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Jill Waibel, MD, FAAD: Innovations in Laser Modalities for the Treatment of Scars

Dermatology Times

Waibel shared pearls in laser therapy and other scar treatment modalities in her talks at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

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Review: Judicous Use of Acne Medications May Prevent Scarring

The Dermatology Digest

When it comes to acne scarring, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure, finds new research in the Journal of Integrative Dermatology. Scarring is a known sequela of acne vulgaris and can often reduce a patient’s quality of life and self-image. 3% (Differin, Galderma) • Adapalene 0.3/Benzoyl

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Scarring Alopecia: What Does the Evidence Show?

The Dermatology Digest

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved therapies for scarring alopecia, and existing treatments are often ineffective, which is why many patients turn to complementary and alternative therapies. For the study, researchers conducted a literature review on alopecia and complementary treatments. There are no U.S. The upshot?

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FDA Clears Sofwave SUPERB Applicator for the Treatment of Acne Scars

Dermatology Times

From its clinical study, 97% of patients saw improvement in acne scars after 3 treatment sessions.

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A Combination of Surgical and Non-Surgical Approaches May Prove Beneficial in Treatment of Facial Acne Scars

Dermatology Times

Authors of a recent review concluded that combining various therapies holds promise in the treatment of acne scarring.

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Cantella Triterpenes Cream May be a Potential Hypertrophic Scar Treatment

Dermatology Times

Researchers found that STAT3 could be activated, and inhibition could be achieved in patients with hypertrophic scarring.

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Maximize Device Options for Acne and Acne Scarring

Dermatology Times

Treatments using lasers and microneedling for acne and acne scarring have grown in recent years, offering patients more options.