- American Academy Of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging The Public To Be Sun Smart(SM) By : Health News
For decades, the American Academy of Dermatology has advised the public to practice proper sun protection to prevent skin cancer......... - Research Shows Patients With Psoriasis At Increased Risk For Developing Other Serious Medical By : Health News
It has long been known that psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and bleed, can have a significant negative impact on a patient's overall quality of life. - Pharmamar Initiates A Phase II Study Of Yondelis® In Children With Recurrent Soft Tissue Sarcomas By : Health News
PharmaMar announces the initiation of a Phase II multicenter study of Yondelis® (trabectedin) in children with recurrent rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing´s sarcoma.......... - Baxter Announces FDA Approval Of ARTISS Slow Setting Fibrin Sealant In Treatment Of Burn Patients By : Health News
Baxter Healthcare Corporation announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of ARTISS (Fibrin Sealant (Human)), the first and only slow-setting........ - Acne May Prevent People From Participating In Sport And Exercise, Says Research By : Health News
Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath. - FDA Grants Over-The-Counter Clearance To GentleWaves(R) For The First Home Use Light-Based Device By : Health News
Light BioScience(R), LLC, the leader in the science of LED (light emitting diode) Photomodulation........... - New Gene Involved In Hair Texture/Density Uncovered By : Health News
A Columbia University Medical Center research team has discovered a new gene involved in determining hair texture in humans. - Doctors To Offer New Genetic Test For Baldness From Biotech Startup By : Health News
Biotech startup HairDX , providers of the first consumer genetic test for the likelihood of developing male baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia).......... - Gecko-Inspired Bandage Created By MIT By : Health News
MIT researchers and colleagues have created a waterproof adhesive bandage inspired by gecko lizards that may soon join sutures and staples as a basic operating room tool for patching up surgical wounds or internal injuries. - eFoodSafety Unveils Cinnergen Healing Cream For Diabetics By : Health News
eFoodSafety.com, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Cinnergen, Inc., has developed Cinnergen Healing Cream, a non-toxic topical cream to repair skin problems.......... - Plastic Surgeons Deploy New Laser For Wrinkle Removal, Acne Scarring, Tattoo Removal By : Health News
UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are among a handful in the nation deploying a new type of laser that goes deeper into the skin to help reduce wrinkles, tighten surface structures and treat pigmentation differences. - AGI Dermatics Clinical Data Indicate Bicyclic Monoterpene Diols Suppress MMP1 And Stimulate Collagen By : Health News
AGI Dermatics clinical research indicates that the ability of bicyclic monoterpene diols (BMTds) to reduce collagenese MMP-1 secretion and increase collagen production is dependent on the TNF-a signaling in the fibroblasts. - Beyond The Abstract - Coagulation Of A Giant Hemangioma In Glans Penis With Holmium Laser By : Health News
UroToday.com - Penile hemangiomas are very uncommon mesenchymal tumors. - Two Different Peels Both Effective In Treating Acne By : Health News
Chemical peels using either alpha-hydroxy acid or beta-hydroxy acid are both highly effective in treating mild to moderately severe facial acne, researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine have found the first study to compare the two different types of acid peels as therapies for the skin disorder. - Senetek PLC Announces Debut Of Pyratine-6(TM) At The Annual Meeting Of The American Academy By : Health News
Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a Life Sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging.......... - British Association Of Dermatologists Launches Sun Safety Information, UK By : Health News
As thousands of UK holiday makers flee for some sunshine and shop around for that 'perfect tan'. - REMICADE Treated Patients Experienced Rapid And Substantial Improvement In Psoriasis By : Health News
Data from an integrated analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled trials showed patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receiving REMICADE(R) (infliximab) achieved a consistently high level of skin clearance in each of the four body regions (head, trunk, lower and upper extremities) as measured by the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). - REMICADE Treated Patients Experienced Rapid And Substantial Improvement In Psoriasis By : Health News
