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Dealing maturely with adult acne Just when you thought you were done with pimples, those unwelcome eruptions show their pus-filled little faces again.
From: www.bradenton.com

Hormonal changes can cause adult-onset acne to flare

Just when you thought you were done with pimples, those unwelcome eruptions show their pus-filled little faces again.
From: www.southcoasttoday.com

Purified Skincare Launches Sensitive Skin Care Range

Purified Skincare has launched the first high performance adult sensitive skin care line that gives consumers the ability to "fine tune" a treatment regimen to their unique needs.
From: www.redorbit.com

FDA Warns Against Online Accutane

The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a warning against purchasing Accutane online, especially for pregnant women and girls.
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FDA warns against buying Accutane online

The FDA is warning people - especially pregnant women and girls - not to buy the acne treatment Accutane online because of its potentially dangerous side effects.
From: money.cnn.com

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Initiates 40 mg Cohort in the Phase II Dose-Finding Study of Incyclinide for the Treatment ...

NEWTOWN, Pa.----CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has initiated enrollment in a 40 mg cohort in its Phase II double-blinded, placebo-controlled, dose-finding clinical trial to determine the appropriate dose for Phase III testing of incyclinide in the treatment of acne.
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Warning Against Buying Accutane Web Page Launched by FDA

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a special web page to warn consumers about the dangers of buying isotretinoin (Accutane) online.
From: www.infozine.com

FDA Launches Web page Warning Against Buying Accutane And Its Generic Versions Online

Isotretinoin is a drug approved for the treatment of severe acne that does not respond to antibiotics. Improperly used, isotretinoin can cause severe side effects, including birth defects
From: www.fda.gov

New Rosacea Relief for Redness, Bumps and Dryness

Alva-Amco Pharmacal Cos., Inc., an OTC pharmaceutical company, announced the introduction of PROSACEA, a topical non-prescription medication for the treatment of the symptoms of rosacea including redness, itching, burning, dryness and acne-like pimples.
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Helix BioMedix Reports 2006 Financial Results

Helix BioMedix, Inc. , a developer of bioactive peptides, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2006.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Pramiconazole) Dose Ranging Study in Tinea Versicolor Meets Primary and ...

Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets dermatology products, today announced positive results from its completed Phase 2b dose ranging study for its novel oral antifungal product candidate pramiconazole (previously known as Azoline). Pramiconazole met the primary endpoint of effectively treating tinea versicolor, a common skin fungal infection ...
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AesthetiCare medi-spa ready for clients

AesthetiCare medi-Spa and Lipo Dissolve Center, LLC is now open and ready for business, at 400 S. College St. Suite 3.
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ThermaClear Acne Device Showcased at 56th Annual Miss USA® Pageant Luxury Gift Lounge

Therative showcased its recently launched ThermaClear acne device, an FDA-cleared hand-held consumer medical device for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne, at the Luxury Lounge of the 56th Annual Miss USA® Pageant. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SW5zZS1QaWdnLUxvdmUtRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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SkinMedica Deploys a Single-Dose Package for Porous-Particle Delivery of Acne Drug

SkinMedica Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) is offering its NeoBenz Micro acne cream medication in single-use packaging with the support of two technologies from Cardinal Health Topical Technologies Inc. (Somerset, NJ). The specialty pharmaceutical firm adopted Cardinal Health?s DelPouch for delivery of the medication that Cardinal has formulated with its patented Microsponge Delivery Technology (MDT).
From: www.devicelink.com

A New Angle to Treat Hard-To-Reach Acne

There is a new angle of attack on body acne in places that are hard-to-reach and treat, such as the back. ClindaReach(TM), a revolutionary easy to use treatment that packages a topical antibiotic with an ergonomically designed applicator to treat hard-to-reach acne, was launched this week by DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
From: biz.yahoo.com

A new weapon to fight acne

Acne sufferers have a new weapon in their battle against blemishes. AcneRecovery from Trienelle Skincare allows users to adjust the percentage of active ingredients needed on any given day, making the product customizable to your individual skin.
From: www.dailybulletin.com

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery

From Wednesday, April 11, 2007 through Sunday, April 15, 2007, MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery in Dallas, Texas. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. (PRWeb Mar 25, 2007)
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It can be extremely traumatic, causing physical and emotional scars, social withdrawal and self esteem issues. And it is something that hits most of us: acne.
From: www.myfoxcolorado.com

TM) Medical Laser Modules; $2 Million Module Backlog Spans Europe, ...

