Lasers News

Dermatologists may provide transgender patients noninvasive facial procedures, including laser hair removal and injectables, which will contribute to their physical transformation, according to study results.

A Q-switched 660-nm Nd:YAG laser significantly reduced the objective melanin average when treating facial lentigines in Asian women compared with the 532-nm laser, according to study results.

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery announced in a press release that its Cutting Edge Research Grant program has awarded $96,000 to 10 new clinical research projects.

Recent FDA actions reported on Healio.com/Dermatology have included the approval of Enstilar for treating topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

Stephen H. Mandy, MD, recently received the Samuel J. Stegman Award for Distinguished Service from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

The FDA has granted additional indications for the use of Syneron Candela’s CO2 laser device, according to a press release.

Naomi Lawrence, MD, has begun her term as president of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association, according to a press release.

Research showing that optimal primary treatment for breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma was definitive surgery with implant removal and total capsulectomy was the most read article on Healio.com/Aesthetics in October.

Cynosure announced financial results for the third quarter of 2015 ending Sept. 30, which included revenue of $78.4 million, a 10% increase from the prior-year period, according to a press release.

Study results showing that benzoyl peroxide 3% plus clindamycin 1% demonstrated significant acne lesion reduction was the most read-article of the week on Healio.com/Dermatology.