Data from an integrated analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled trials showed patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receiving REMICADE(R) (infliximab) achieved a consistently high level of skin clearance in each of the four body regions (head, trunk, lower and upper extremities) as measured by the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). - MUSC Spin Off Company To Test Regenerative Wound Healing Gel By : Health News
First-String Research, Inc. (FSR), a spin-off biotechnology company from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has begun the human clinical trial process for its unique, wound-healing peptide gel. - Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis By : Health News
For the millions of health care workers in the United States, repeated hand washing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance. - Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked To Eczema By : Health News
Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of various inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. - Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked To Eczema By : Health News
Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of various inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. - Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis By : Health News
For the millions of health care workers in the United States, repeated hand washing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance. - Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked To Eczema By : Health News
Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of various inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. - Most Organ Transplant Patients Are Unaware Of Their Increased Risk For Skin Cancer By : Health News
As the number of organ transplants continues to increase throughout the world, so too are the number of organ transplant recipients developing skin cancer. - Young Men Are Just As Affected By Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment By : Health News
Research into young people's experiences of hair loss during cancer treatment has found it is a mistake to assume women will be more affected than men. - Broccoli Extract Protects Skin From Ultraviolet Radiation Effects By : Health News
The damaging effects of UV (ultraviolet) radiation can be appreciably reduced with the topical application of a broccoli extract, according to an article in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. UV radiation is a common cause of cancer for humans. - UK Centre For Burns Research Receives 1 Million Pound Donation By : Health News
A UK awarding body associated with hairdressing and beauty therapy is donating 1 million pounds to support vital research at a major UK Centre for Burns Research based at Cardiff University and Morriston Hospital, Swansea. - New Study Published Which Explains Cell Response To Skin-Damaging UV Rays By : Health News
It's well known that overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause major skin problems, ranging from skin cancer to sunburns and premature wrinkles. - FDA Approves Lamisil For Scalp Ringworm Treatment For Children By : Health News
The Food and Drug Administration (USA) has approved Lamisil for the treatment of tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) for children aged 4 or more. The medication is presented in oral granules. - Thomas Weisel – Discovery Research Initiates Coverage of Auriga Laboratories with ''Outperform'' By : Health News
Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB: ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company with products for the treatment of Xerostomia, dermatological conditions, and acute respiratory diseases, announced today that Thomas Weisel – Discovery Research has initiated coverage of the Company with an "Outperform" rating and a 12-month price target of $2.00....... - Dermatologists Identify North Texas Leishmaniasis Outbreak By : Health News
A team of dermatologists and dermatopathologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified nine North Texas cases of an infectious skin disease common in South America, Mexico and in the Middle East........... - HalcyGen Anti-Fungal SUBA-Itraconazole Successful In Second Clinical Study By : Health News
HalcyGen Pharmaceuticals Limited lead product anti-fungal drug SUBA-Itraconazole has successfully been evaluated in the second of two pharmacokinetic studies in man. - Manipulating Melanin Production In The Body To Improve Treatment For Skin Pigment Problems By : Health News
Melanocytes are not the only cells responsible for differences in skin coloration. - FDA Proposes New Rule For Sunscreen Products - Highlights Include New UVA Rating System By : Health News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new regulation that sets standards for formulating............. - Large Burns Open Up A Can Of Worms By : Health News
Large burns can trigger cardiac problems and enhanced inflammatory and hypermetabolic responses in patients............ - Canadian & U.S. Dermatologists Launch New Line of Skin Care Products in the Fight against Rosacea By : Health News
