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... Potential association between skin cancer cream and improvements of prematurely aged skin Public release date: 3-Mar-2006 [ | E-mail Article ] Contact: Marianne Stoudemayer, S.K.I.N.

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skininc3@aol.com 610-825-4792 WeissComm Partners Potential association between skin cancer cream and improvements of prematurely aged skin Aldara (imiquimod) cream reduces fine lines and wrinkles; improves skin texture and color Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, March 3, 2006 – Results from a new study show that Aldara (imiquimod) Cream, 5%, a topical skin cancer treatment, improved the structure and appearance of prematurely aged skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, dyspigmentations and texture.

The findings, from researchers at S.K.I.N.

Incorporated, a dermatology research facility, are presented as a poster this weekend at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Francisco.

Aldara Cream is an immune response modifier used to treat precancerous skin lesions called actinic keratoses (AK) as well as superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC), a nonmelanoma skin cancer.

It works by stimulating the body's immune system.

AK and sBCC are the result of a lifetime of exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Long-term exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can also cause structural and cosmetic damage to the skin commonly referred to as photodamage.

Photodamaged skin is characterized by fine lines and wrinkles, roughness, dryness, lack of firmness and irregular pig...

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In January, Boston Scientific triumphed in a fierce bidding war for Guidant, trumping competitor Johnson & Johnson’s buyout price with an $80-per-share offer (see Guidant Picks Boston for $27B).

The commission will not be treating the case as a simplified merger procedure with a relatively straightforward path to clearance, according to the European wire service AFX News.

The news service said the commission set a March 30 deadline on the case.

But if competition concerns arise, the commission holds the option to launch an in-depth probe that could last up to four months.

To help avoid regulatory issues, Boston Scientific made a deal with Abbott Laboratories calling for Abbott to acquire Guidant’s vascular inter...

... WebWire® | Randy Haugen of IBOAI Speaks About Alternatives to Cosmetic Procedures Advanced Search March 3, 2006 Randy Haugen of IBOAI Speaks About Alternatives to Cosmetic Procedures IBOAI3/3/2006 2:29:03 PM WebWire Related Industries • Fashion/Appeal At-Home Skin Care Treatments from ARTISTRY Derma Options are Gentler, Non-Invasive when Compared to Costly Dermatological & Plastic Surgery Procedures.

“88 percent prefer milder, more affordable treatments,” – Randy Haugen GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Mar.

3, 2006 – “Research shows that in 2004, nearly $12 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures in the U.S.,” says Randy Haugen of Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI, www.iboai.com), the official trade association for Quixtar IBOs.

“According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, men are purchasing cosmetic procedures in record numbers,” says Valerie Haugen.

The number of forehead lifts, injection treatments and laser resurfacing treatments more than doubled for men from 2003 to 2004.

Many of these procedures were intended to correct the lines caused by the 15,000 facial expressions people make every day, including smiling, laughing, and frowning.

“In reality, four of the five most popular treatments are done using invasive technologies such as needles, knives and harsh chemicals that are quite expensive,” says Randy Haugen.

“Thankfully, those who are interested in healthier, younger looking skin do have alternat...