SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI) , a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial rejuvenation procedures today at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Antonio. The data show that the unique 4% hydroquinone- based system in combination with common non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation procedures improved overall skin quality in up to 80 percent of subjects.

As rated by investigators, eighty-three percent of patients treated with the Condition & Enhance System and botulinum toxin type A injections (i.e., Botox(R)) experienced a 1-grade improvement (from moderate to mild or mild to none) in hyperpigmentation.

The Vicky Files: Is Emery in the doghouse?

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and in my opinion, the biggest story isn't the perfection of the New England Patriots. It isn't whether another Manning can win a Super Bowl. Or even if "Spygate" will hang over the whole thing. It's halftime. Ever since the "wardrobe malfunction", the NFL has chosen "safe" acts for its biggest stage. This year, it turned to "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul, who -- many, many years ago -- had a music career. Now, she wasn't the most gifted singer or dancer, nor was she the most attractive musician, but somehow, she maintained a career long enough that she got the producers of one of America's top shows to buy into her. Her behavior on that show often is cringe-worthy, but it's nothing compared to what she is up to now. You see, Ms. Abdul wants to pre-tape her routine, because, ummm, she is too nervous to perform live.

Fugitive roundup corrals six

Little said the department has filed for "about a dozen" new escape warrants to replace those that vanished. More new warrants are likely.

The state Department of Correction has insisted that the responsibility of finding those escapees falls on local sheriffs' offices, but Little said Tuesday that the state is working with several counties to rectify "some individual situations we have identified" in which warrants don't exist.

Study Finds Smoking Causes Acne

Before you light up your next cigarette, a new study shows nicotine may have yet another hidden danger, especially for women. Local 12 Medical Reporter Liz Bonis explains in today's Health Alert.Not that you need another reason to quit, but this study found that smoking has been linked to serious problems with your skin. We stopped out in Western Hills today at Queen City Physicians to tell you more about this research.It is published in the British Journal of Dermatology. Scientists found women who smoke are four times more likely to develop non-inflammatory acne as non-smokers. This can cause blocked pores, large whiteheads and even small cysts. Women may be more at risk for this than guys who smoke, researchers say, because of fluctuating hormones. The nicotine makes this worse because it constricts blood vessels, and reduces the supply of oxygen to the skin which is needed for new cells.If you are having skin problems, make sure you see your own dermatologist.