Topic: Dermatology
Clinical trial investigators better be careful about discussing a drug with the media now that the FDA has chastised a researcher for touting an anti-wrinkling compound. The agency #8217;s Division of ... moreConsidered a dermatological nuisance that was long gone, skin irritations caused by toilet seats appear to be making a comeback in pediatricians' offices, according to research led by Johns Hopkins Ch ... more
Suneva Medical, a privately-held aesthetic medical device company, provided a research grant to support an investigator-sponsored research study to evaluate the degree of correction and patient satisf ... more
Sybaritic Inc., a medical device maker, has agreed to stop producing and distributing its medical products used in laser surgery, dermatology, and spa treatments until it is in compliance with FDA qua ... more
Sybaritic Inc., a medical device maker, has agreed to stop producing and distributing its medical products used in laser surgery, dermatology, and spa treatments until it is in compliance with FDA qua ... more
Sybaritic Inc., a medical device maker, has agreed to stop producing and distributing its medical products used in laser surgery, dermatology, and spa treatments until it is in compliance with FDA qua ... more
Updated Date: Jan 8, 2010 EST ... more
Contact: Krista Conger kristac@stanford.edu 650-725-5371 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. A widely-available anti-inflammatory prescription drug can reduce the risk of a common ski ... more
Smoking, being heavier, not using sunscreen and having had skin cancer appear to be associated with sun damage and aging of skin on the face, according to report based on a study of twins in the Decem ... more
White and Hispanic individuals are being diagnosed with melanoma more frequently in recent years, whereas Hispanic and black patients continue to have advanced skin cancer at diagnosis, according to a ... more
Contact: Deirdre Branley sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu 718-430-3101 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Topically applied therapy travels deep into the skin to combat MRSA infections December 22, 2009 ... more
Many heart transplant patients develop multiple skin cancers, with increased risk for some skin cancers among patients with other cancers and with increasing age, according to a report in the December ... more
Onset Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology, today announced positive results from a skin moisturization study that compared the Company's recently launched BenzEFoam ... more
Contact: Winnie Serah Lim limcp2@gis.a-star.edu.sg 656-808-8013 Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore Cathy Yarbrough sciencematter@yahoo.com 858-243-1814 Largest genome-wid ... more
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have developed a new model of skin cancer based on the knowledge that a common cancer-related molecule called Src kinase is activated in ... more
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have developed a new model of skin cancer based on the knowledge that a common cancer-related molecule called Src kinase is activated in ... more
Contact: Karen Kreeger karen.kreeger@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5658 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have develo ... more
Pharmasurgics AB - part of the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing company "Pergamum" announced that Pharmasurgics has received approval from the Swedish Medical Products Agency to be ... more
DermaGen AB - part of the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing company "Pergamum" announced that Dermagen AB has received promising results from a clinical Phase I/IIa study. DermaGen ... more
Four years after the first subpoena, the government's investigation of health care fraud at Johnson Johnson has reached zero hour. Lawyers from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver Hedges who represent ... more
Four years after the first subpoena, the government's investigation of health care fraud at Johnson Johnson has reached zero hour. Lawyers from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver Hedges who represent ... more
Provectus Announces Preliminary Phase 2 Data For PH-10 In Its Psoriasis And Atopic Dermatitis Trials
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, a company specializing in oncology and dermatological therapeutics, has announced preliminary Phase II data for its drug candidate to treat psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. ... more
D-dimer testing can help in the differential diagnosis of venous malformations (VM), a new study in the Archives of Dermatology shows. Reuters Health Information ... more
Daily text-message reminders appear to increase sunscreen use over a six-week period, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... more
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with a worldwide group of physicians and scientists, have discovered a remarkable treatment for a rare, yet debilitating, skin condition. The ... more
In melanoma patients with micrometastases in their sentinel lymph nodes, melanocytic differentiation antigens and angiogenesis biomarkers in these nodes have prognostic value, researchers from France ... more
Originally published in Insidermedicine Daily text messages sent to individuals #8217; cells phones can help remind them to use sunscreen, according to research published in the latest issue of the Ar ... more
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Dermatology is offering a new non-surgical, needle-free skin-tightening procedure that doctors say smoothes wrinkles, firms up baggy or loos ... more
Multiple satellite nevi and posterior midline location of large congenital melanocytic nevi (LCMN) increase the risk of neurocutaneous melanocytosis, according to a report in the November Journal of t ... more
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have identified a molecular mechanism that allows two powerful signaling pathways to interact and begin a proces ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topics: Sun Exposure, Vitamins ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Skin Aging ... more
Those who use the popular acne drug, which Roche stopped selling last June but remains available as a generic, have almost twice the odds of developing IBD as those not taking the pill, according to a ... more
Originally published in MedPage Today by Nancy Walsh, MedPage Today Contributing Writer Opportunities to learn how to perform skin cancer examinations during medical training are inadequate, a survey ... more
PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHMD) a leading provider of advanced dermatology, clinical skincare and medical laser products, is hosting a free seminar in Indianapolis, IN on November 17, 2009. ... more
Based on an extensive review of the highest quality scientific literature on psoriasis and the opinion of recognized psoriasis experts, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new g ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Psoriasis ... more
PPD, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPDI) announced Sandra Luikenhuis, Ph.D., executive director of PPD® Dermatology, will present at the 2009 Boston Biotech R D Conference in Boston, Mass., where she will introduce P ... more
Dr. Brennan Cassidy, a former emergency physician who rushed to the aid of earthquake victims in Nicaragua and Guatemala years ago and presently works in cosmetic dermatology in Santa Ana, took over a ... more
Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is remodeled during the wound healing process, acco ... more
Many resident physicians are not trained in skin cancer examinations, nor have they ever observed or practiced the procedure, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one ... more
Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is remodeled during the wound healing process, accor ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has expanded its compassionate use program for PV-10, making the agent, which is ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has expanded its compassionate use program for PV-10, making the agent, which is ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual and initial treatment in its Phase 2 trial of PH-1 ... more
The HairDX Genetic Test for Hair Loss, the world's first genetic baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia) test, is now available as a CE Marked product under the European In Vitro Diagnostic Directive. The ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Skin Cancer ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has initiated a Phase 1 study of PV-10 for liver cancer. The study will enroll u ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has initiated a Phase 1 study of PV-10 for liver cancer. The study will enroll u ... more
Dr. Worophong Manuskiatti has been invited to present results of his study "Treatment of striae distensae in skin phototypes IV-V with a TriPollar radiofrequency device" in the upcoming meeting of the ... more
No major complications, few minor complications, excellent self-estimated cosmetic result, and few recurrences make curettage-cryosurgery a highly viable treatment alternative for non-melanoma skin ca ... more
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors are widely used to treat solid tumors, but long-term therapy leads to cutaneous side effects that can affect quality of life (QOL), French researcher ... more
Today Howard County, Md., Executive Kenneth Ulman and Health Officer Peter Beilenson, MD, MPH, announced they are introducing a regulation to the Howard County Board of Health that would prohibit the ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed the treatment portion, including all protocol-allowed retreatments ... more
"The Misperception That Clinical Trial Data Reflect Long-term Drug Safety" is the title of a commentary in this week's Archives of Dermatology. The authors focused on one particular drug - Raptiva ( ... more
Galderma, the leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, and Ipsen (Euronext: IPN), an international innovation-driven specialty pharmaceutical group, announced that Azzalure® (botulinum toxin ty ... more
The first genetic test for Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is being launched today by PsoriasisDX, LLC, a subsidiary of molecular dermatology research and development innovator PharmaGenoma, Inc. PsA is a ... more
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Most melanomas detected in a general-practice dermatology clinic were found by dermatologists during full-body skin examinations of patients who had come to the clinic for different complaints, accord ... more
Most melanomas detected in a general-practice dermatology clinic were found by dermatologists during full-body skin examinations of patients who had come to the clinic for different complaints, accord ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has added Mount Sinai School of Medicine as its second and final site for its expa ... more
Antioxidant supplements do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journ ... more
Antioxidant supplements do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. ... more
Most melanomas detected in a general-practice dermatology clinic were found by dermatologists during full-body skin examinations of patients who had come to the clinic for different complaints, accord ... more
Antioxidant supplements do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. ... more
A leading expert, Dr. Alan Fleischer, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, recommends using a moisturizer with lactic acid, like AmLactin( ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Skin Aging ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Eczema ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Hair Diseases and Hair Loss ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Acne ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Skin Pigmentation Disorders ... more
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) commends the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) for its re-categorization of indoor tanning devices as carcinogenic to humans. This classi ... more
Three researchers from the Dermatology Research Foundation at the University of Sydney have identified a compound produced by certain fatal skin cancer tumours, providing new hope for developing treat ... more
Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Topics: Sun Exposure, Vitamins ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT ), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has initiated a new Phase 2 clinical trial of PH-10 for psoriasis involving dai ... more
About one-fourth of patients with superficial vein thrombosis-clotting in blood vessels close to the skin-also may have the life-threatening condition deep vein thrombosis, according to a report in th ... more
The results of a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggest that the rates of cutaneous malignant melanoma are slowing in central Canada. For both ... more