SYLMAR, Calif.----QPC Lasers, Inc. today announced it has recently won a large purchase order to deliver BrightLase medical laser modules to a medical equipment manufacturer in Europe.
From: biz.yahoo.com

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Hosts Annual Scientific Meeting in Grapevine, Texas, April 11-15, 2007

WAUSAU, Wis.----Laser surgeons from around the world will gather in Grapevine, Texas, for the 27th annual scientific meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery to share the latest advances and best practices in lasers and emerging technologies.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Transport Expands its Scientific Advisory Board With Appointments of Drug Development & Delivery Experts

Transport Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in combination drug/medical devices for the topical treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced the expansion of its Scientific Advisory Board with the appointments of Bruce E.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Dermacare Announces International Expansion with First Franchise Clinic Scheduled to Open in Singapore This Fall

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the nation, announced today that it will open its first international location.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Symptoms point to ovarian disease

Q: My 23-year-old daughter has never had regular periods. Since late high-school age, she started gaining weight and has continued to do so. Until then, she was a thin person. She also seems to have more facial hair. She plans to see a new doctor soon.
From: www.dispatch.com

To Your Good Health : Polycystic ovary disease has many manifestations

By Paul G. Donohue, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My 23-year-old daughter is not having and mostly hasn?t had regular periods. Since late high-school age, she started gaining weight and has continued to do so. Until then, she was a thin person.
From: www.tfponline.com

Woman-Owned Clinic Introduces Fraxel Laser for Cosmetic Tweaks

By Daniel Connolly, The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn. Mar. 15--With her eyes under protective white covers and her face slathered in a numbing cream and blue dye, the patient was ready for the burning to start.
From: www.redorbit.com

Laser Looks -- Health Care Pros Use High Tech to Rejuvenate Skin

By Daniel Connolly / danielconnolly@commercialappealcom With her eyes under protective white covers and her face slathered in a numbing cream and blue dye, the patient was ready for the burning to start.
From: www.redorbit.com

Laser Looks -- Health Care Pros Use High Tech to Rejuvenate Skin

By Daniel Connolly / danielconnolly@commercialappealcom With her eyes under protective white covers and her face slathered in a numbing cream and blue dye, the patient was ready for the burning to start.
From: www.redorbit.com

DUSA Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2006 Financial Results

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.®, a dermatology company that is developing and marketing Levulan® photodynamic therapy and other products targeting patients with common skin conditions, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.
From: biz.yahoo.com

The Basics of Rosacea

From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on rosacea from the experts at WebMD.
From: www.webmd.com

Avoid kids, hospitals to stay off the bread line

By Terry Cummins THE EVENING NEWS AND THE TRIBUNE (JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind.) JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. ? To prevent going the food stamp route, there are two things an individual must do. One is to refrain from having children; the other is to avoid getting involved with the medical establishment.
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Syneron: Well-Equipped for Success

Paul Simenauer submits: Syneron sells medical products, which make use of their proprietary ELOS technology, to the cosmetic surgery industry. Demographics for this industry are favorable, allowing for strong potential growth opportunities.
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Acne gel found effective in two studies

The results of two pivotal studies demonstrate that a topical antibiotic gel sold as Aczone is safe and effective against severe blemishes and pimples go along with being a teenager.
From: news.yahoo.com

R) Launches New Rich-Media Campaign

ZAPZYT® Skin Care Products distributed by Waltman Pharmaceuticals, Inc. an industry leader in the battle against teen acne, in affiliation with their Advertising and Media Agency, Ocean Bridge Group®, Inc. announce the launch of their new online ad campaign courtesy of Ocean Bridge WaveTech technology, a rich-media form being used in conjunction with Rovion® InPerson technology.
From: biz.yahoo.com

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights ...

