FDA eases access to Accutane

FDA eases access to Accutane
MSNBC - WASHINGTON - Women seeking an acne medicine that can cause severe birth defects may find it a little easier to fill their prescription: The government announced some changes Wednesday designed to ease access to the troublesome drug.

Acne Treatment and Acne Medicine
eMaxHealth.com - Lasers successfully erase tattoos without scarring, though with greater time and cost than getting the tattoo in the first place. Cosmetic surgery techniques, such as having a patient sit or stand while incision sites are marked so they blend into

L'Oreal's Fourth International Symposium on Ethnic Hair and Skin
PR Newswire - sponsored by the L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research in partnership with Howard University College of Medicine peel regimens that can safely treat hyper-pigmentation -- Lasers that are now safe to resurface darker skin with acne

Health Tip: Suggestions for Healthy Skin
MedicineNet.com - remove it carefully each day by thoroughly washing your face. Always wear sunscreen when you go outside -- even when it's cloudy and during winter months. If you have problems with your skin, see a dermatologist. Take care of special needs, such as acne

Jessica Simpson's skin fortune
femalefirst.co.uk - The 27-year-old singer-and-actress will continue to promote the skincare company's acne treatments. Jessica's business The blonde actress - who angered Proactiv bosses in 2005 when she put her clear skin down to prescription medicine Accutane


Therapy safer than sun for acne
Miami Herald - Q: I've always felt that sun exposure improves my acne and I've been considering indoor tanning to make it through the Leslie Baumann a board certified dermatologist at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. E-mail: drb@drbaumann.com



CoolTouch Introduces CoolLipo(TM) Laser System, Recently FDA Cleared
Forbes - Robert Weiss, MD, FACPh, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, finds the The CoolTouch CT3PLUS(TM) 1320 nm with CoolBreeze(TM) mode for painless acne and wrinkle treatment, the CoolTouch VARIA(TM


Health Tip: Teens Must Get Enough Sleep
MedicineNet.com - The Foundation offers these reasons for getting enough zzz's: Lack of sleep can cause problems with learning, memory and concentration. Without enough sleep, teens may be more susceptible to acne and other skin problems. Fatigue can cause aggression

Steiner Ranch Dermatology First in Central Texas to Offer Breakthrough
Forbes - Ranch Dermatology today announced the addition of Isolaz(TM), a revolutionary light-based treatment for eliminating acne Lain obtained his joint medical/masters in business administration degrees from Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University


Drugs and Treatments - Accutane Oral
WebMD - This medication is used to treat severe cystic acne (also known as nodular acne) that has not responded to other treatment Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Before using this


Isotrexin Gel
Tiscali - Acne Warning! Avoid exposure to sunlight or sunlamps while using this medicine, as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. If exposure to sunlight cannot be avoided, use protective measures such as sun-creams or protective clothing. Avoid contact


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