Medications
FDA approves new nail fungus treatment
(HealthDay)—A new topical nail fungus treatment, Jublia, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jun 12, 2014
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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 ...
May 8, 2014
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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 ...
May 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Dermatologist care tied to better self-detection of melanoma
(HealthDay)—Patients with self-detected primary melanoma who have an established dermatologist are more likely to have thinner lesions at the time of diagnosis, according to research published in the May issue of the Journal ...
Apr 25, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Addicted to tanning? Research looks at correlation between OCD, body dysmorphia and tanning addiction
They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable types of the disease, yet many continue to tan to excess.
Feb 19, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
People of color need sun protection to avoid skin cancer
(HealthDay)—Although skin cancer is less prevalent among people of color than in whites, sun protection and other preventive measures are essential components of skin care in these populations, according to research published ...
Feb 14, 2014
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Formaldehyde levels in hair straighteners too high
(HealthDay)—Formaldehyde concentrations in Brazilian keratin treatment hair straightening products may exceed recommended safety levels, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American ...
Jan 23, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Few dermatology patients engage in skin CA surveillance
(HealthDay)—Few dermatology patients engage in skin cancer screening behaviors, and most have poor knowledge about melanoma, with lower understanding among minority patients, according to a study published in the February ...
Jan 23, 2014
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AAD issues top five Choosing Wisely recommendations
(HealthDay)—The top five dermatology-related issues that physicians and patients should question have been released by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) as part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, and have been published ...
Nov 27, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rosacea risk higher in female migraine sufferers
(HealthDay)—There is a slight increased risk of rosacea among females with migraines, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Sep 20, 2013
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