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Straight talk about poison ivy
(HealthDay)—Reports that poison ivy has gotten bigger, stronger or more prevalent are misleading, one dermatologist says.
Jul 10, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mobile teledermoscopy for short-term monitoring of atypical moles
Allowing patients to use mobile devices to capture skin images appears to be a feasible and effective method for short-term monitoring of atypical nevi (moles), according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Jan 28, 2015
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Booking a trip to the ER on your smartphone? It's a breeze
It's like OpenTable for medical appointments. No waiting weeks to see a dermatologist. No sitting for hours in the emergency room. No frantic calls to find a family doctor with openings.
Jan 15, 2015
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Is the label 'hypoallergenic' helpful or just marketing hype?
Many consumers seek out shampoos, soaps and cosmetics that are labeled "hypoallergenic" or "dermatologist tested," words that imply the products are safe to use. But recent research gives shoppers reason to question what ...
Dec 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dermatologists present seven referral tips for rheumatologists
(HealthDay)—Dermatologists and rheumatologists often refer to one another, and in an article published in the November issue of The Rheumatologist, dermatologists present seven tips for rheumatologists to improve this collaboration.
Nov 20, 2014
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Few adverse events found in noninvasive, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, including fillers, neurotoxins and laser and energy device procedures are exceedingly safe and have essentially no risk of serious adverse events, reports a new Northwestern Medicine ...
Nov 5, 2014
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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.
Oct 30, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Online dermatologic follow-up for atopic dermatitis earns equivalent results
An online model for follow-up care of atopic dermatitis (eczema) that gave patients direct access to dermatologists resulted in equivalent clinical improvement compared to patients who received traditional in-person care ...
Oct 22, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acne can't be prevented or cured, but it can be treated effectively
Acne just won't go away. The skin condition characterized by unsightly blemishes remains one of the most common disorders there is, with an estimated 80 percent of all people having outbreaks at some point in their lives. ...
Jun 6, 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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