A new line of skin care products has been launched to fight Rosacea, Acne, Psoriasis and Eczema, called the Face Doctor, available at www.facedoctor.ca. - ConvaTec Launches Moldable Technology, Custom-Fitting Skin Barriers By : Health News
ConvaTec, a world-leading manufacturer of ostomy and wound care products.............. - It's Head Lice Season: Experts Offer Primer On Wiping Out The Head Invaders By : Health News
Fall and winter are prime seasons not only for the flu bug, but for another bug as well the head louse. - Food Isn't The Only Thing That Can Expire - Old Makeup Can Harbor Dangerous Bacteria By : Health News
Is your mascara clumpy? Your liquid foundation thickening? Can't remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick? - Low-Tech Interventions Reduce Bed Sores By 70% At New Jersey Hospitals By : Health News
A group of 150 New Jersey hospitals, nursing homes and health care agencies reduced the number of patients with bedsores by 70%, "thanks mostly to low-tech interventions," according to a study conducted by the New Jersey Hospital Association.............. - Research Into Chronic Wounds Receives Funding Boost , University Of Leicester By : Health News
A University of Leicester scientist has received an important award for her research into potential treatments of chronic wounds such as bed sores and diabetic ulcers. - New Generation Of Wound Care Products Providing Caregivers With Powerful Options By : Health News
The introduction of new technologies and products for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds is providing caregivers with a set of powerful options that will have a profound effect on the field of wound management. - HalcyGen Begins Second Study Of Anti-Fungal Drug - Anti-Fungal Drug Moves Into Second Study By : Health News
HalcyGen Pharmaceuticals Limited has begun its second clinical study of its lead product, anti-fungal drug SUBA-Itraconazole. - HalcyGen Begins Second Study Of Anti-Fungal Drug - Anti-Fungal Drug Moves Into Second Study By : Health News
HalcyGen Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: HGN) has begun its second clinical study of its lead product, anti-fungal drug SUBA-Itraconazole. - Sunblock And Sunscreen Are The Same, Right? Wrong, Says Report By : Health News
Many people don't realize there's a difference between sunblock and sunscreen. True to its name, sunblock reflects the sun's rays, thereby blocking them from reaching your skin. - Canfield To Unveil Largest Database Of Skin Images By : Health News
At the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) Summer Academy Meeting, Canfield Imaging Systems announced plans to leverage the world's largest skin imaging database. - Common Skin Conditions Misconstrued As Contagious Could Affect Social Lives Of Young Adults By : Health News
When it comes to being lucky in love, new research examining knowledge and attitudes about contagious diseases............ - New Technologies Tighten Skin From Head To Toe Without Surgery By : Health News
If sagging skin is getting you down, recent advances in skin-tightening technologies can lift your spirits and your skin in a matter of a few office visits to your dermatologist. - New Oral Acne Medications Poised To Benefit Patients By : Health News
While laser and light-based therapies continue to make their mark on many dermatologic procedures............... - Lev Pharmaceuticals Submits Biologics License Application For Cinryze(TM) By : Health News
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Lev") today announced that it has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S............. - Topical Negative Pressure, Or VAC Therapy For Wound Healing Questioned By : Health News
How effective and useful VAC Therapy, or Topical Negative Pressure is in the treatment of long-term wounds is questioned in an article in this month's Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). - Tru-Blu(TM) Light Treatment Approved For Acne By : Health News
National Biological has received FDA approval to add the Tru-Blu(TM) to its extensive line of phototherapy products. - New Galderma Quality Report Reveals New Trends For Dermatology Professionals By : Health News
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. has published the second edition of the Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology & Managed Care. - FDA Approves Extina(R) For The Treatment Of Seborrheic Dermatitis By : Health News
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its new drug application for Extina(R) (ketoconazole) Foam, 2% for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. - Data Shows 70 Percent Decrease In Patient Pressure Ulcers By : Health News
Working together to reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers in patients throughout various care settings................ - Patients Not Complying With Treatment A Universal Problem By : Health News
Patients not complying with their dermatologic treatment is a universal problem that doctors need to address ............... - Could A Suntan Be Protective? By : Health News
