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Researchers Identify Gene in Age Related Hearing Loss
• Genetics • • Skin Care • Dec 02 08
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, accounts for 30 percent of all hearing loss. So, why do some people lose their hearing as they get…
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…
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…
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…
Patients with Psoriasis at Increased Risk for Developing Other Serious Medical Conditions
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Mar 24 08
It has long been known that psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and bleed, can have…
Dermatology Team Finds Treatment for Rare “Life-ruining” Condition
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Mar 11 08
Dalhousie Medical School dermatologist Dr. Barrie Ross and his colleagues have successfully ended a 20-year quest to find a treatment for Familial Cold Autoinflammatory…
Plastic Surgeons Deploy New Laser for Wrinkle Removal, Acne Scarring, Tattoo Removal
• Cosmetics • • Dermatology • • Skin Care • • Surgery • Feb 13 08
UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are among a handful in the nation deploying a new type of laser that goes deeper into the…
Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers at Increased Risk for Irritant Contact Dermatitis
• Skin Care • Feb 01 08
For the millions of health care workers in the United States, repeated hand washing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance.…
Men Need More Botox Than Women
• Cosmetics • • Skin Care • Dec 30 07
A review published in Dermatologic Therapy reveals that men can be treated with Botox for cosmetic procedures in the same way as women but…
New study shows smoking increases risk of psoriasis
• Tobacco & Marijuana • • Skin Care • Oct 29 07
Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders - psoriasis. Researchers have found that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis,…
Researcher Developing New Method for Hearing Loss Assessment
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Sep 06 07
A Purdue University researcher is working on a new technique to diagnose hearing loss in a way that more accurately reflects real-world situations.
“The…
Aldara cream treats skin damage from sun
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • • Drug News • Aug 17 07
A type of skin lesion called actinic keratosis, caused by long-term exposure to the sun, responds well to prescription Aldara cream applied three times…
Drug Effective In Treatment of Heavy Psoriasis Patients
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Aug 02 07
A meta-analysis of four randomized Phase III placebo-controlled trials confirms that the injectable drug Efalizumab, a humanized therapeutic antibody designed to selectively and reversibly…
Natural signal holds promise for psoriasis, age-related skin damage
• Skin Care • Jun 28 07
The body may hold a secret to normalizing skin cell growth that is over zealous in psoriasis and non-melanoma skin cancers and too slow…
Protecting Your Eyes from Dangers of the Summer Sun
• Eye / Vision Problems • • Skin Care • May 09 07
The sun provides enjoyment, but over-exposure can damage your skin and your eyes.
The harm to your eyes comes from the ultraviolet (UV) light…
Protect Your Skin in Colder Months
• Skin Care • Feb 12 07
Just because it’s cold or cloudy, don’t get lulled into the false security of thinking you can ignore protecting your skin against the sun.
…
Doctors warn of poisoning from hand gels
• Skin Care • Feb 01 07
At least two people have become intoxicated by drinking hand-sanitizing gels, a potentially deadly habit, doctors reported on Wednesday.
A prison inmate and a…
A new way to fight ageing
• Skin Care • Dec 16 06
A new anti-aging ingredient developed by UNSW researchers is expected to be available in skin products as early as next year.
Known as GGC,…
Tea aids recovery of radiation damaged skin
• Skin Care • Dec 05 06
A team of American and German researchers have discovered that tea extracts can help reduce the skin damage caused by cancer radiation therapy.
The…
Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Skin Right from the Beginning
• Skin Care • Oct 18 06
Almost right from the beginning of a child’s life, parents encourage their children to be healthy eaters while being active and fit. This also…
A Balancing Act: Hormones and the Skin
• Skin Care • Jul 27 06
Throughout her life, a woman may blame many things on her hormones: unpredictable emotions, weight gain and even changes in her skin, hair and…
Choosing the Right Sunscreen
• Skin Care • Jun 22 06
Before you head outdoors to enjoy summer activities, slather on the sunscreen. The average adult requires 1 ounce of sunscreen - 2 tablespoons’ worth…
New skin care regimen proves effective for Rosacea
• Skin Care • May 31 06
Rosacea is a disabling skin condition characterized by facial redness and has historically been challenging to treat.
But, new research published by leading dermatologist…
Eczema In Children Exposed To Cats
• Skin Care • May 22 06
Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema, according to a study to be presented…
Topical therapies show promise for Psoriasis
• Skin Care • Mar 06 06
Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly patches that itch and bleed, not only makes the activities of daily life difficult,…