Latest American Academy of Dermatology Stories
OAKLAND, Calif., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Oakland A's starting pitcher Dallas Braden has teamed up with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), and the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) as the 2011 spokesperson for Play Sun Smart(TM), a program that provides information on sun safety and raises awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention and detection. Braden lost his mother to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Unprotected sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for skin...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst a spate of exciting news and developments, the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) Is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 Officers and Board of Directors, annual honorees and initiatives, as presented at the 36th Annual Luncheon held earlier this year in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting in New Orleans. New York City dermatologist Diane S. Berson, MD has assumed the role of 2011-2012 WDS President,...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite repeated warnings from dermatologists on the health dangers of tanning, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) confirmed that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women admitted using tanning beds or intentionally tanning outdoors in the past year. Thirty-two percent of respondents had used a tanning bed in the past year, and of those respondents, one-fourth (25 percent)...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) recently launched its redesigned website, www.aad.org. The new design optimizes access to dermatologic health information for the public and the media, and provides extensive resources and tools for member dermatologists. The redesigned website offers easily accessible and expanded information about dermatology and gives the public expert insights into the care and treatment of the...
CHICAGO, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --The Reilly Group Communications, Inc. was recently awarded a Gold Triangle Award by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) for work on behalf the AmLactin® family of moisturizers. The award was presented at a ceremony during the 69th Annual Meeting of the Academy in New Orleans, La. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110308/CG60595) "Our Gold Triangle Award winners are to be commended for their efforts to increase awareness of...
A new high-performance aesthetic device is redefining radiofrequency (RF) technology to reduce wrinkles, treat laxity and reshape both the face and body - from head to toe -- on patients of all ages. Introduced at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Exilis advances the non-invasive treatment of face and body wrinkles, collagen loss and stubborn flab with its delivery of precise heating and cooling, plus real-time monitoring of skin temperature....
Patients play key role in improving treatment outcomes SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Building on the evidence-based findings of five previously published guidelines of care that examine the use of a variety of medical therapies for the management and treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released its sixth and final guidelines of care for psoriasis. The guidelines detail the recommended approach to...
Lumenis reveals first look at AcuPulse's new MultiModeâ„¢ Technology Yokneam, Israel (Vocus/PRWEB) February 03, 2011 Lumenis Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer and seller of laser, light-based and devices for surgical, aesthetic, and ophthalmic applications today announced that it will reveal a preview of the AcuPulse Fractional CO2 laser's new MultiModeâ„¢ technology. The company also announced the schedule of physician presentations taking place at the 69th Annual...
Dermatologists warn spring breakers, young people to practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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...
