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Jul 17, 20202 min read

Ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser debridement improves chronic wound healing

“Our study found the ultrapulsed CO2 laser can more effectively decrease wound infection rate, promote an increase in wound blood perfusion,

Feb 1, 20192 min read

Reimbursement procedure for off-label medications may be unreliable

Researchers say that based on these results, new policies on off-label coverage decisions may be needed, particularly in dermatologic practi

Jan 8, 20192 min read

New tool indicates when IV antibiotics are needed for cellulitis in children

Researchers noted that a cut-off score of four to start IV antibiotics yielded the highest correct classification of 80% of patients (sensit

Sep 20, 20182 min read

New survey provides insight into what psoriasis patients want from treatment

“From the findings of this survey, consistent and sustained long term efficacy and safety from large clinical studies, no pain at injection

Sep 10, 20182 min read

New UV light technology may prevent epidermal infections from medical devices

Conventional germicidal UV light, with a wavelength of 254 nm, is also effective at killing bacteria, but it cannot be used in health care s

Jun 8, 20182 min read

‘Almost clear’ isn’t always good enough. Are you aware of the extent of the burden rosacea is having

“The research alerts us to the reality that people with rosacea can feel like they are stuck in an unwinnable situation . . . [we need to] e

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