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Health Utility Values Improve After Septorhinoplasty
Patients with nasal airway obstruction have health utility values below the mean Australian norm, with improvement noted after open septorhinoplasty.
Quantity of Opioids Prescribed Postop Linked to Consumption
The quantity of opioids prescribed after surgery is associated with patient-reported opioid consumption.
Preventative Laser Treatment Could Reduce Postoperative Scarring
Investigators examine scar formation after 3 non-ablative functional laser exposures targeting stages of the wound healing process.
New Risk Factors Identified for Varicose Vein Disease
New risk factors have been identified for varicose vein disease, including height.
Patrons of 'Vampire Facial' Spa May Have Been Exposed to HIV
Customers of an Albuquerque spa who received a "vampire facial" are being warned that they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C through human blood used in the controversial procedure.
FDA Accepts Resubmitted BLA for Injection to Improve Frown Lines
The Company is seeking approval for the treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines.
Novel Transdermal Topical Analgesic Formulation May Decrease Treatment Pauses During Microfocused Ultrasound
The investigators concluded that fewer treatment pauses due to patient discomfort may translate into time efficiency.
YouTube Videos May Provide Biased Info on Facial Plastic Sx
Some YouTube videos that provide information about facial plastic surgery procedures present biased information, and many do not include qualified medical professionals.
Fractional CO2-Laser Resurfacing Improves Appearance of Skin Grafts
Investigators assessed cosmetic outcomes of split-thickness and full-thickness skin grafts.
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
The American Medical Association recently adopted new ethical guidelines on medical tourism to help physicians understand their responsibilities when interacting with patients who seek or have received medical care outside the United States.
Dermatology Advisor Articles
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- AMA Survey Collects Advice for Physicians Approaching Retirement
- Common Skin Conditions in People of Color: Identification and Treatment
- Subcutaneous Dupilumab Initiates Hair Regrowth in Patient With Alopecia Totalis, Atopic Dermatitis
- Rosacea Improves With Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Brimonidine Gel
- Can Examining Marginalization Identify Gaps in Medical or Nutritional Care?
- Mohs Surgery Alone Associated With Improved Outcomes in High-Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Secukinumab Superior to Placebo for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Nail Psoriasis
- Diagnostic Challenges of Neutrophilic Dermatosis May Lead to Misdiagnosis
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- Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
- Overcoming the Barriers to Including Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials