Immune modifiers, novel treatments show promise for keloids
Dr. BermanMiami— Keloids and scars may respond to immune response modifiers and experimental technologies such as a hydrogel scaffold or an antisense oligonucleotide, says Brian Berman, M.D.,...
View ArticleAnnoying neck nodules in an adolescent boy
The Case A healthy adolescent boy asks you to cure an itchy and painful rash on the nape of his neck that began over a year ago when he had switched barbers. What’s your diagnosis? Diagnosis: Acne...
View ArticleLasers effective for clearing excessive scars
Excessive scarring, particularly hypertrophic scars, can be treated effectively with currently available laser treatments, results of a recent study suggest. Researchers from Shanghai Ninth People’s...
View ArticleIs your patient healthy enough for LASIK surgery?
Your patients rely on you to help determine if they are good candidates for laser vision correction. We know that a patient’s systemic health can affect the safety and efficacy of refractive surgery....
View ArticleAre lasers the answer for keloids, hypertrophic scars?
Scars happen. Doing a routine skin biopsy, performing a surgical facial rejuvenation treatment or Mohs surgery— dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons cause scars. But they can also treat...
View ArticleVIDEO: Light-based technology and scars
Jill Waibel, M.D., discusses lasers and light-based technology with Dermatology Times. Dr. Waibel, owner of Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, will be a panel member at the laser roundtable...
View ArticleStudy IDs possible genetic link to keloid scarring
New research has led to the discovery of previously unidentified genes that may be responsible for keloid scarring. The findings could lead to more effective treatment methods. The research team, led...
View ArticleStudy: Argon-based intralesional cryotherapy for keloid scars
Intralesional (IL) cryotherapy, the freezing of scars internally, has proved effective in treating keloid scars. A team of researchers in The Netherlands, however, has released the results of a study...
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