| Cancer-Specific Products: An Unnecessary Balm? It’s now easier than ever for cancer patients (and their relatives who come bearing presents) to find skin-care lines made specially for them. nytimes.com |
Ipsen: AZZALURE(R) Is Approved In France For Aesthetic Use In The Treatment Of Frown Lines Galderma, the leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, and Ipsen (Paris:IPN), an innovation-driven international specialty pharmaceutical group, announced that Azzalure® (botulinum toxin Type A manufactured by Ipsen), a muscle relaxant specifically developed for aesthetic use, has received a marketing authorization in France from the Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits de Santé (AFSSAPS). medicalnewstoday.com |
Studies Highlight A Revolutionary New Method Of Treating Post-Operative Bruising Candela Corporation (Nasdaq: CLZR) announced that two studies have reported superior results on patients who benefited from the Candela Vbeam(R) laser treatments for bruising resulting from cosmetic procedures. The studies concluded that the Vbeam pulsed-dye laser significantly expedited the healing process, improved outcomes, and provided greater overall patient satisfaction. medicalnewstoday.com |
Hairstylists Who Make House Calls House calls for haircuts, once a luxury for celebrities or brides, are becoming more common. nytimes.com |
Creams Offering Lighter Skin May Also Bring Health Risks Dermatologists nationwide are seeing women of Hispanic and African descent with severe side effects from misuse of skin-lightening creams; many of creams are sold in beauty shops, bodegas and online even though they contain prescription-strength ingredients; Hyprogel, made in Germany, contains powerful steroid and includes warning to use only as directed by doctor; no major studies have focused on use of such creams in US; former baseball player Sammy Sosa says that cream to 'soften' his skin h... query.nytimes.com |