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces that its corporate highlights and year end financial results press release will be issued on Friday, March 16th at 6:30 a.m. to be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
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High hopes for burn scar laser treatment

GALVESTON ? Dr. Erica Kelly, clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, has a personal interest in a study she hopes to begin soon.
From: galvestondailynews.com

Ancient Hindu healing draws beauty tourists

MUMBAI, India (Reuters) -- Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu healing method, has seen a resurgence as India vies for a share of the lucrative Asian medical-tourism market by offering traditional massages and beauty treatments to wealthy tourists.
From: www.cnn.com

The world of waxing

There are a few rules, but mostly you should check out the options and do what works for you
From: www.lansingstatejournal.com

The Dermatology Market: Identifying High Growth Brands, Future Market Leaders, Key Drug Classes and Forecasts to 2011

LYON, France----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide pharmaceutical market is now available to its catalogue.
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The Dermatology Market: Identifying High Growth Brands, Future Market Leaders, Key Drug Classes and Forecasts to 2011

LYON, France----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide pharmaceutical market is now available to its catalogue.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Acne, A Teen Curse, Hits Adults, Too

Just when you thought you were done with pimples, those unwelcome eruptions show their pus-filled little faces again.
From: www.courant.com

Research and Markets: With Roaccutane and Diane Facing Generic Competition, the Branded Oral Acne Treatments Market Is ...

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Dermatology Market Outlook to 2011 to their offering.
From: biz.yahoo.com

New project to analyze why Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and insulin resistance are so closely linked

Understanding the link between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance is the aim of a new project announced today, funded by the charity WellBeing of Women.
From: www.eurekalert.org

Blue-light special

Mar 12, 2007 ? Most Americans experience acne in their teens as a painful and embarrassing social blemish. While their pimples fade with adolescence, others have recurring breakouts into adulthood.
From: www.ydr.com

Ancient Hindu therapy, a business opportunity for India

Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu healing method, has seen a resurgence as India vies for a share of the lucrative Asian medical tourism market by offering traditional massages and beauty treatments to wealthy tourists.
From: news.yahoo.com

WHEN LASERS MISFIRE; Unregulated Spa Treatments Hazardous to Public Health

By LAURA CRIMALDI An explosion of so-called medical spas offering laser treatments, anti-wrinkle injections and chemical peels has the state racing to regulate the industry as consumers come forward with horror stories of nightmarish burns and permanent scarring.
From: www.redorbit.com

When lasers misfire: Unregulated spa treatments hazardous to public health

An explosion of so-called medical spas offering laser treatments, anti-wrinkle injections and chemical peels has the state racing to regulate the industry as consumers come forward with horror stories...
From: news.bostonherald.com

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at American Academy of Emergency Medicine

MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. The event takes place in Las Vegas from Monday, March 12, 2007 through Wednesday, March 14, 2007. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2007)
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MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference

MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the International Esthetics Cosmetic and Spa Conference. The conference takes place from Saturday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 13. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2007)
From: prweb.com

Artery hardening is chief killer

Dear Dr. Donohue: Would you please discuss the problem of arteriosclerosis and how it affects the body? Is it connected to cholesterol? Is there any connection with hardening of the arteries?
From: www.detnews.com

Medicis agrees to pay feds $9.8 mil

Medicis shifts away from its Loprox products following federal investigation
From: www.azcentral.com

Cipher reports lower Q4 loss as research costs fall, names new CFO

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:DND), a Toronto-area drug developer, narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter on a reduction in research costs.
From: www.canadianbusiness.com

Putting on a Good Face

Women do many things that men find incomprehensible in the name of "beauty," or the more accurate term in use today, "skin care." According to a survey done by the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 products every day, while men use six.
From: www.the-signal.com

That healthy glow

MONROE -- Elva Hermanson of Monroe returns to DuoBella Spa in Monroe every two months for a spa facial from licensed aesthetician Diane Buchanan.
From: www.themonroetimes.com