For years, the official word on tanning has been … don't. Health organizations have driven home the message that the sun exposure needed to get a tan increases your chances of getting skin cancer. - Tips For Avoiding Melanoma From Advocate South Suburban Hospital Surgeon By : Health News
Chicagoland residents are ranked the least savvy about sun safety when compared to Americans living in 31 other U.S. cities, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). - FDA Approves Phase I Clinical Trial Of Topaz Pharmaceuticals' New Head Lice Treatment By : Health News
Topaz Pharmaceuticals LLC, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the health and well being of children ............. - Two New Regulators Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Identified By : Health News
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of nonmelanoma skin cancer, which is the most common type of human malignancy with over 1 million new cases in the USA each year. - Landmark Research Details World First In Skin Repair Using Laboratory-Manufactured Human Skin By : Health News
Details of the first artificial living skin graft to demonstrate full, consistent wound integration and persistence were today published in the July issue of the journal Regenerative Medicine. - Natural Signal Holds Promise For Psoriasis, Age-Related Skin Damage By : Health News
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 in aging and sun-damaged skin, researchers say. - Phosphagenics Announces Positive Proof Of Concept Results From Studies Utilizing Company's By : Health News
Phosphagenics Limited (ASX: POH) (AIM: PSG) (ADR/OTC: PPGNY) announced today positive results from pre-clinical studies of its TPM-02 dermal drug delivery technology formulated with retinoic acid . . . . . . . - The American Academy Of Dermatology Warns That Skin Cancer Is Leaving Its Mark On Athletes By : Health News
More and more professional athletes are realizing how the dangerous effects from the sun can disrupt their game. - Severe Human Bite Wounds Are 12 Times More Common In Men By : Health News
Men are 12 times more likely than women to sustain severe human bite injuries for which surgery may be necessary . . . . . . . . - Long-Term Etanercept Treatment Reduces Psoriasis Severity Without Increased Adverse Events By : Health News
Extended exposure to the psoriasis medication etanercept does not appear to cause more infections or adverse events than placebo . . . . . . . . . . - Skin Smart - Protecting Yourself Against Melanoma By : Health News
For many, the warm rays of the summer sun are a welcome respite from the dull days of winter. - Scars Treatments And Prevention By : Health News
A scar is that pale pink, brown or silvery patch of skin that grows in the place where you once had a cut, scrape or sore. - Sun Exposure Early In Life Linked To Specific Skin Cancer Gene Mutation By : Health News
Skin cancers often contain different gene mutations, but just how these mutations contribute to the cause of melanomas has been a mystery. - Aluminum Foil Lamps Outshine Incandescent Lights By : Health News
Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing panels of microcavity plasma lamps that may soon brighten people's lives. - Protein May Be Linked To Melanoma Recurrence By : Health News
Higher levels of a protein called S-100 in patients with melanoma may correlate with a higher risk of having the disease return . . . . . . . - Thyroid Hair Loss Information By : Health News
Many factors contribute to hair loss. Some of them are hormonal changes, nutritional deficiency, mental and physical stress and various types medical conditions. - Head Lice Treatment And Prevention By : Health News
Once children reach a certain age, they are bound to feel embarrassed if they have a head lice infestation. - What Is Anagen Effluvium? By : Health News
There are literally hundreds of different diseases commonly associated with hair loss. - Plantar Warts Signs And Symptoms By : Health News
Plantar warts have several names (or spellings) such as planter warts, planters warts and verrucas but whatever the name, these flat-surfaced warts can be very tender, painful and stubborn. - GlaxoSmithKline Announces Altargo® Approved In Europe For Treatment Of Impetigo By : Health News
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced that the European Commission approved its novel topical antibacterial ALTARGO® (retapamulin ointment,1%) for the treatment of impetigo and infected small lacerations, abrasions or sutured wounds. - Combination Improves Survival Of Metastatic Melanoma Patients By : Health News
Two chemotherapy drugs combined with an agent that prevents the growth of blood vessels significantly delayed the spread of tumors in patients with metastatic melanoma . . . . . . . . . - CIMZIATM (certolizumab Pegol) Demonstrates Efficacy In Psoriasis Patients Previously Treated By : Health News
