Latest Dermatology Stories

Governor's signature would make Oregon the third state in the U.S. prohibiting minors under 18 from using indoor tanning facilities. Rolling Meadows, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association urges Oregon Gov. John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., (D) to sign a bill (HB 2896) that would strengthen existing state law by prohibiting minors under the age of 18 from tanning indoors. With Gov. Kitzhaber’s signature, Oregon would become the third state in the...

San Diego dermatologists at the landmark medical center Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick, Groff & Fabi Cosmetic Laser Dermatology explain how new FDA regulations on indoor tanning beds could lead to a drastic decrease in new cases of skin cancer and discuss top treatments for pre-cancerous lesions. San Diego, California (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 In a recent article published by the New York Times, new proposed regulations for tanning beds in the United States was examined. Expert...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortson Dermatology & Skin Care Center, the office of Dr. Jayne Fortson, is the only office in Alaska and one of the first within the country to offer PicoSure, the world's only picosecond aesthetic laser for tattoo removal. This novel laser technology safely and more effectively erases tattoos with fewer treatments and better results. Even tattoos that have been treated previously but failed to clear can be removed with PicoSure's...

As the prevalence of eczema grows and consumers seek affordable ways to cope with recurring skin issues, TriDerma launches its Eczema Fast Healing™ and Psoriasis Control™ creams into the First Aid section of drugstores and supercenters nationwide. TriDerma becomes part of wider trend of pharmacy health and wellness programs. Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 TriDerma announced that it has added Eczema Fast Healing™ and Psoriasis Control™ to the First Aid assortment at pharmacies...

Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology, a state of the art dermatology and cosmetic surgery center located in the Philadelphia and Main Line PA area, is now offering miraDry® - the only non-invasive and long lasting solution for excessive underarm sweat. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology is the first in the Philadelphia and the Main Line area to offer the FDA approved, non-invasive miraDry® Procedure, the only noninvasive treatment option that...

Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group acquires new laser technology for tattoo removal. Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group, a valley based dermatology practice, is the first in the Southwest to offer the Picosure™ laser, promising to erase unwanted tattoos in three to six treatments. In a recent study from The Patient’s Guide, tattoo removal has soared 32 percent over the last two years. Phoenix Skin has been performing tattoo removal for 20 years,...

Dr. Brenda Dintiman announces the launch of DermUtopia this week in celebration of her mother, Hilda Cabrera-Dintiman, and three generations of women working together. Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) May 12, 2013 Teledermatology has been shown to be a successful way to bring dermatological care to patients in an efficient and effective manner. Many skin conditions benefit from early treatment and the ability for a doctor to see the condition when the symptoms are active and acute. DermUtopia connects...

Atlanta dermatologists now offer PicoSure™, a laser treatment for deep, dark tattoos and benign pigmented lesions. Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is one of only two practices in Georgia to now offer FDA-approved PicoSure™ laser for removal of dark, difficult tattoos in fewer treatments than existing laser systems. With this picosecond (trillionth of a second) technology, stubborn blue and green inks can be easily removed providing patients with...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cosmetic Bootcamp, the leading specialty training program in the United States, announces an expansion of its summer program. "This year, we have seen demand for our educational services increase and as a result, are adding sessions and hotel space," says course director Mary Lupo, MD. In addition to the St. Regis in Aspen, four additional hotels have been added as affiliate hotels to accommodate the increased registration of...

New York-based dermatologic surgeon Kavita Mariwalla saw a need, so she filled it by creating an online surgical lecture program for residents. Rolling Meadows, Ill. (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 Every time Kavita Mariwalla, M.D., prepared to teach a new class, she inevitably would find herself creating a dermatologic surgery lecture from scratch. The time-consuming task was a regular reminder that teaching would be much more efficient if she had a ready-made series of surgical lectures. That led...