News tagged with dermatology
High-risk HPV present in subset of penile carcinomas
(HealthDay) -- High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection is found in a subset of penile squamous cell carcinomas (PSCCs) that may develop from undifferentiated penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN), ...
Cancer
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Prevalence, risk of thyroid disease up in vitiligo patients
(HealthDay) -- Both the prevalence and the risk of thyroid diseases are significantly higher among patients with vitiligo compared to those without the condition, according to a study published online Aug. ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Reasons for discontinuation vary by psoriasis treatment
(HealthDay) -- The reasons for discontinuation of commonly used treatments for psoriasis vary by treatment, according to a study published online July 30 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 10, 2012 |
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Topical treatment shows potential for infantile eczema
(HealthDay) -- Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 15(R/S)-methyl-lipoxin A4 (LXA4) is well tolerated and reduces the severity of infantile eczema, according to a study published online July 26 in the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Superficial X-ray viable for basal, squamous cell carcinoma
(HealthDay) -- Superficial X-ray therapy remains a viable treatment for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in select patients, according to a study published online July 23 ...
Cancer
Aug 06, 2012 |
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Short/long-term analyses deem etanercept safe for psoriasis
(HealthDay) -- Etanercept treatment is well tolerated for psoriasis, with no indication of dose-related or cumulative toxicity in short- or long-term analyses, according to a study published in the August ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 29, 2012 |
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MRSA skin infections up, linked to furunculosis
(HealthDay) -- The incidence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in the United States is increasing and is associated with follicular infection, most commonly follic ...
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Jul 27, 2012 |
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Stability of fragrance patch test preparations examined
(HealthDay) -- Concentrations of several fragrance allergens applied to test chambers well in advance of patient testing may be reduced by 20 percent or more within hours when stored at room temperature, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 26, 2012 |
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Basal cell carcinoma risk can be chronic
In the powerful sunlight of July, newly published results from a large study of people at high risk for basal cell carcinoma support the emerging view of the nation's most common cancer as a chronic ailment ...
Cancer
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Components ID'd for ideal acne severity global grading tool
(HealthDay) -- Using an established method for consensus building, experts have identified the essential clinical components and features for an acne severity global grading tool, according to research published ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 20, 2012 |
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Chronic periodontitis increases risk of psoriasis
(HealthDay) -- Patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) are 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with psoriasis, and this risk is lessened but not nullified by CP treatment using gingivectomy or periodontal ...
Dentistry
Jul 19, 2012 |
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Study finds increases in restrictions on indoor tanning in several countries
Restrictions on indoor tanning, which studies suggest is linked to skin cancer, appear to have increased in several countries since 2003, according to a study published Online First by Archives of Dermatology.
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Jul 16, 2012 |
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Hypertrophy common in older patients with port-wine stains
(HealthDay) -- Hypertrophy is present in the majority of patients with port-wine stains (PWS) who are over the age of 50 years, according to a study published online July 2 in the Journal of the American Ac ...
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Jul 13, 2012 |
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Direct primary closure feasible for lower lip reconstruction
(HealthDay) -- Direct primary closure without undermining is a reliable method of reconstructing vermilionectomy defects of the lower lip, according to research published online June 18 in the British Journal of ...
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Jul 02, 2012 |
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Hep B screening urged before TNF-alpha inhibitor therapy
(HealthDay) -- All patients with psoriasis should be screened for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B core antibody prior to the initiation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitor therapy, according ...
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Jul 01, 2012 |
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