Wound Management News

A 532-nm potassium titanyl phosphate laser was as safe and effective as a 595-nm pulsed dye laser in treating erythematous surgical scars, according to recently published study results.

Surgical Specialties Corp. announced in a press release it has acquired all shares of Jestetten, Germany-based FSSB Chirurgische Nadein GMBH (FSSB) and affiliated entities.

Recent FDA actions reported on Healio.com/Dermatology have included the agency expanding the approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy for all patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, regardless of BRAF V600 mutational status.

Recent findings published in Clinical Infectious Diseases showed that diabetes and obesity were associated with as much as a fivefold increased risk for invasive group A Streptococcus.

The FDA recently expanded the indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix for the treatment of certain diabetic foot ulcers, according to a company press release.

A novel technique for large full-thickness scalp defects that can be performed on an outpatient basis with minimal wound care resulted in low morbidity, according to study results.

Delivery of Dalvance in a single dose could result in safety and efficacy outcomes similar to those provided by the currently approved schedule, which breaks the antibiotic treatment into two separate infusions, according to new data published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Study results finding that patients with severe nail dystrophy related to alopecia universalis who were treated with Xeljanz experienced normal nail growth was the most read-article of the past week on Healio.com/Dermatology.

Most cases of cellulitis appear to be caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci, particularly Group A, Group C and Group G streptococci, according to recent findings.

The American Skin Association announced that Robert Modlin, MD, has become co-chair of its medical advisory committee.