Individuals who regularly and properly practice sun protection may be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency and may require a higher dose of vitamin D in diet or supplements. Medscape Medical News ... more
Onset Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology, announced the FDA approval and commercial launch of HYLATOPIC „˘ Emollient Foam, a unique, non-steroidal prescription pr ... more
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) recently issued an updated position statement on vitamin D after an updated review of the increasing body of scientific literature on this vitamin and its ... more
The British Association of Dermatology annual meeting sees the launch of the first topical calcineurin inhibitor to be approved for the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe atopic eczema to pr ... more
BioCis Pharma Ltd., a privately held drug development company with its headquarters in Turku, Finland, announced positive results from its Phase IIa clinical trial of ProtoCure(TM) emulsion cream, the ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual for its Phase 2 study of PH-10 for atopic dermatit ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has begun a compassionate use program for PV-10 and has made the agent, which is ... more
Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.("Ceragenix") (OTCBB:CGXP), a medical device company focused on infectious disease and dermatology, announced that researchers at National Jewish Health, led by Dr. Dona ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has begun a compassionate use program for PV-10 and has made the agent, which is ... more
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In 2004, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a crucial discovery in the understanding of cellular aging. They found that as ... more
Twice daily treatment with fluorouracil cream can significantly improve actinic keratoses and photoaging, according to a report in the Archives of Dermatology for June. Reuters Health Information ... more
A promising antimicrobial agent already known to kill bacteria can also kill viruses and stimulate the innate immune system, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. In a paper appearing on ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has announced interim data from the first 40 subjects in its Phase 2 ... more
Asian Americans who have adopted more aspects of Western culture may be more likely to engage in behaviors that increase sun exposure, thereby endangering their skin health, according to a report in t ... more
A Web-based system allowing general practitioners to confer with specialists regarding patients with skin conditions may reduce referrals to dermatologists by approximately 20 percent, according to a ... more
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd, a specialty pharmaceuticals company, announced today results from a comparative clinical study. The results demonstrate that the company's two strength Anti-Acne kits achieve ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company has completed patient accrual and initial PV-10 treatment in its Phase 2 trial of ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company has completed patient accrual and initial PV-10 treatment in its Phase 2 trial of ... more
The following are based on abstracts or posters to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando, Florida, May 29 - June 2, 2008. Abstract # 9075 ... more
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For patients with psoriasis, treatment with ultraviolet B (UVB) at home is as effective and as safe as conventional hospital based phototherapy, concludes a study published on bmj.com today. Patients ... more
Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) announced that Health Canada has cleared the new QuadraLASE „˘ advanced CO2 fractional laser for distribution in Canada. Launched at the American Academy of Dermatol ... more
Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:CGXP) (the "Company"), a medical device company focused on infectious disease and dermatology, announced that preclinical testing of a silicone medical device in ... more
Treating moms and dads to brunch or backyard barbeques is a great way to honor them on Mother's Day and Father's Day, but the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) hopes more families will start a ... more
Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a life sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced that the clinical study entitled "Topica ... more
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Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have combined their revolutionary new drug-delivery system with a powerful antimicrobial agent to treat potentially deadly drug- ... more
Skinvisible, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVI), a research and development company of patented skincare and medical dermatology products, has developed a hand sanitizing lotion that has proven effective ... more
At an employee health fair at Loyola University Medical Center in November, Joan Rojek thought it couldn't hurt to have some strange-looking blemishes on her arm examined by a dermatologist. Dr. Sh ... more
The results of a study published in the April issue of the Archives of Dermatology suggest that lentigo maligna differs from other melanomas by the absence of the patient's genetic propensity to deve ... more
Bleach baths clear the rash and banish flare-ups of miserable skin disease It #8217;s best known for whitening a load of laundry. But now simple household bleach has a surprising new role: an effectiv ... more
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection ... more
Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead. Rear Admiral David Farragut's order to the Union fleet upon entering mine-strewn Mobile Bay could just as well be the rallying cry for AstraZeneca, the UK drugmak ... more
Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead. Rear Admiral David Farragut's order to the Union fleet upon entering mine-strewn Mobile Bay could just as well be the rallying cry for AstraZeneca, the UK drugmak ... more
"A growing body of sex-specific studies shows a trend among men, especially white middle-class men, of delaying seeking help when they become ill," writes June K. Robinson, M.D., of Northwestern Unive ... more
Older men whose melanoma is detected by a physician are more likely to have thinner and therefore more treatable tumors at diagnosis, according to results of a survey published in the April issue of ... more
Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the J ... more
Women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the J ... more
In response to a study in JAMA's Archives of Dermatology indicating a link between psoriasis and an increased risk of diabetes and hypertension, Ellen Mason, Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundat ... more
In response to a study in JAMA's Archives of Dermatology indicating a link between psoriasis and an increased risk of diabetes and hypertension, Ellen Mason, Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundat ... more
The prevalence of adrenal insufficiency following systemic glucocorticoid therapy does not appear to be at significantly increased risk in infants with hemangiomas, Ohio-based researchers report in th ... more
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HALO), a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix for the endocrinology, oncology, dermatology, and drug ... more
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HALO), a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix for the endocrinology, oncology, dermatology, and drug ... more
Galderma, the leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, and Ipsen (Paris:IPN), an innovation-driven international specialty pharmaceutical group, announced that Azzalure® (botulinum toxin Type A ... more
A second course of intramuscular alefacept, along with methotrexate, may benefit patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of D ... more
Warner Chilcott Limited (Nasdaq: WCRX) announced that its affiliate, Warner Chilcott Company Inc. has submitted a New Drug Application for WC 3016, a low-dose oral contraceptive, to the U.S. Food and ... more
I've often said that forgiving medical school loans, often exceeding $140,000, can help more students choose primary care.Students at Harvard Medical School were the lucky recipients of an offer by an ... more
Combing through a child's wet hair may lead to more accurate identification of active head lice infestation than visual inspection, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Dermatology, ... more
Low-dose acitretin (a drug used to treat skin psoriasis) therapy appears to reduce nail psoriasis symptoms, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archive ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that the interim safety and efficacy results from the firs ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has added Mount Sinai School of Medicine as its second and final site for its ex ... more
Galderma, the leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, and Ipsen (Paris:IPN), an international innovation-driven specialty pharmaceutical group, announced that Azzalure® (botulinum toxin Type A ... more
BioCis Pharma Ltd., a privately-held drug development company with its headquarters in Turku, Finland, announced that it has begun a new Phase IIa clinical testing of ProtoCure(TM) emulsion cream, the ... more
Data from the 2008 Psoriasis Patient Study from Consumer Health Sciences, were presented at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Francisco on March 10, 200 ... more
Patients who receive daily text message reminders are more likely to apply sunscreen than patients not receiving reminders, researchers reported here at the annual meeting of the American Academy of D ... more
The waiting time for Mohs surgery after a biopsy can be reduced by about 25 percent if the pre-operative visit to the surgeon to discuss the procedure is replaced by a telephone consult with a Mohs su ... more
Molecular dermatology research and development innovator PharmaGenoma, Inc. and its subsidiary HairDX, LLC, pioneers of genetic tests for predicting the risk of male and female hair loss, today introd ... more
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 reveal how genetic differences ... more
Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on food and acne. The transcript is also available. Dispelling a medical myth, a recently released website from the American Academy of Dermatology reports acne i ... more
IntraOp Medical Corporation (OTCBB: IOPM) announces the launch of DermaBeam „˘, a ground-breaking new paradigm in radiation therapy for office-based dermatology applications and the first implementati ... more
Coria Laboratories, the newly expanded dermatology division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE: VRX), announced the commercial launch of Acanya(TM) Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and ben ... more
Emerging Therapies Could Help Ease the Chronic Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis for Adults and Children
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Vegetable-based drug could inhibit melanomaCompounds extract ... more
Dermatologist evaluates the latest laser and light sources approved for treating acne From the removal of childhood birthmarks to skin rejuvenation, laser technology has become a mainstay in dermatolo ... more
As melanoma rates and diagnosis continue to rise, early detection (before the disease spreads to the lymph nodes) is critical for survival. In the January-February 2009 issue of Dermatology Nursing, A ... more
Telephone triage is an important piece of any medical practice, including dermatology. Risk is involved with these calls, as sometimes patients don't provide enough information or the person answering ... more
Malassezia yeasts (lipid-dependent fungi) are part of normal skin composition and grow on such areas as the face, scalp and upper trunk. Although common, the yeasts are known to cause or exacerbate ti ... more
Date: September 25-27, 2009 Location: Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Washington, DC Dermatology nurses, from novice to expert, will gather for the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI) 1st Annual Congre ... more
As melanoma rates and diagnosis continue to rise, early detection (before the disease spreads to the lymph nodes) is critical for survival. In the January-February 2009 issue of Dermatology Nursing, A ... more
Avidas(TM) Pharmaceuticals, a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company which focuses on dermatology, women's health and endocrinology, today announced the launch of Avidoxy(TM) DK ... more
APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. ("APR") announces the acquisition of a new platform technology consisting of a patented Nanocoating process for the preparation of new patent protected biotechnology p ... more
