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Palomar Medical Technologies to launch Acleara acne clearing system at AAD meeting

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, announced today the launch of the Acleara acne clearing system at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in New Orleans, Louisiana, from February 5th through February 7th.

5 Feb 2011

Dermatologists advise parents of young children about atopic dermatitis, food allergies

Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. Now, increasing evidence indicates atopic dermatitis is a precursor to allergic diseases rather than a consequence. Dermatologists are advising parents of infants and young children affected by this common skin condition to be aware of the potential for future food allergies.

5 Feb 2011

Patients receiving cancer treatment may experience skin, hair, nail problems

A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, which commonly includes chemotherapy or radiation, can be taxing physically and emotionally on any patient. If that is not enough, dermatologists are cautioning patients receiving cancer treatment and cancer survivors that they may experience a host of skin, hair or nail problems as a direct result of their therapy that may require additional treatment by a dermatologist.

5 Feb 2011

Proper skin care, cosmetics can improve skin of acne and rosacea patients

Patients with acne and rosacea are often confused about selecting appropriate skin care products, cosmeceuticals and cosmetics to add into their daily routine. While they want to continue to see results with the treatment regimen from their dermatologist, they also want to be comfortable using products that address other skin issues, such as wrinkles or that protect their skin, such as sunscreens.

5 Feb 2011

Tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation

Henrico County based Mondial Assistance, the largest travel insurance provider in the world, and the American Heart Association's (AHA) Mid-Atlantic chapter are teaming up for the 2011 Go Red for Women campaign and as part of the effort are offering these tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation in 2011. Mondial Assistance is a "Healthy Lifestyle" Partner for this year's campaign.

5 Feb 2011

New data on CYTOMIMIC Technology's potential to stimulate tissue repair featured at 69th AAD

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. today announced that its award-winning, breakthrough CYTOMIMIC™ Technology will be featured in a scientific poster at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), February 4-8, 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

5 Feb 2011

EpiCareSRT, Sensus Healthcare aim for mobile non-surgical skin cancer treatment service

EpiCareSRT announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Sensus Healthcare to take new aim at skin cancer by providing the first mobile service to bring low-dose superficial radiation therapy directly to the point-of-care in dermatology offices.

5 Feb 2011

Dermatologists urge athletes to be aware of most common skin infections

Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for a host of contagious skin infections. Now, dermatologists are urging teammates and coaches to be aware of the most common skin conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi that occur in athletes and educating them on how to prevent a widespread outbreak.

5 Feb 2011

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

For many young adults, the serious health consequences of tanning have been shown to have little impact on their behavior when it comes to sun exposure. But with spring break around the corner, dermatologists are urging people -- particularly young adults -- to practice proper sun protection and understand the importance of early detection of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer.

5 Feb 2011

Onset Therapeutics announces corporate name change to Onset Dermatologics

Onset Therapeutics, a PreCision Dermatology company and a leader in the development and commercialization of novel, prescription products for the treatment of skin disorders, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Onset Dermatologics.

5 Feb 2011

Jungle Brolly launches new natural line of non alcoholic industrial hand sanitizers

Natural hand sanitizers prove a viable alternative to chemical-based hand sanitizers. In today's world, we are surrounded by a multitude of bacteria, germs, and viruses, as well as stories of new strains of those viruses, leading to serious illnesses and, in some cases, even death. In response, we seek convenient and more effective ways to protect ourselves.

4 Feb 2011

Anacor initiates dosing in AN2728 Phase 2b trial for psoriasis

Anacor Pharmaceuticals announced today that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 2b trial of AN2728, a topical anti-inflammatory product candidate for the treatment of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 7.5 million people in the United States and over 100 million people worldwide.

4 Feb 2011

Positive results from Photocure's Allumera RevitAll study to improve skin's appearance

Photocure, a Norwegian specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology and cancer, today announced positive results from its consumer trial with Allumera™, a breakthrough cosmetic treatment formulated to improve the skin's appearance.

4 Feb 2011

Incisive Surgical, Innocutis sign marketing agreement for INSORB Absorbable Skin Stapler

Innocutis Medical, a dermatology company focused on novel surgical devices and specialty pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce an exclusive marketing agreement with Incisive Surgical, for the sales and marketing rights within the dermatology market for the patented INSORB Absorbable Skin Stapler, a revolutionary new modality for skin closure.

4 Feb 2011

Dermatologists offer preventative tips to minimize pesky skin problems caused by plants

What may start as a seemingly harmless day of gardening or yard work can quickly take a turn for the worse when common plants make their mark on the skin, causing a host of mild to even severe skin reactions. That is why dermatologists are arming outdoor enthusiasts with preventative tips to keep these perils of the great outdoors at arm's length.

4 Feb 2011

Salk Institute receives $2.3 million CIRM grant for translational research on Parkinson's disease

The Salk Institute has been awarded a $2.3 million grant by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine for translational research focusing on developing a novel stem cell based therapy for Parkinson's disease.

4 Feb 2011

New 'skin gun' treats burns with stem cells

A revolutionary new "skin gun" developed to treat burns could be the latest in a remarkable string of stem-cell breakthroughs poised to change the face of medicine, says Emerging Healthcare Solutions President and CEO Cindy Morrissey.

4 Feb 2011

Research unmasks long sought stem cell origin of carcinoma

A constellation of different stem cell populations within our skin help it to cope with normal wear and tear. By constantly proliferating, the stem cells allow skin to replenish itself, allowing each cell to be replaced by a new one about once a month. But the normal cycle of division and death within one or more of these stem cell types can sometimes be derailed by genetic mishaps. Such events are believed to spawn carcinomas and other deadly skin cancers, which are the mostly frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States.

4 Feb 2011

Researchers identify regulatory defect that drives lupus

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Cambridge, Mass., in collaboration with Jackson Laboratory scientists, have identified a regulatory defect that drives lupus.

4 Feb 2011

Scientists reprogram marrow cells from patient with chronic myeloid leukemia

By coaxing healthy and diseased human bone marrow to become embryonic-like stem cells, a team of Wisconsin scientists has laid the groundwork for observing the onset of the blood cancer leukemia in the laboratory dish.

4 Feb 2011

Skin News and Research

Palomar Medical Technologies to launch Acleara acne clearing system at AAD meeting

Dermatologists advise parents of young children about atopic dermatitis, food allergies

Patients receiving cancer treatment may experience skin, hair, nail problems

Proper skin care, cosmetics can improve skin of acne and rosacea patients

Tips for women to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy vacation

New data on CYTOMIMIC Technology's potential to stimulate tissue repair featured at 69th AAD

EpiCareSRT, Sensus Healthcare aim for mobile non-surgical skin cancer treatment service

Dermatologists urge athletes to be aware of most common skin infections

Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists

Onset Therapeutics announces corporate name change to Onset Dermatologics

Jungle Brolly launches new natural line of non alcoholic industrial hand sanitizers

Anacor initiates dosing in AN2728 Phase 2b trial for psoriasis

Positive results from Photocure's Allumera RevitAll study to improve skin's appearance

Incisive Surgical, Innocutis sign marketing agreement for INSORB Absorbable Skin Stapler

Dermatologists offer preventative tips to minimize pesky skin problems caused by plants

Salk Institute receives $2.3 million CIRM grant for translational research on Parkinson's disease

New 'skin gun' treats burns with stem cells

Research unmasks long sought stem cell origin of carcinoma

Researchers identify regulatory defect that drives lupus

Scientists reprogram marrow cells from patient with chronic myeloid leukemia

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