Lasers News

Solta Medical has launched the Clear + Brilliant Touch laser for skin treatments in the U.S., according to a press release.

The use of a fractional ablative 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser may be a viable alternative in the treatment of acne scarring in patients with higher Fitzpatrick skin types.

When treating pigmentary disorders in Asian patients, the use of low-fluence picosecond Nd:YAG laser may be a more beneficial procedure, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery awarded Roy G. Geronemus, MD, as its inaugural recipient of the Vic Narurkar, MD, Innovations in Aesthetic Dermatology Lectureship Award.

In treatment for anogenital warts, the complete clearance rate was higher in provider-administered therapies than patient-administered therapies; however, researchers found a lower recurrence rate in patient-administered therapies.

Varicose veins are associated with increased risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and peripheral artery disease, according to findings published in JAMA.

CHICAGO — Parents of teenagers considering tattoos, piercings or scarification — cutting, burning or branding the skin — are encouraged to inform their pediatrician to facilitate a discussion of consequences and potential risks associated with body modifications, according to a policy statement from the AAP’s Committee on Adolescence.

A recent case series elucidated several clinical factors and treatment options for erosive pustular disorder.

Study results reporting that nail findings distinguished patients with psoriatic arthritis from those with psoriasis without arthritis was among the top read articles in July on Healio.com/Dermatology.

A gain-switched 311-nm titanium:sapphire laser showed efficacy in treating vitiligo lesions on the face and neck after a median treatment of 23 sessions, according to recently published study results in JAMA Dermatology.