Health
LGBT people can face unique skin health challenges
Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says.
Mar 12, 2024
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News tagged with laser hair removal
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Barbers can partner with dermatologists to augment pseudofolliculitis barbae care
An educational intervention targeted at barbers substantially increases knowledge regarding the causes, prevention, and treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to a research letter published online Dec. 6 ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Surgery
Study finds that laser epilation reduces risk of recurrence of pilonidal disease
Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, according to research conducted ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Surgery
Over 17.7 million cosmetic procedures performed in U.S. in 2018
(HealthDay)—More than 17.7 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2018, with an increasing trend seen in body-shaping procedures, according to a report published ...
Mar 11, 2019
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Surgery
If you're considering cosmetic surgery...
(HealthDay)—More than 17 million cosmetic procedures are performed in the United States each year. Most of these are minimally invasive, designed to improve your appearance in subtle ways without the surgery, stitches and ...
Nov 5, 2018
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Surgery
Consensus recommendations on isotretinoin and timing of skin procedures
A new article published by JAMA Dermatology reports on a panel of national experts that was convened and a review of the medical literature that was done to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the safety of skin ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Surgery
ASPS: Cosmetic procedures increased 3 percent in 2014
(HealthDay)—According to a new report, 15.6 million cosmetic procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2014, an increase of 3 percent since 2013. The report was issued ...
Mar 2, 2015
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Surgery
Legal claims rising for laser surgery by nonphysicians
(HealthDay)—Legal claims related to cutaneous laser surgery performed by nonphysician operators (NPOs) are increasing, according to research published in the April issue of JAMA Dermatology.
Apr 18, 2014
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Surgery
Low fluence, multiple pass laser efficacious in hair removal
(HealthDay)—Using diode lasers at low fluences and high average power with a multiple pass in-motion technique is an effective method for hair removal, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Lasers in Surgery and ...
Feb 21, 2014
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Other
Patients increasingly sue over botched laser hair removals
(HealthDay)—Laser hair removal is the most commonly litigated cutaneous laser surgery procedure, with physicians being named as defendants even when not performing the procedure, according to research published in the February ...
Mar 1, 2013
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