News tagged with dermatologist
Pediatricians endorse new acne treatment guidelines
(HealthDay)—Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.
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May 06, 2013 |
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Medicaid-insured children have limited access to dermatologists, researchers find
A recent Saint Louis University study revealed that Medicaid-insured children with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition that affects 20 percent children in the United States, do not have easy access to dermatologists.
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Apr 29, 2013 |
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Melanoma rates rising in US children
(HealthDay)—Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, doesn't usually occur in kids, but a new study shows that it's happening more often.
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Apr 03, 2013 |
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A step forward in the treatment of chronic urticaria
An international study involving dermatologists from the Hospital del Mar and Spanish subjects has concluded that a drug normally used to treat severe bronchial asthma caused by allergies (Omalizumab) rapidly eliminates the ...
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Mar 20, 2013 |
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AAD: Complications of tattoos and tattoo ink discussed
(HealthDay)—Complications linked to tattoos and tattoo inks include allergic reactions, serious infections, and reactions that can be mistaken for skin cancer, according to information presented at the ...
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Mar 01, 2013 |
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AAD: Older men should screen themselves for skin cancer
(HealthDay)—Men aged 50 years or older are more likely to be diagnosed with invasive melanoma by a dermatologist than to detect it themselves; and they are less likely to seek a skin cancer screening due ...
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Mar 01, 2013 |
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Majority of Missouri tan salons allow pre-teens
A survey of tanning salon operators in Missouri shows that 65 percent would allow children as young as 10 to 12 years old to use tanning beds. That's despite evidence that any tanning bed use increases the risk of all skin ...
Pediatrics
Feb 25, 2013 |
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Study finds no tie between acne drug accutane and Crohn's, colitis
(HealthDay)—A new study counters the notion that the prescription acne drug Accutane raises the risk of Crohn's disease or colitis in women.
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Feb 20, 2013 |
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Skin-care basics for your new baby
(HealthDay)—Bathing a baby and caring for the newborn's skin can intimidate new parents, an expert says.
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Feb 10, 2013 |
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Want to get rid of that old tattoo? You're not alone
(HealthDay)—It seems that tattoos are everywhere these days, but along with the increase in people getting inked, the number of Americans undergoing procedures to have a tattoo removed is also on the rise, ...
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Feb 09, 2013 |
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Kids with psoriasis likely to be obese or overweight
The largest study of physician-treated children with psoriasis around the world shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese as children who don't have the disease, according to ...
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Nov 19, 2012 |
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Face-washing tips for healthier-looking skin
Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.
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Nov 14, 2012 |
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Delays in diagnosis, variations in treatment for morphea
(HealthDay)—Patients with localized scleroderma (morphea) often experience delay in diagnosis and variability in treatment that is based more on the specialty of the provider than disease characteristics, ...
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Oct 17, 2012 |
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'Strawberry' birthmarks grow rapidly when babies just weeks old, study finds
Strawberry-shaped birthmarks called infantile hemangiomas grow rapidly in infants much earlier than previously thought, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco, researchers found. Their study, published online ...
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Aug 14, 2012 |
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New findings break tanning misconceptions: 'There is no such thing as a safe tan'
A new study conducted by GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) researchers Edward C. De Fabo, Ph.D., Frances P. Noonan, Ph.D., and Anastas Popratiloff, M.D., Ph.D., has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Their ...
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Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
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