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Dermatologists currently have little training in nanodermatology, but they want to learn more, according to the results of a study published this month in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
The survey was conducted by Dr. Adnan Nasir and Dr. Adam Friedman, president and vice president, respectively, of the Nanodermatology Society.
They sent an online survey to members of the dermatology community including dermatology trainees, investigators, and faculty at U.S. academic medical centers (J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10:1037-41.).
Data from 23 respondents showed that 70% had not had any type of education related to nanotechnology, despite its long-term use in sunscreens and cosmetics, and its more recent evolution into prescription skin medications (particularly acne treatments), the researchers noted.
More than three quarter of the respondents (78%) said they agreed that "nanotechnology research can contribute to better fundamental understanding of skin disease," and that nanodermatology research should be funded. However, 61% said they were uncertain regarding nanodermatology safety in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products.
The results of the preliminary study may help establish the groundwork for larger survey studies to better assess the need for more nanodermatology education, the researchers noted. Stay tuned for chances to learn more about the big role tiny particles play in dermatology.
-Heidi Splete (on twitter @hsplete)
Dermatologists currently have little training in nanodermatology, but they want to learn more, according to the results of a study published this month in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
The survey was conducted by Dr. Adnan Nasir and Dr. Adam Friedman, president and vice president, respectively, of the Nanodermatology Society.
They sent an online survey to members of the dermatology community including dermatology trainees, investigators, and faculty at U.S. academic medical centers (J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10:1037-41.).
Data from 23 respondents showed that 70% had not had any type of education related to nanotechnology, despite its long-term use in sunscreens and cosmetics, and its more recent evolution into prescription skin medications (particularly acne treatments), the researchers noted.
More than three quarter of the respondents (78%) said they agreed that "nanotechnology research can contribute to better fundamental understanding of skin disease," and that nanodermatology research should be funded. However, 61% said they were uncertain regarding nanodermatology safety in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products.
The results of the preliminary study may help establish the groundwork for larger survey studies to better assess the need for more nanodermatology education, the researchers noted. Stay tuned for chances to learn more about the big role tiny particles play in dermatology.
-Heidi Splete (on twitter @hsplete)
Dermatologists currently have little training in nanodermatology, but they want to learn more, according to the results of a study published this month in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
The survey was conducted by Dr. Adnan Nasir and Dr. Adam Friedman, president and vice president, respectively, of the Nanodermatology Society.
They sent an online survey to members of the dermatology community including dermatology trainees, investigators, and faculty at U.S. academic medical centers (J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10:1037-41.).
Data from 23 respondents showed that 70% had not had any type of education related to nanotechnology, despite its long-term use in sunscreens and cosmetics, and its more recent evolution into prescription skin medications (particularly acne treatments), the researchers noted.
More than three quarter of the respondents (78%) said they agreed that "nanotechnology research can contribute to better fundamental understanding of skin disease," and that nanodermatology research should be funded. However, 61% said they were uncertain regarding nanodermatology safety in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products.
The results of the preliminary study may help establish the groundwork for larger survey studies to better assess the need for more nanodermatology education, the researchers noted. Stay tuned for chances to learn more about the big role tiny particles play in dermatology.
-Heidi Splete (on twitter @hsplete)