Wound Management News

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.

Local thermotherapy appeared to be a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment option for Buruli ulcers and could potentially be a home remedy for suspected lesions, according to recent findings.

A novel therapeutic tool, the Sensing, Monitoring and Release of Therapeutics bandage system, developed by University of Texas at Arlington researchers, will allow health care providers to better monitor and heal complex wounds more quickly, according to a press release.

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.

RXi Pharmaceuticals Corp. has announced positive interim results of an ongoing phase 2a study of RXI-109 treatment after scar revision surgery, according to a press release.

Healio.com will provide coverage of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting in Chicago beginning Thursday.