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Oncology & Cancer

Study: Timing of melanoma diagnosis, treatment critical to survival

A new Cleveland Clinic study underscores the importance of early detection and treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The research, published online today in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hair loss pathology identified in pityriasis versicolor lesions

(HealthDay) -- Patients with pityriasis versicolor (PV) lesions may experience hair thinning and/or loss within the lesion, according to a study published online May 10 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Oncology & Cancer

Dermoscopically, melanoma, spitz nevi indistinguishable

(HealthDay)—Melanoma may be dermoscopically indistinguishable from Spitz nevi, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Immunology

Psoriasis tied to 14 other autoimmune diseases

(HealthDay) -- Patients with psoriasis have significantly higher odds for having at least one of 14 other autoimmune diseases, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Hyperhidrosis tied to prevalence of anxiety, depression

(HealthDay)—Hyperhidrosis (HH) is associated with increased prevalence of anxiety and depression, in a HH severity-dependent manner, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy ...

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