Dermatitis News

FMX103 minocycline foam demonstrated statistically significant efficacy in the reduction of inflammatory lesions in a phase 2 clinical trial for treating papulopustular rosacea, according to Foamix Pharmaceuticals.

Study results finding that a family history of acne and various lifestyle factors were associated with adult acne in women was among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology and Healio.com/Aesthetics.

Patients with mild-to-moderate rosacea experienced modest clinical and histologic improvement following fractional microneedling radiofrequency treatment, according to recently published study results.

The National Eczema Association has released results of a survey of patients with eczema and their caregivers that found that at least one in five children with eczema, including atopic dermatitis, will be bullied at school because of the disease, according to a press release.

Study results related to hair transplants, including that men with hair transplants were perceived as younger and more attractive, were among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology and Healio.com/Aesthetics.

Active smoking and passive tobacco smoke exposure were significantly associated with increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis in children and adults, according to recently published study results.

Study results finding that there were no major differences in the rates of postoperative surgical site infection in outpatient cutaneous surgical procedures performed with sterile gloves vs. nonsterile gloves was among the most-read articles in August on Healio.com/Dermatology.

Childhood atopic dermatitis subsides by adulthood in most cases; however, clinical factors such as already persistent disease, later onset, and/or more severe disease increases the risk for persistence, according to recent study results.

An update on Patrick Hardison, who received the most extensive face transplant ever performed 1 year ago, was among the most-read articles of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology.

Theraplex recently launched Beta-Lift R, its new two-step peel, at a Cosmetic Bootcamp meeting in Aspen, Colorado, attended by physicians in aesthetic medicine, according to a press release.