Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Public overinflates time spent by dermatologists on cosmetic Tx

(HealthDay)—The public believes dermatologists spend more time performing cosmetic procedures than they actually do, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Oral contraceptive equal to antibiotics for acne care

(HealthDay)—At six months, oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are comparable to systemic antibiotics for acne management, according to a review published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study IDs risk factors for severe hidradenitis suppurativa

(HealthDay)—Risk factors associated with severity of the disease may help guide therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Opportunity for reduced antibiotic use in acne treatment

(HealthDay)—Duration of antibiotic use for acne appears to be decreasing; however, nearly one-fifth of courses exceed six months, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Oncology & Cancer

Almost three-quarters of skin cancers OK for Mohs surgery

(HealthDay)—Application of recently published appropriate-use criteria suggests Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) can be used in nearly three-quarters of skin cancers, according to a study published in the July issue of the ...

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E-learning enables parents to assess infantile hemangiomas

(HealthDay)—Parents are able to correctly diagnose and evaluate an infantile hemangioma (IH) after completing an e-learning module, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy ...

Oncology & Cancer

Review: New tanning beds just as dangerous as former models

(HealthDay)—Use of tanning beds is associated with increased likelihood of a melanoma diagnosis, with similar odds seen for use of newer tanning beds, according to a review published in the May issue of the Journal of the ...

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