Tag: Skin Disorders: Misc.
April 2017 Briefing – Dermatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Topical Timolol Not Efficacious for Cutaneous Telangiectasias
No significant changes for treatment with topical timolol in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Spending on Topical Steroids Up From 2011 to 2015
During study time period, generic medication costs accounted for 97.8 percent of total spending
Platelet-Rich Plasma Safe, Effective for Skin Rejuvenation
Sustained improvement, patient satisfaction higher versus readymade growth factors
Tripeptide/Hexapeptide System Effective After Laser Resurfacing
Satisfaction up with tripeptide/hexapeptide topical system post fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing
High Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders in Eczema
Significantly increased odds ratios for alcohol use disorder in eczema after adjustment for age, gender
Doctors Should Consider QoL in Tx of Facial Port-Wine Stain
Researchers find quality of life scores similar to those seen with other skin conditions
C1 Inhibitor Use Reduces Attacks in Hereditary Angioedema
Subcutaneous CSL830 at doses of 40 and 60 IU reduce rate of attacks, need for rescue medication
Hyaluronic Acid, Autologous Fat Augment Nasolabial Folds
No difference between the two methods at 9 months; adverse events similar at later recovery stage
Hyperbaric Oxygen Tx Beneficial for Systemic Sclerosis Ulcers
Four of six systemic sclerosis patients' ulcers healed completely after hyperbaric oxygen therapy