Tips to Minimize Unsightly Cellulite Now Only a Click Away on VelaSmooth.com

VelaSmooth.com, www.velasmooth.com, empowers women across the country to take control over dreaded cellulite.
From: biz.yahoo.com

R) Plasma ... The Dr. Day Way

Dr. Doris Day, board certified dermatologist specializing in laser, surgical dermatology and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, has recently signed on as the latest high profile doctor to use Portrait® Plasma Skin Regeneration, the remarkable new resurfacing treatment chosen by Time Magazine as one of the top skin procedures of 2006.
From: biz.yahoo.com

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Cowen and Company 27th Annual Health Care Conference

NEWTOWN, Pa.----CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Colin W. Stewart, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Cowen and Company Annual Health Care Conference.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Anti-aging composition containing criste marine and padina pavonica extracts

The present invention relates to topical compositions that include both Criste Marine and Padina Pavonica and their use for improving various properties of skin, including its appearance.
From: www.freshpatents.com

CollaGenex 4Q Loss Narrows on Oracea

Biotech drugmaker CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed with sales of its recently approved product Oracea.
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CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year 2006

NEWTOWN, Pa.----CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006.
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AP9 ShoppingEssentials Offers Tips on Treating Rosacea at Home

AP9 Shopping Essentials, an Adaptive Marketing LLC Program, Offers Savings on Home and Family Needs and More (PRWeb Mar 6, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1TcXVhLUluc2UtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=
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CollaGenex Shares Drop on Downgrade

Shares of biotechnology company CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc. dropped Monday after an analyst downgraded the company, saying the Phase II trial results for its acne treatment incyclinide were disappointing.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Erchonia Medical moves headquarters to McKinney

A medical device company has relocated its headquarters to McKinney from Mesa, Ariz., the Greater Dallas Chamber said Monday.
From: www.bizjournals.com

Physicians Converge on San Diego, Calif. and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to Explore Adding Aesthetic Procedures to Their ...

MedSurge Advances will be the corporate grantor for two Cosmetic Laser Workshops, conducted by Empire Medical Training, this month. The workshops will provide doctors with tools and training to integrate aesthetic procetures into their practices. The workshops will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2007 and Sunday, March 4, 2007 in San Diego, Calif. and on Saturday, March 24, 2007 and Sunday, ...
From: prweb.com

The New Era of Microdermabrasion & the Downfall of Plastic Surgery

Microdermabrasion is a revolutionary skin care technique that has taken the plastic surgery world by storm. It is a highly effective and affordable procedure involving micro-crystals that can treat acne, scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and other skin blemishes. As it does not involve irritant chemicals, scalpels, or lasers, the procedure is painless, and recovery time is markedly improved. With ...
From: prweb.com

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at Medical Spa Expo

On Sunday, May 4 and Monday, May 5, 2007, MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at Medical Spa Expo in Los Angeles. MedSurge Advances will provide physicians with information about medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2007)
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CollaGenex Acne Drug Study is Successful

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals has reported that a phase II study designed to evaluate the safety and determine the therapeutic range of incyclinide for the treatment of acne, has achieved its objectives. Incyclinide demonstrated an excellent side effect profile similar to placebo.
From: www.redorbit.com

CollaGenex Posts Acne Drug Trial Data

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday mid-stage clinical trial data showed its experimental acne treatment had similar side effects to a placebo and was effective in reducing acne.
From: biz.yahoo.com

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results of Phase 2 Dose-Finding Study of Incyclinide for the Treatment of ...

NEWTOWN, Pa.----CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results of a Phase 2 dose-finding study designed to evaluate the safety and determine the therapeutic range of incyclinide for the treatment of acne.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Premarket Movers: Amgen Down

Shares of biotechnology company Amgen Inc. dropped in Thursday premarket trading after the company said the Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an informal inquiry regarding a study involving one of its drugs.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Breast Milk Donation

Some new mothers in South Africa are feeding more than their own babies. Mothers are donating their breast milk to the orphans who either have HIV or lost their mothers to AIDS. There are some 100
From: www.kwwl.com