American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Approaching aesthetic concerns among Hispanic, Latino patients
CHICAGO — Women that identify as Hispanic or Latino may have different aesthetic concerns compared with white patients, according to a presentation at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Microbiome health may influence skin cancer activity, treatment response
CHICAGO — The skin and gut microbiome may be associated with developing or protecting against skin cancer as well as responding to cancer treatment, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Taking a multidisciplinary approach to in-transit melanoma treatment
CHICAGO — A speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting discussed how a multidisciplinary approach may be necessary for the treatment of in-transit melanoma.
Isotretinoin efficacious in seborrheic dermatitis treatment
CHICAGO — Isotretinoin can be a helpful addition to the toolbox for seborrheic dermatitis treatment, according to a study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Poly-L-lactic acid safe, effective for long-term use in treatment of cheek wrinkles
CHICAGO — Patients injected with poly-L-lactic acid maintained improvements in cheek wrinkles up to 21 months after their last treatment sessions, according to results from an extension trial.
Novel, plant-based serum may improve signs of photoaging
CHICAGO — A novel plant-based serum improved signs of photoaging among subjects, according to a video oral abstract from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
RECELL system efficacious in vitiligo repigmentation
CHICAGO — An autologous skin cell suspension device allows for faster, more accessible and efficacious melanocyte-keratinocyte transplant procedures for vitiligo, according to a presentation here.
Mohs surgery ‘potentially effective’ in all AJCC staging compared with wide local excision
CHICAGO — Mohs micrographic surgery showed increased overall survival compared with wide local excising in melanoma, according to a study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Laser treatment for acne scarring in skin of color requires adequate parameters
CHICAGO — With proper counseling and parameters, aggressive acne scarring treatments can be used in patients with skin of color, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy a low-risk option in determining melanoma treatment
CHICAGO — The use of sentinel lymph node biopsy can reduce the recurrence of nodules and the need for complete lymph node dissection in patients with melanoma, according to a speaker here.