GLG News by Cosmetic Dermatologists

fillers are important in cosmetic practice but caution must be observed till insurer is ready to compensate for any loss  done.

This article is important in that it discusses a rare but known side effect of filler injections- reactions to these agents. These reactions include allergies, infections, etc. The incidence is low- approximately 1000 cases out of 1.5 million injections. The majority of these reactions were not serious....

yes dermats are putting too much emphasis on cosmetology.There are reasons for this change.First and foremost it pays more to do botox.One botox procedure pays them equivaent of 20 consultations and repeated procedures brings more revenue. but clinical dermatology is ignored by most young dermatologists.Laser...

Acne treatment starts with washing face more often 2-3 times a day with salicylic acid face wash (saslic india cipla) or clean and clear face wash In Indian hot and humid weather frequent washing is needed. along with this antidandruff shampoo twice a week head and shoulders or Nizral or ciclopirox...

Skin care encompasses cosmetic procedures.  But those cosmetic procedures should not take priority over the medical conditions - especially since dermatologists are uniquely qualified to treat them.  I didn't go to medical school, a residency in medicine, and a fellowship in dermatology to...

1. Dermatologists need to keep the basics in dermatology2. The net return on cosmetics is much better than the net return3. It is important to create a balance that gives an opportunity for dermatology patients while treating cosmetics.4.It may be that many dermatologists are still new in cosmetics.5....

 This article is important in that it describes a growing trend among dermatologists to offer a higher level of "customer service" for their cash paying cosmetic patients. This has contributed in a small way to the long waits for non cosmetic dermatology patients to be able to see a dermatologist....

Unfortunately, the physicians have to buy the drugs and it pits the docs in the middle of the money war of pharmaceuticals.     The battle in between is getting too rough and expensive.          

Tacrolimus is used either alone or with topical steroids in acute stages while tacrolimus alone is preferred for maintenance so as to reduce the side effects of steroids. Relapses are a rule rather than exception in atopic dermatitis. Use of moisturizing cleansers, emollients and avoidance of irritants...

This article is important in that it describes a worrying trend for branded  pharmaceutical companies. As copays for branded products go up and the patients economic status worsens, the use of these drugs will fall. This may be especially true for medications in dermatology, where the perceived...