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Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 25 12

The beginning of summer always seems to be accompanied by an onslaught of sunscreens. The market is crowded with lotions and sprays, powders and… Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers   

 
 

Exercise tied to lower risk of psoriasis: study
• Dermatology • May 22 12

Results from a large U.S. study suggest women who regularly exercise vigorously, including runners and aerobics buffs, may be less likely to get psoriasis… Exercise tied to lower risk of psoriasis: study   

 
 

Vigorous physical activity associated with reduced risk of psoriasis
• Dermatology • • Physical activity -exercise • May 21 12

A study of U.S. women suggests that vigorous physical activity may be associated with a reduced risk of psoriasis, according to a report published… Vigorous physical activity associated with reduced risk of psoriasis   

 
 

Sunscreens Remain Safe, Effective Form of Sun Protection
• Dermatology • May 15 12

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet… Sunscreens Remain Safe, Effective Form of Sun Protection   

 
 

Eye color may indicate risk for serious skin conditions
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 07 12

Eye color may be an indicator of whether a person is high-risk for certain serious skin conditions. A study, led by the University of… Eye color may indicate risk for serious skin conditions   

 
 

Blond hair evolved separately in Europe and the South Pacific
• Dermatology • • Genetics • May 04 12

Though the indigenous people of the Solomon Islands all have dark skin, about 5% to 10% also have naturally blond hair – and a… Blond hair evolved separately in Europe and the South Pacific   

 
 

Coffee not linked to psoriasis
• Dermatology • • Dieting • Mar 20 12

First it was beer, then it was cigarettes. Finally, researchers have found a vice that’s not tied to psoriasis: coffee.

In fact, when Dr.… Coffee not linked to psoriasis   

 
 

Treating psoriasis to prevent heart attacks and strokes
• Dermatology • • Heart • • Stroke • Mar 17 12

A clinical study co-led by the Montreal Heart Institute and Innovaderm Research Inc., which was presented today at the annual meeting of the American… Treating psoriasis to prevent heart attacks and strokes   

 
 

Lasers Lighting the Way for Enhanced Treatment of Melasma and Tattoo Removal
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Feb 08 12

On the surface, it would seem as though the skin condition melasma (commonly referred to as the “mask of pregnancy”) and tattoos would have… Lasers Lighting the Way for Enhanced Treatment of Melasma and Tattoo Removal   

 
 

Video consults with dermatologists aid treatment
• Dermatology • Jan 19 12

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… Video consults with dermatologists aid treatment   

 
 

Treatment of psoriasis gets new hope
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Jan 10 12

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

 
 

More sore throats in people on acne medication
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Nov 22 11

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

While it’s not… More sore throats in people on acne medication   

 
 

Nearly 1 in 4 people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis
• Arthritis • • Dermatology • Oct 13 11

If you have psoriasis or a family history of psoriasis and you are experiencing joint pain and swelling, you could have psoriatic arthritis, a… Nearly 1 in 4 people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis   

 
 

Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Aug 11 11

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… Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo   

 
 

Extremely obese children have higher prevalence of psoriasis, higher heart disease risk
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • • Heart • May 18 11

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

 
 

Researchers discover underlying mechanisms of skin hardening syndromes
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • May 17 11

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

 
 

Note to dermatologists: the necktie is out
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Apr 12 11

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… Note to dermatologists: the necktie is out   

 
 

Black women’s hair loss tied to braiding, weaving
• Dermatology • • Hair Loss • Apr 11 11

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

While… Black women’s hair loss tied to braiding, weaving   

 
 

New Psoriasis Guidelines Stress Importance of Individualized Treatment Plans
• Dermatology • Feb 15 11

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… New Psoriasis Guidelines Stress Importance of Individualized Treatment Plans   

 
 

Many ignore indoor tanning risks
• Dermatology • • Skin Care • Dec 21 10

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

 
 

Study Reveals Major Shift in How Eczema Develops
• Dermatology • Dec 18 10

Like a fence or barricade intended to stop unwanted intruders, the skin serves as a barrier protecting the body from the hundreds of allergens,… Study Reveals Major Shift in How Eczema Develops   

 
 

Lower occurrence of atopic dermatitis in children thanks to farm animals and cats
• Children's Health • • Dermatology • Dec 03 10

Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a chronic and extremely painful inflammation of the skin that frequently occurs in early childhood, generally… Lower occurrence of atopic dermatitis in children thanks to farm animals and cats   

 
 

Baldness drug works, but some have sexual problems
• Dermatology • • Hair Loss • • Sexual Health • Oct 21 10

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

… Baldness drug works, but some have sexual problems   
 
 

Dog ownership is associated with reduced eczema in children with dog allergies
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Oct 01 10

Children with eczema, a chronic skin condition that often begins in childhood, have a greater risk of developing asthma and food allergies. The… Dog ownership is associated with reduced eczema in children with dog allergies   

 
 

Psoriasis tied to depression, suicide
• Depression • • Dermatology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Aug 17 10

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… Psoriasis tied to depression, suicide   

 
 
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