Surgery

Laser alone or with peel effective for mixed melasma

(HealthDay)—Low-fluence Q-switched Nd-YAG laser alone or with modified Jessner's peel are equally effective regimens for mixed melasma hyperpigmentation, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in the Journal of Cosmetic ...

Other

Rarely 'too early' for appearance-enhancing procedures

(HealthDay)—The effects of appearance-enhancing procedures such as neuromodulators, fillers, and light or laser treatments have lasting effects and can rarely be used "too early," according to a viewpoint piece published ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

More severe psoriasis explains the higher costs of care for men

Men often suffer from more severe cases of psoriasis than women, which may explain why the cost of care for men is higher. This is the conclusion of researchers at Sweden's Umeå University in a new study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Kids with psoriasis likely to be obese or overweight

The largest study of physician-treated children with psoriasis around the world shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese as children who don't have the disease, according to ...

Oncology & Cancer

Mortality similar for single and multiple primary melanomas

(HealthDay)—Mortality is similar for patients with single primary melanomas (SPMs) and multiple primary melanomas (MPMs), but relative mortality is considerably higher for patients with thicker SPMs versus thicker MPMs, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Statins don't reduce psoriasis risk

(HealthDay)—Statin use does not lower the risk of psoriasis, according to a study published online April 20 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

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