FDA approval of Juvéderm Volbella XC tops dermatology reads for week

The FDA’s approval of Juvéderm Volbella XC for lip augmentation and correcting perioral rhytids in adults was among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology.

Other widely read articles included study results finding that a melanoma risk prediction model performed well on external validation, and survey results finding that a majority of respondents believed that acne and acne scars have a negative effect on a person’s confidence:

FDA approves Juvéderm Volbella XC for lip augmentation, perioral rhytids

The FDA has approved marketing of Juvéderm Volbella XC for lip augmentation and correcting perioral rhytids in adults, according to a press release from Allergan.

Juvéderm Volbella XC (hyaluronic acid) gel was found to increase lip fullness and soften the appearance of perioral lines in the majority of patients in clinical trials, with results lasting through one year, according to the release. Read more

Hair restoration organization created for dermatologists, plastic surgeons

A group of physicians have introduced the North American Society for Hair Restoration, a medical society founded with the goal of becoming the leading authority on hair restoration, according to a press release.

“Membership is only offered to those whose core specialties are in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery and dermatology,” Stephen J. Ronan, MD, FACS, a hair restoration surgeon from Danville, California, and founder of the organization, stated in the release. Read more

Melanoma risk prediction model may be useful in prevention interventions

A melanoma risk prediction model performed well on external validation and may be useful in informing patients of their risk for melanoma, according to study results recently published in JAMA Dermatology.

Researchers in Australia developed the multivariable risk prediction model by using unconditional logistic regression. Read more

Survey finds acne and scars impact people's confidence

A majority of survey respondents believed that acne and acne scars have a negative effect on a person’s confidence, according to recently released results from Suneva Medical.

Ava Shamban

“Acne scarring is one of the most common skin issues I see at my practice and the condition is more than skin deep,” Ava Shamban, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills, California, stated in the release. “These individuals should not lose hope, however.” Read more

Patients prefer dermatologists in professional attire

Most surveyed dermatology patients preferred professional attire, including a white coat, for their dermatologists across treatment settings, according to study results recently published in JAMA Dermatology.

Researchers conducted an anonymous survey of 216 English-speaking patients (mean age, 56.3 years) in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Dermatology Department outpatient general dermatology, Mohs surgery and wound care clinics. Read more