Results from the first study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CIMZIATM (certolizumab pegol), the first PEGylated, Fc-free anti-TNF . . . . . . . - Retinol Lotion Reduces The Fine Wrinkles From Natural Aging Of Skin, Not Just Skin Aged By Sun By : Health News
Lotions containing retinol improve the appearance of skin that has become wrinkled through the normal aging process . . . . . . . - Acne Scars Causes By : Health News
Acne scars have unfortunately been a factor contributing to people's poor self-esteem for as long as could be remembered. - Vitamin A Cream Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging By : Health News
Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds . . . . . . . . . - Myth: Sunscreen Is All You Need To Prevent Skin Cancer By : Health News
As the weather warms up and Pennsylvanians emerge from hibernation, we dust off the sunscreen . . . . . . . . . - Burnt Brits Don't Feel Hot By : Health News
Nearly forty per cent (37 per cent) of British women and a quarter of British men have confessed that they have felt unattractive on holiday as a result of excessive exposure to the sun . . . . . . . . - Skin Cancer Survivors Join Dermatologists To Educate Teens About Risks Of Indoor Tanning By : Health News
Prior to their diagnoses of melanoma, Meghan Rothschild and Lexi Lewis were two of the estimated 2 to 3 million teens that use indoor tanning beds. - Anal Fissures Causes And Symptoms By : Health News
Anal fissures can be extremely painful when having a bowel movement and for some minutes afterwards. - Despite Limitations, The Lure Of Transdermal Skin Patches Remains Strong By : Health News
As patients live longer and are diagnosed with chronic and often debilitating ailments, caregivers and managed care organizations are bracing for a dramatic increase in self-administration of drug therapies in non-traditional settings for a number of conditions. - Abbott's Investigational Treatment ABT-874 Shows Positive Results In Phase II Psoriasis Study By : Health News
New Phase II study results show Abbott's investigational treatment, ABT-874, reduced psoriasis symptoms significantly in the majority of patients treated. - Battle To Prevent Skin Cancer Goes Indoors By : Health News
As Americans go outside to enjoy warmer weather, they're slathering on the sunscreen, well aware of the danger of exposing unprotected skin to cancer-causing UV rays. - Battle To Prevent Skin Cancer Goes Indoors By : Health News
As Americans go outside to enjoy warmer weather, they're slathering on the sunscreen, well aware of the danger of exposing unprotected skin to cancer-causing UV rays. - New BioTrends Report Highlights The Growing Use Of Biologics Among Dermatologists By : Health News
The introduction of biologic agents has expanded therapeutic options for patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and many other immunologic conditions. - Alma Lasers(TM) Receives FDA Clearance For The Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System By : Health News
Alma Lasers, a global leader in laser, light-based and radio frequency (RF) technologies used in aesthetic medicine . . . . . . - Zinc Salts Effective In Treating Verneuil's Disease (hidradenitis Suppurativa) By : Health News
A pilot study published in the journal "Dermatology" shows that zinc salts can provide an effective treatment for Verneuil's disease (hidradenitis suppurativa). - Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms And Causes By : Health News
If you have psoriasis, you need to be aware that some people do go on to develop a form of arthritis associated with this skin disease. - Innovative Treatment Option Holds Promise For Millions Of People Worldwide Suffering By : Health News
An estimated 3 percent of the world population, or about 197 million people suffer from some form of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) . . . . . . . . - Zinc Salts Effective In Treating Verneuil's Disease (hidradenitis Suppurativa) By : Health News
A pilot study published in the journal "Dermatology" shows that zinc salts can provide an effective treatment for Verneuil's disease (hidradenitis suppurativa). - Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms And Causes By : Health News
If you have psoriasis, you need to be aware that some people do go on to develop a form of arthritis associated with this skin disease. - MDC Researchers Identify Key Function Of A Molecule By : Health News
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. - Patients With Psoriasis Prone To Diabetes And Serious Cardiovascular Condition By : Health News
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and sometimes bleed, causing considerable discomfort and emotional stress for patients. - Clinical Studies Evaluate Potential Treatments For Mouth Ulcers By : Health News
The drug pentoxifylline appears to have limited benefit in the first-line treatment of mouth ulcers due to recurrent apthous stomatitis, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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