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Pigmenting the skin with injections of Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse)
Monday, February 20th, 2012Indications: Photodermatoses Could be used as a “lifetstyle” drug to darken (tan) the skin. Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse): induces melanin deposition (Alpha MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) analogue) is given subcutaneously in two injections of 20mg 60 days apart. Its effect is independent from UV (Ultraviolet) light exposure or dosage It increases tolerance to artificial light Contributors: […]
Phototherapy: Uses in the Era of Biologics
Monday, February 20th, 2012side effects of phototherapy with NBUVB: In the treatment of Psoriasis: no increase in incidence of BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma), SCC (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) or Melanoma. Slight increase in incidence of BCC when treatment combined with PUVA. in the treatment of Vitligo: long term Side Effects SE unknown, but risk of NMSC (Non melanoma skin […]
What’s New in Photodermatology ?
Monday, February 20th, 2012-Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE): -appearance more papular in darker skin -PML patients are more resistant to UV-induced immunosuppression. Explains the “Hardening Concept”: desentisization treatment with UV light: enables immunotolerance -Voriconazole (antifungal): has been shown to induce developement of erythema, lentigenes, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma –Vemurafenib (BRAF inhibitor used for the treatment of metastatic melanoma): […]
Treatment of Bacterial Skin Infections: Comparing Tonkin With Mupirocin
Sunday, February 19th, 2012A double blind randomized controlled trial on the safety and effectiveness of 10% Ipomoea muricata (Tonkin) ointment vs. mupirocin ointment for the treatment of localized primary bacterial skin infections Melanie Pauline G. Chao-Lo, Arnelfa C. Paliza, Daisy G. Cauilan, Jocelyn D. Domingo, Zennie B. Aceron Department of Dermatology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines Background: […]
Spironolactone in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Females
Sunday, February 19th, 2012Background: There has been an increasing incidence in the prevalence of adult acne vulgaris ranging between 30-50%. Androgens play a significant role in the pathogenesis of acne. Recently, hormonal therapy has been advocated as a first line therapy for acne vulgaris among female patients who experience premenstrual flares, acne beginning or worsening in adulthood and […]
Laser Hair Removal – 2011
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Laser Hair Removal – 2011 Selective photothermolysis to target sebaceous glands: Theoretical estimation of parameters and preliminary results using a free electron laser. Sakamoto FH, Doukas AG, Farinelli WA, Tannous Z, Shinn M, Benson S, Williams GP, Gubeli JF 3rd, Dylla HF, Anderson RR. Lasers Surg Med. 2011 Dec 13. doi: 10.1002/lsm.21132. [Epub ahead of […]
Acne Vulgaris – 2011
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Acne Vulgaris – 2011 Influence of isotretinoin on hippocampal-based learning in human subjects. Ormerod AD, Thind CK, Rice SA, Reid IC, Williams JH, McCaffery PJ. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2011 Dec 24. [Epub ahead of print] EFFECT OF ISOTRETINOIN ON PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT), INTERNATIONAL NORMALIZED RATIO (INR) AND ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTINE TIME (APTT). Kaptanoglu AF, Uncu M, […]
Laser Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris of the Face
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Laser Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris of the Face Keratosis pilaris rubra and keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei treated with pulsed dye laser: report of 10 cases. Alcántara González J, Boixeda P, Truchuelo Díez MT, Fleta Asín B. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2011 Jun;25(6):710-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03772.x. Keratosis pilaris is a frequent condition which affects at least […]
Conferences 2020
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting Denver, Colorado, USA 20 – 24 mars www.aad.org
Conferences 2019
Monday, January 16th, 2012American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting Washington, DC, USA 1 – 5 March www.aad.org European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Annual Meeting Madrid, Spain 9 – 13 October http://www.eadv.org/eadv-meetings
