Acne

Breakthrough Isolaz Acne Therapy Featured In US

Aesthera Corporation’s Isolaz painless acne therapy has been featured, issue of U.S. News %26amp; World Report, a leading national weekly news magazine. The publication describes Isolaz acne therapy as %26quot;an advance against acne%26quot; and reports that the Isolaz is the first treatment device FDA cleared to treat comedonal and pustular acne, in addition to mild [...]

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Dermatomyositis: Myositis And The Skin

Dr. Sternberg’s presentation focused on how myositis affects the skin in a specific form of the disease called dermatomyositis. She also spoke about skin symptoms that were relevant to those with inclusion body myositis and polymyositis. Lastly, she highlighted different ways to care for your skin, which was a topic from which everyone in the [...]

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West Nile Virus Risk In Saskatoon

As we head into the August long weekend, Saskatoon Health Region and the City of Saskatoon continue to advise people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. While this summer has not yet seen any incidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in the province of Saskatchewan, that doesn’t mean the risk should be ignored. The presence [...]

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Acupuncture May Hold Promise for Women with Hormone Disorder

Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn’t sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a study testing the impact of acupuncture on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the University of [...]

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Isolagen Analyses Data From Wrinkles Trial

Isolagen, Inc. (Amex: ILE) presented today an analysis of results from the completed pivotal Phase III studies (Studies IT-R-005 and IT-R-006) of the Isolagen Therapy for the treatment of nasolabial folds, or wrinkles. Both studies, conducted under a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Special Protocol Assessment (SPA), reported statistically significant results meeting all primary [...]

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CLARO Receives FDA-Clearance For Acne Treatment

CLRS Technology announced the CLARO acne-clearing device received marketing clearance by the US Food %26amp; Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne. CLARO, the first hand-held device to use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for treatment of acne, will be available by prescription January 2009 from medical professionals, including dermatologists, family practitioners [...]

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How Drug Industry Immunity Would Endanger Women

A new report released today by the national consumer rights group Center for Justice %26amp; Democracy finds that many of this country’s dangerous government-approved drugs and devices have been marketed specifically for women. Many of these products were removed or made safer only after women filed lawsuits. The release of the report, THE BITTEREST PILL [...]

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Take CTRL Of Your Own Skin

Here’s a news flash … some of the most basic differences between men and women are no more than skin deep. Now, with the launch of a revolutionary new skin care product, each gender will be able to address these differences and protect themselves from acne in a way they have never been able to [...]

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CSI Recalls Topical Acne Cream

CSI, USA, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide consumer product recall of all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the following names: “DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel” (sold at Dollar General); “Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication” (sold at Kroger); and “Equate: Medicated Acne Gel” [...]

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How You Feel Inside Affects How You Look Outside

In the emotional rollercoaster of life, sometimes the “down” periods have long-lasting effects on more than just our mood. In fact, numerous studies link factors that impact our emotional well-being — such as stress, depression and anxiety — to an increase in skin, hair or nail problems. Now, dermatologists are advising patients to recognize these [...]

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Enhanced Cosmetic Procedures Give Patients More Options

To satisfy the public’s quest for younger-looking skin, the marketplace for cosmetic procedures has expanded dramatically over the years, with little signs of slowing down. From new facial fillers that produce longer-lasting results to at-home treatments that can temporarily remove unwanted hair, the average consumer now has many choices when it comes to improving their [...]

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Epiduo Gel: Combination Treatment For Acne Treatment

Galderma Laboratories, L.P. today announced the availability of Epiduo (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel 0.1% / 2.5%, the first and only, once-daily, topical acne treatment that combines the well-tolerated retinoid adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, a well-known antimicrobial with no evidence of promoting bacterial resistance. The new prescription acne treatment received approval from the U.S. Food [...]

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