News tagged with dermatology


Sunbed skin cancer risk double that of Mediterranean midday summer sun

(Medical Xpress)—The average skin cancer risk from sunbeds is more than double that of spending the same length of time in the Mediterranean midday summer sun – according to new research from the University ...

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Deodorants: Do we really need them?

New research shows that more than 75 per cent of people with a particular version of a gene don't produce under-arm odour but use deodorant anyway.

Health created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 6

New laser resurfacing therapy promising for actinic keratoses

(HealthDay)—For patients with facial photodamage and actinic keratoses (AK), treatment with a new fractional resurfacing technique that uses a 1927-nm nonablative thulium laser reduces the number of facial ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fans of reality beauty shows twice as likely to tan, study says

(HealthDay)—People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

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Derm-path training linked to fewer diagnosis discrepancies

(HealthDay)—Fewer diagnostic discrepancies are seen for pathologists with dermatopathology fellowship training, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Serendipity points to new potential target and therapy for melanoma

(Medical Xpress)—A University of Colorado Cancer Center study in this month's edition of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology describes a new target and potential treatment for melanoma, the most d ...

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UV nail lamps do not significantly up skin cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Ultraviolet (UV) nail lamps, used for professional and personal nail techniques, do not pose a clinically significant skin cancer risk, according to a letter to the editor published online Dec. ...

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Lower BMI, especially in boys, has protective effect in acne

(HealthDay)—Family history, body mass index, and diet are all linked to the risk of moderate-to-severe acne in young adults, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the Am ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Itching can have a visual trigger, new research reveals

(Medical Xpress)—Itching is so contagious that simply seeing an image of an itch stimulus – such as ants or an insect bite – can trigger a physical response, new research suggests.

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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 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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.

Health created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Moderately dysplastic nevi re-excision not necessary

(HealthDay)—Re-excision of mildly or moderately histologically dysplastic nevi (HDN) that approach a microscopic border may not be necessary, as favorable long-term outcomes are achieved without re-excision, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fractional, ablative er:YAG laser akin for skin resurfacing

(HealthDay)—Multiple sessions of fractional laser treatment with erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) for facial resurfacing are comparable to a single ablative Er:YAG laser treatment, according to a ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New autoinflammatory disease linked to NOD2 mutations ID'd

(HealthDay)—A new autoinflammatory disease characterized by features including inflammatory polyarthritis/polyarthralgia and dermatitis, and involving mutations in the nucleotide-binding oligomerization ...

Inflammatory disorders created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Negative pigment network able to distinguish melanoma

(HealthDay)—Negative pigment network (NPN) can be used to distinguish melanoma from Spitz nevus and other benign lesions, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in the Journal of the American Ac ...

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