Dermatology

Lasers Lighting the Way for Enhanced Treatment of Melasma and Tattoo Removal

On the surface, it would seem as though the skin condition melasma (commonly referred to as the “mask of pregnancy”) and tattoos would have…    

Video consults with dermatologists aid treatment

After a live video consult with a dermatologist, almost every patient who’d previously been checked out by a primary care doctor had a change…    

Treatment of psoriasis gets new hope

About 300 000 Swedes suffer from the difficult to treat disease, which manifests itself in scaly and often itchy patches on the skin. The…    

More sore throats in people on acne medication

Young adults who take oral antibiotics for acne may be more likely to get sore throats, according to a new study.

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Nearly 1 in 4 people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis

If you have psoriasis or a family history of psoriasis and you are experiencing joint pain and swelling, you could have psoriatic arthritis, a…    

Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo

Engineers have developed a device platform that combines electronic components for sensing, medical diagnostics, communications and human-machine interfaces, all on an ultrathin skin-like patch…    

Extremely obese children have higher prevalence of psoriasis, higher heart disease risk

Children who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher prevalence of psoriasis, and teens with psoriasis, regardless of their body weight, have higher…    

Researchers discover underlying mechanisms of skin hardening syndromes

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered new details about the underlying mechanisms of skin hardening syndromes. The team connected pharmacological…    

Note to dermatologists: the necktie is out

A new survey of patients at dermatologists’ offices sends a clear message to doctors about their attire: scrap the necktie, but don’t lose the…    

Black women’s hair loss tied to braiding, weaving

Very tight braiding or weaving is linked to a permanent type of hair loss that affects many African American women, new research suggests.

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New Psoriasis Guidelines Stress Importance of Individualized Treatment Plans

Building on the evidence-based findings of five previously published guidelines of care that examine the use of a variety of medical therapies for the…    

Many ignore indoor tanning risks

Too many Americans are ignoring the dangers of indoor tanning, or they are unaware of the dangers, as evident by the number of people…    

Study Reveals Major Shift in How Eczema Develops

Like a fence or barricade intended to stop unwanted intruders, the skin serves as a barrier protecting the body from the hundreds of allergens,…    

Lower occurrence of atopic dermatitis in children thanks to farm animals and cats

Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a chronic and extremely painful inflammation of the skin that frequently occurs in early childhood, generally…    

Baldness drug works, but some have sexual problems

The widely used baldness drug finasteride (Propecia) indeed boosts hair growth in men, but some may develop sexual problems, according to a new analysis.…    

Dog ownership is associated with reduced eczema in children with dog allergies

Children with eczema, a chronic skin condition that often begins in childhood, have a greater risk of developing asthma and food allergies. The…    

Psoriasis tied to depression, suicide

People with the skin condition psoriasis are more likely to be depressed, anxious and thinking about suicide, than those without the problem, according to…    

Beach umbrellas do not block out all solar radiation

A team of researchers from the University of Valencia (UV) has proven that 34% of ultraviolet radiation filters through under beach umbrellas. According to…    

Longer breastfeeding may raise infants’ eczema risk

Longer breastfeeding may increase, not decrease, the risk of a common itchy skin condition called atopic dermatitis that develops in about 12 percent of…    

Hyperoxia May Slow Formation of Wrinkles

It’s no secret that UVB radiation from the sun causes wrinkles. However, a Japanese study published in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative…    

Wet wipes may cause rashes

Using wet wipes after going to the bathroom can be a less-than-soothing experience, according to a new report of four people who developed severe…    

Laser therapy may ease type of eczema

Laser therapy that delivers a concentrated beam of ultraviolet light may help ease a hard-to-treat form of eczema, a small study suggests.

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Vitamin E linked to less of the skin disease eczema

Kids who eat lots of foods containing vitamin E may have a lower risk of the itchy skin condition called eczema, a new study…    

Sunscreen Safety and Effectiveness

Sunscreen active ingredients, which are compounds that absorb, scatter or reflect ultraviolet (UV) light, are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs by the U.S. Food…    

P&G being sued over Pampers Dry Max diapers

Procter & Gamble Co is being sued by parents claiming new Pampers diapers have caused severe rashes and other skin conditions on their children,…