both increase epidermal thickness, up gene, protein expression
Dermatologic Drug Prices Up Substantially From 2009
Findings for brand-name meds; generics also increased substantially from 2011 to 2014
Blackcurrant Juice Doesn’t Provide Photoprotection
Juice with low or high vitamin C content not linked to photoprotection against UV radiation
Liposuction Offers Long-Lasting Benefits for Lipoedema
Improvements in specific complaints, reduction in conservative treatments persist through eight years
Excellent Durability for Direct Immunofluorescence Slides
Loss of reactivity limited to cases with weak fluorescence at original diagnosis
Microneedling Found Beneficial for Photoaged Skin
Collagen types I, III, VII, and newly synthesized collagen increase in response to treatment
Review: El Niño Southern Oscillation Has Effects on Skin
Increases and decreases in occurrence of specific skin conditions with El Niño, La Niña
Sirolimus Safe Adjunct to Pulsed Dye Laser in Port Wine Stain
Single-patient case shows greater improvement and maintenance with adjunct sirolimus