Study Evaluates Types Of Skin Diseases Among Military Personnel Who Were Evacuated From Combat Zones
The social environment at swimming pools appears to be related to sun safety behaviors of outdoor pool staff, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology,one of the JAMA/Ar ... more
A 37-year-old woman who underwent excision of a nevus from the left side of her midback subsequently suffered referred pain across her back and arm. The trigger point, which was visible at surgery, w ... more
The drug ustekinumab reduces symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PA) and diminishes skin lesions compared with placebo. These are the conclusions of an Article published Online First and in an upcoming e ... more
Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY), a life sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced that positive study results from a clini ... more
Nearly all patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), subtype Hallopeau-Siemens, develop squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by age 55 years, according to a report in the February issue of the Journal of the ... more
Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB UVB) and medium-dose ultraviolet A1 (MD UVA1) are equally effective in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. However, NB UVB has certain advantages, Dutc ... more
NICE's contentious skin cancer guidance seems to be triggering a steep increase in hospital activity throughout the UK, according to an article published by Pulse. During the last nine months of 2008 ... more
Scientists at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, the U-M School of Public Health and their collaborators have found DNA #8220;hotspots #8221; that may reveal how genetic difference ... more
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 reveal how genetic differences among indi ... more
Patients with dermatological disease often find it difficult to participate in patient support groups.Online support options may be particularly helpful in these cases.MedPage Today reports a small st ... more
According to Archives of Dermatology, psoriasis patients receive valuable educational, psychological and social support from online support communities. Archives of Dermatology is a JAMA (Journal of ... more
A clinical trial was halted when it was found that patients who use a cream containing tretonoin - a retinoid used for treating acne and other skin conditions - had a higher chance of dying, compared ... more
Are Two Photons Better than One? Non-linear Photoactivation for Micro-targeting of Cells and Vasculature Brian Wilson, PhD, Head, Division of Biophysics and Bioimaging, Ontario Cancer Institute, ... more
James M. Grichnik, M.D., Ph.D. has joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as professor of dermatology and cutaneous surgery. Grichnik, who earned his medical degree from Harvard Uni ... more
General surgeons are the primary care doctors of proceduralists.As the current generation of physicians are placing a priority on controlled hours and emphasis on lifestyle, general surgery is taking ... more
Psoriasis is associated with elevated leptin levels independently of obesity, metabolic syndrome or female gender, Taiwanese researchers report in the December issue of the Archives of Dermatology. ... more
Patients with erythromelalgia report relief from chronic pain after treatment at Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehabilitation Center, investigators report in the December Archives of Dermatology. Reuters Healt ... more
#8216;Tis a quiet -and cold -day here in the nation #8217;s medicine chest. So we thought it time to bring you an update of a few tidbits as we scour for still more interesting items. We hope your da ... more
The skin disease psoriasis has been associated with higher levels of the protein leptin, according to an article released on December 15, 2008 in Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives jo ... more
The skin disease psoriasis has been associated with higher levels of the protein leptin, according to an article released on December 15, 2008 in Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives jo ... more
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) issued a statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration's Report to Congress about labeling information on the relationship between the use of ... more
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) issued a statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration's Report to Congress about labeling information on the relationship between the use of ... more
Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than pe ... more
Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than pe ... more
Adults in Sheffield with skin complaints will soon be able to receive treatment in community settings, rather than having to travel to the hospital, thanks to NHS Sheffield's planned changes ... more
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Half of adults stop taking their prescriptions before the recommended course.What's the best way to increase compliance? Sticking to once daily medications, or patient-friendly "packs" is one. Anoth ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the first fifty percent (40 of 80) of melanoma subjects hav ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the first fifty percent (40 of 80) of melanoma subjects hav ... more
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Scientists have identified a promising set of new compounds in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Using a drug-discovery technique in which molecules compete against each other for access to the ta ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has begun recruitment for its Phase 2 clinical trial of the Company's lead oncol ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has begun recruitment for its Phase 2 clinical trial of the Company's lead oncol ... more
According to a study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis can be found in traditional Chinese medicine. Yin-Ku Lin, M.D. ... more
A study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology seeks to determine which beachgoers would benefit from targeted interventions to reduce skin cancer risk by identifying sun-prot ... more
A study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology seeks to determine which beachgoers would benefit from targeted interventions to reduce skin cancer risk by identifying sun-prot ... more