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Smoking Associated With Common Adult Acne Type

The type of acne most common in adult females is comedonal postadolescent acne, and it appears to be strongly correlated with smoking cigarettes, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Fibroblast injection improves depressed acne scars, study shows

Injection of autologous cultured fibroblasts (azficel-T; Laviv, Fibrocell Science) is safe and effective for improving the appearance of distensible, depressed acne scars, according to the results of a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial reported by Girish "Gilly" Munavalli, M.D., at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

IBD, depression risks with isotretinoin very small, research shows

Although it's tough to accurately assess the associations between isotretinoin use and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bone abnormalities or depression, research to date shows that these risks are very small.

Sublative rejuvenation targets acne, scarring

Sublative rejuvenation, a radiofrequency (RF) technique used for skin rejuvenation, is proving useful in the treatment of acne and acne scars, says Michael Gold, M.D. Several years ago, Syneron launched the eMatrix system, which offers sublative rejuvenation, to bridge the gap between aggressive and nonaggressive laser and light techniques, while at the same time offering a safer treatment option for all skin types.

Lasers help to resolve acne scars

Successfully treating acne scars requires matching one's tools to the scar in question, all while managing patient expectations, says Barry DiBernardo, M.D. Patients with acne scarring commonly present with active acne as well, says Dr. DiBernardo, a Montclair, N.J., plastic surgeon in private practice.

New York dermatologist relishes family, friend and patient interactions

Diane Berson, M.D., lives for life's interactions. "I just enjoy interactions on a daily basis, whether that's with my patients, my family, my colleagues or my friends," she says.