Hello and welcome to another fascinating edition of the EMJ Dermatology newsletter, your trusted source for all of the latest news and developments in the field. Within you will find a wealth of information, delivered in a concise and easy-to-digest format that is perfectly suited to the conscientious modern medical professional. As we move closer to autumn we will also experience the 24th EADV Congress, this year to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. We have details on this and a selection of other upcoming events included for your perusal. We also present reports on some of the emerging dermatological technology making headway in the industry, such as a new device capable of performing skin biopsies quickly and without the need for anaesthetic, and the development of devices and dressings that may allow wounds to heal more quickly through electrical stimulation. We hope this newsletter proves to be both informative and enjoyable, and we wish you all the best until our next edition.
Methylisothiazolinone (MI), along with Kathon™ CG (methylchloroisothiazolinone/MI), are widely used preservatives to prevent bacterial overgrowth in aqueous solutions of various types of cosmetic, household, and industrial products. Because of its high sensitising power and widespread use, MI is currently one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, both in our private lives and in the occupational field. As it was thought that MI had less sensitivity capacity, it started to be commercialised separately, and a new epidemic of sensitisation to these preservatives has been observed in recent years. MI should be included separately in the standard patch testing series. Also, the use of isothiazolinones should be revised, and legislative measures from the competent authorities should be implemented in order to resolve this problem.
Quality-switched (q-switched) laser systems are the gold standard for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and tattoo removal. A frequently used system is the q-switched ruby laser that emits monochromatic light at the wavelength of 694 nm. This system is used for the removal of age spots (senile lentigines), seborrhoeic keratosis, tattoos, and other dyschromatoses. The increasing need for the removal of, for example, age spots and unwanted tattoos, reflects both the wish of our ageing society to preserve a youthful appearance and the steadily growing prevalence of tattoos. This review highlights the potential, limitations, and novel treatment concepts of using q-switched ruby laser systems.
“[This new device would] make it possible for the patient to leave the doctor's office with the diagnostic tests already done, and to begin earlier treatment if necessary.”
"When used in acute and chronic wounds, bandages are essentially just a covering. With this technology we hope that the dressings will be able to make a significant functional contribution to healing the wounds and getting the patient back to full health as quickly as possible."
What’s Happening in EMJ: Dermatology
Here at EMJ, we have been working tirelessly to bring you the next edition of our eJournal, EMJ Dermatology 3.1, released this November which, along with the usual cutting-edge scientific papers, will include an exhaustive review of the EADV Congress, including reports on the foremost presentations and talking points, as well as interviews, abstract summaries, and news stories. It is surely not to be missed. Primarily EMJ is a platform for the exchange of ideas, so why not join the conversation at one or more of our social media outlets, which include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or you can visit our website here.
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