Feel the burn? Follow these tips to care for your sunburn
Fun in the sun is the name of the game when it comes to summer, and here in Arizona it doesn’t take too much time to overdo it. The signs of a sunburn are pretty obvious, but don’t think all is lost if you feel the burn coming on. Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Linder, says there […]
Knock-out blows for Botox
Sylvester Stallone’s last film in the Rocky series featured him finely Botoxed and de- wrinkled, with plumped lips and beefed-up muscles that had film critics speculating about steroid overdosing. Not just Americans have gone Botox-mad. The whole age-conscious world is queuing for injections of this non-surgical cosmetic therapy for crow’s feet around the eyes and […]
Treatment Options For Acne Patients Post Accutane’s Withdrawal From US Market
Roche Holding AG, the world’s biggest maker of cancer drugs, recently announced the withdrawal of its Accutane acne medicine from the US Market. The decision was largely driven by falling market share, the product reaching the end of its life cycle, and the high cost of personal injury lawsuits. (i) “While the withdrawal of Accutane […]
Lumenis’ High Speed LightSheer® Duet(TM) Eliminates ‘Pain and Nuisance’ of Hair Removal for Men
A welcome relief for men seeking a permanent smooth appearance — Lumenis’ High Speed LightSheer® Duet(TM) for permanent hair reduction was featured recently in the New York Times Fashion & Style section with Dr. Arielle Kauvar, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology New York University Medical Center and Founding Director, New York Laser & Skin Care. […]
Medicis and Revance Announce Agreement for Development of Next-Gen Neurotoxin
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEWARK, Calif., July 28, 2009 — Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYSE:MRX) (Medicis) and Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Revance) today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement granting Medicis worldwide aesthetic and dermatological rights to Revance’s novel, investigational, injectable botulinum toxin type A product (RT002) currently in pre-clinical studies. The objective of […]
New Dermal Filler with Lidocaine Hits Market
Coapt Systems, Inc.(www.coaptsystems.com) announced the launch of Hydrelle™ a new, FDA–approved hyaluronic acid based dermal filler for the treatment of facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, also called “smile lines.” Hydrelle is the first FDA–approved hyaluronic acid filler formulated with an anesthetic (lidocaine) for greater patient comfort. Proven safe and effective, Hydrelle is also a […]
Researcher Shows Botox Clears Up Acne
The muscle relaxer Botox has now been shown to positively affect the skin as well. “Botox definitely clears up acne,” says Anil Shah M.D. The Chicago plastic surgeon is one of the only doctors worldwide using Botox in an entirely new way. He injects the muscle relaxer directly into the skin to eliminate large pores, […]
Job hunters seek edge by ironing out wrinkles
Older job seekers are under the gun — and willing to go under the knife — to stay competitive with their youthful counterparts. With unemployment at a 25-year high, job seekers such as Broward interior designer Jerry Johnson think a little nip, tuck or peel might be the answer to getting work.
Nominate a doc-entrepreneur
June 8, 2009 Modern Physician, Modern Healthcare’s sister publication, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Physician Entrepreneur of the Year awards program. The award recognizes physicians who have made their mark on the business side of healthcare by introducing successful new products or services to the industry, or by successfully leading or managing […]
Botox could be the cure for baldness
Botox, the antiwrinkle injection, is being used as a surprise treatment for baldness. Dr Simon Ourian, a cosmetic surgeon based in Beverly Hills, California, claimed that he stumbled upon its unexpected powers by accident while treating his mother who was suffering from migraines after having chemotherapy which had made her hair fall out.