Friday, August 26, 2005
Ivermectin for treatment of rosacea
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Astron Clinica
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=29450
Quote:
"Astron Clinica, a Cambridge-based (UK) company which has developed a revolutionary skin-imaging technology that enables doctors and skincare specialists to look beneath the surface of the skin, has raised venture finance from Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain"
...
"Astron Clinica is currently developing applications of its SIAscopy™ technology for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne and rosacea, as well as in the cosmetics industry where SIAscopy™ can be used to analyse skin-aging."
Visit the Astron Clinica website for more information.
Quote:
"Astron Clinica, a Cambridge-based (UK) company which has developed a revolutionary skin-imaging technology that enables doctors and skincare specialists to look beneath the surface of the skin, has raised venture finance from Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain"
...
"Astron Clinica is currently developing applications of its SIAscopy™ technology for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne and rosacea, as well as in the cosmetics industry where SIAscopy™ can be used to analyse skin-aging."
Visit the Astron Clinica website for more information.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
FDA tightens accutane prescription rules
FDA Tightens Access to Acne Drug Linked to Birth Defects
Quote:
"U.S. regulators have ordered steps to prevent birth defects from the acne drug Accutane like those placed on thalidomide, the drug that caused deformed limbs in babies in the 1960s."
Quote:
"U.S. regulators have ordered steps to prevent birth defects from the acne drug Accutane like those placed on thalidomide, the drug that caused deformed limbs in babies in the 1960s."
Sunday, August 14, 2005
RRF Gets New MAC Members
It appears as though the Rosacea Research Foundation (http://www.rosacea-research.org) has announced two new MAC members: Dr. Nicholas Soldo and Dr. Linda Sy. Below is the announcement email sent to RRF Donors.
"Hi All,
We are excited to announce that Dr. Linda Sy and Dr. Nicholas Soldo have
agreed to join the Rosacea Research Foundation's Medical Advisory
Committee.
Many will know Dr. Sy as a dermatologist from her involvement with The
Rosacea Support Group and her skincare range. Dr. Soldo is known for his
expertise in IPL and has treated many thousands of rosacea sufferers.
Their involvement will be to advise and guide the RRF as to how to be
divest the funds that have been donated (which BTW just tipped over
$18,000). Our current idea is to co-fund an existing approved study. If
there are better options the MAC will be able to guide us.
The web page will be updated shortly, this is advance notice of some great
news.
Thanks indeed to Drs. Sy and Soldo for allowing us to benefit from your
passion and expertise in the field of rosacea.
We are talking with other experts and will advise as things are confirmed.
regards,
davidp.
--
David Pascoe,
President, Rosacea Research Foundation, http://www.rosacea-research.org"
"Hi All,
We are excited to announce that Dr. Linda Sy and Dr. Nicholas Soldo have
agreed to join the Rosacea Research Foundation's Medical Advisory
Committee.
Many will know Dr. Sy as a dermatologist from her involvement with The
Rosacea Support Group and her skincare range. Dr. Soldo is known for his
expertise in IPL and has treated many thousands of rosacea sufferers.
Their involvement will be to advise and guide the RRF as to how to be
divest the funds that have been donated (which BTW just tipped over
$18,000). Our current idea is to co-fund an existing approved study. If
there are better options the MAC will be able to guide us.
The web page will be updated shortly, this is advance notice of some great
news.
Thanks indeed to Drs. Sy and Soldo for allowing us to benefit from your
passion and expertise in the field of rosacea.
We are talking with other experts and will advise as things are confirmed.
regards,
davidp.
--
David Pascoe,
President, Rosacea Research Foundation, http://www.rosacea-research.org"
Dr. Steve Johnson Joins Rosacea Support
Dr. Steve Johnson posts to Rosacea-Support about his training and treatment with Dr. Soldo, the order of a Lumenis One, and his willingness to help. Dr Johnson practices out of Sevierville, Tennessee.
Quote:
"Also I would like to let you all know that I would like to participate on this board and answer any questions that I can. Rosacea IS my passion as I go to sleep thinking about it and wake up thinking about it."
Link to the original post:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rosacea/msg/0cedc3dcab445f1f
Quote:
"Also I would like to let you all know that I would like to participate on this board and answer any questions that I can. Rosacea IS my passion as I go to sleep thinking about it and wake up thinking about it."
Link to the original post:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rosacea/msg/0cedc3dcab445f1f
Friday, August 12, 2005
Rosacea and lasers
Nice little article at rosacea.org
Lasers Offer Key Treatment Options for More Difficult Signs of Rosacea
Quote:
"In a controlled study of laser therapy for rosacea, one side of the faces of 12 patients was treated with a pulsed dye laser, while the other side remained untreated as a control. The investigators noted a reduction of visible blood vessels by 75 percent, as well as a 55 percent reduction in flushing and a 50 percent reduction in redness. The treatment had no effect on papules and pustules. "
One of the studies referenced is "Lasers and light sources for rosacea" by Goldberg.
Lasers Offer Key Treatment Options for More Difficult Signs of Rosacea
Quote:
"In a controlled study of laser therapy for rosacea, one side of the faces of 12 patients was treated with a pulsed dye laser, while the other side remained untreated as a control. The investigators noted a reduction of visible blood vessels by 75 percent, as well as a 55 percent reduction in flushing and a 50 percent reduction in redness. The treatment had no effect on papules and pustules. "
One of the studies referenced is "Lasers and light sources for rosacea" by Goldberg.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
More on Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of rosacea
Abstract below:
Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of rosacea.
Dermatology. 2005; 211(2): 135-8
Nybaek H, Jemec GB
Background: Rosacea is a common disease, with an estimated prevalence of 5-10%. Established systemic and topical treatment is often effective but requires continuous medication. Aim: We report the outcome of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in 4 patients with rosacea. Methods: Prior treatment consisted of standard treatment with tetracycline and metronidazole. The treatment was however either ineffective or the patients were dissatisfied with the need for continuous treatment. The patients all received standard treatment with PDT. Results: The treated skin cleared in 3 of the 4 patients. Treatment with light alone did not appear to have any effect. In one of the patients there has been no relapse during a 9-month follow-up. In 2 patients, remissions lasted 3 months, during which time no additional or supplementary treatment was used. Conclusion: Our observation suggests that PDT may play a role in the future treatment of selected cases of rosacea. Copyright (c) 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Abstract below:
Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of rosacea.
Dermatology. 2005; 211(2): 135-8
Nybaek H, Jemec GB
Background: Rosacea is a common disease, with an estimated prevalence of 5-10%. Established systemic and topical treatment is often effective but requires continuous medication. Aim: We report the outcome of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in 4 patients with rosacea. Methods: Prior treatment consisted of standard treatment with tetracycline and metronidazole. The treatment was however either ineffective or the patients were dissatisfied with the need for continuous treatment. The patients all received standard treatment with PDT. Results: The treated skin cleared in 3 of the 4 patients. Treatment with light alone did not appear to have any effect. In one of the patients there has been no relapse during a 9-month follow-up. In 2 patients, remissions lasted 3 months, during which time no additional or supplementary treatment was used. Conclusion: Our observation suggests that PDT may play a role in the future treatment of selected cases of rosacea. Copyright (c) 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Red clover for hot flushes
BBC news article about red clover for meopausal hot flushes, also "desvenlafaxine succinate, which is thought to stabilise the body's heat control mechanism."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4738277.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4738277.stm
