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Beach umbrellas do not block out all solar radiation
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Jul 20 10

A team of researchers from the University of Valencia (UV) has proven that 34% of ultraviolet radiation filters through under beach umbrellas. According to… Beach umbrellas do not block out all solar radiation   

 
 

Longer breastfeeding may raise infants’ eczema risk
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • • Skin Care • Jul 14 10

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

 
 

Hyperoxia May Slow Formation of Wrinkles
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Jun 30 10

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… Hyperoxia May Slow Formation of Wrinkles   

 
 

Wet wipes may cause rashes
• Dermatology • Jun 22 10

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… Wet wipes may cause rashes   

 
 

Laser therapy may ease type of eczema
• Dermatology • Jun 03 10

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

The study,… Laser therapy may ease type of eczema   

 
 

Vitamin E linked to less of the skin disease eczema
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 28 10

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

 
 

Sunscreen Safety and Effectiveness
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 25 10

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… Sunscreen Safety and Effectiveness   

 
 

P&G being sued over Pampers Dry Max diapers
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • • Skin Care • • Drug Abuse • May 14 10

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

 
 

Skin condition more likely in educated parents’ kids
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 14 10

Children of highly educated parents may be more prone to an irritating skin disorder than peers from less educated families, a new study… Skin condition more likely in educated parents’ kids   

 
 

Psoriasis Is More than Skin Deep
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Mar 04 10

For the approximately 7.5 million Americans affected by psoriasis, the thick, red, scaly, itchy plaques it causes only scratch the surface when it comes… Psoriasis Is More than Skin Deep   

 
 

Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • • Gender: Female • Mar 04 10

For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide… Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss   

 
 

Aging Skin—Are Those Spots Normal?
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Feb 12 10

Over time, skin suffers from wear and tear, and wrinkles, spots and growths begin to appear.

The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter… Aging Skin—Are Those Spots Normal?   

 
 

‘Poop’ dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals
• Dermatology • • Infections • Jan 26 10

Considered a dermatological nuisance that was long gone, skin irritations caused by toilet seats appear to be making a comeback in pediatricians’ offices, according… ‘Poop’ dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals   

 
 

Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis
• Arthritis • • Dermatology • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 06 09

As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that combines… Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis   

 
 

Smoke and mirrors: Study shows relationship between cigarette use and acne intensity
• Allergies • • Dermatology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 03 09

A recent study indicates that there is a significant association between cigarette smoking and the development and severity of acne lesions. According to one… Smoke and mirrors: Study shows relationship between cigarette use and acne intensity   

 
 

Psoriasis linked to diabetes, hypertension
• Dermatology • • Diabetes • Apr 21 09

Women with psoriasis run a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, perhaps because of the underlying inflammation that causes the skin condition,… Psoriasis linked to diabetes, hypertension   

 
 

New insights into progressive hearing loss
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Apr 13 09

In parallel studies in human and mouse, two groups of researchers have come to the same conclusion: that a new kind of gene is… New insights into progressive hearing loss   

 
 

Too much PlayStation can cause painful lumps: study
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Feb 25 09

Gamers beware: Keeping too tight a grip on the console and furiously pushing the buttons can cause a newly identified skin disorder marked by… Too much PlayStation can cause painful lumps: study   

 
 

Study evaluates types of skin diseases among military personnel who were evacuated from combat zones
• Dermatology • Feb 17 09

Dermatitis, benign moles, hives and cancerous skin lesions are among the most common diagnoses among military personnel who were evacuated from combat zones for… Study evaluates types of skin diseases among military personnel who were evacuated from combat zones   

 
 

Scientists unmask genetic markers associated with psoriasis
• Dermatology • Jan 26 09

Scientists at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, the U-M School of Public Health and their collaborators have found DNA “hotspots” that may… Scientists unmask genetic markers associated with psoriasis   

 
 

Sun-damaged Skin Responds Well to Laser Treatment
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Oct 21 08

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System Department of Dermatology have found scientific evidence that the appearance of sun-damaged skin may be improved… Sun-damaged Skin Responds Well to Laser Treatment   

 
 

Review Finds Probiotics Don’t Help Children with Eczema
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Oct 08 08

Eczema — an itchy, red rash that can occur anywhere on the body — is the most common skin condition, affecting 5 to… Review Finds Probiotics Don’t Help Children with Eczema   

 
 

Study examines motivations for tattoo removal
• Dermatology • Jul 22 08

Individuals who visit dermatology clinics for tattoo removal are more likely to be women than men, and may be motivated by the social stigma… Study examines motivations for tattoo removal   

 
 

Spring Into Sunny Weather but Stay Sun Safe
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Jun 13 08

As the weather grows warmer, people’s thoughts turn to outdoor activities and enjoying the sunshine. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute physicians and nurses are encouraging people… Spring Into Sunny Weather but Stay Sun Safe   

 
 

Corticosteroid creams no help for sunburns
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 22 08

Corticosteroid creams and ointments are often recommended for soothing a sunburn, but a new study suggests they are unlikely to help.

Topical corticosteroids, like… Corticosteroid creams no help for sunburns   

 
 
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