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Surgery & Cosmetics

A New Concept: Ablative Fractional Lasers

14 November 2008

Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP, and Joshua A. Tournas, MD
In this article, Dr. Christopher Zachary looks back to when the concept of fractional deep dermal ablation was first born to give us an overview of ablative fractional lasers. Dr. Zachary says that we should continue to see an evolution of these devices and the way in which they are used, and that their advent makes for an exciting time for the laser surgeon.

Practice Management

Digi-Cams for Dermatologists

15 October 2008

Steven Emmet, MD
As DVDs have replaced VHS, digital cameras have replaced film cameras and for pretty much the same reason; digital cameras are easier to use. In this article, Dr. Steven Emmet discusses the various aspects that need to be considered when purchasing a digital camera for clinical use in a dermatology practice.

News Headlines

Novel handheld LED device effective for photoaged skin

14 November 2008

Combination red and infrared light-emitting diode therapy delivered from a novel handheld device is an effective method for treating photoaged skin, says Neil Sadick of Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, USA.

Tacalcitol adds no benefit to heliotherapy for vitiligo

14 November 2008

In patients with vitiligo, the combination of topical tacalcitol and sunlight exposure provides no more benefit than sunlight exposure alone, say researchers in Spain.

Weight loss boosts cyclosporine benefits in obese psoriasis patients

14 November 2008

Moderate weight loss improves the response of obese psoriasis patients to cyclosporine therapy, shows a randomized trial.