Topic: Dermatology
Treatment with narrow-band UV-B rays may increase serum levels of vitamin D in the wintertime while clearing psoriasis, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the ... moreErrors in the copying of genes during cell division can cause numerous diseases, including cancer. Yale School of Medicine scientists, however, have unraveled the secrets of a much more rare phenomeno ... more
Modern biological therapies have improved the outcomes of diabetic foot ulcers, but timing is important, researchers report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology. Reuters Health Information ... more
Individuals with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journ ... more
Treatment with narrow-band UV-B rays may increase serum levels of vitamin D in the wintertime while clearing psoriasis, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the ... more
Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age-along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper extrem ... more
Patients who receive a diagnosis of the skin cancer basal cell carcinoma at a younger age-along with those who have red hair, a higher socioeconomic status and a cancerous lesion on their upper extrem ... more
Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing depression or anxiety, and having suicidal feelings, says a report published today in Archives of Dermatology, a JAMA/Archives (Journal of the ... more
Women who drink beer regularly seem to have a higher risk of developing psoriasis, according to a study published in Archives of Dermatology, a JAMA/Archives journal. The link does not apply to light ... more
Treatment with narrow-band UV-B rays may increase serum levels of vitamin D in the wintertime while clearing psoriasis, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the ... more
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD), has announced the opening of the first clinic in the San Diego region dedicated to mapping and monitoring pre-cancerous moles. The mission of UCSD's P ... more
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Source: American Academy of Dermatology Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hair Loss, Hair Problems ... more
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The British Journal of Dermatology has scrubbed a line supporting the use of a L'Oreal-Nestle tanning pill from the conclusion of a company-sponsored study. Reuters Health Information ... more
Racial and ethnic trends in the skin cancer melanoma appear different in Florida than from national estimates, with higher incidence rates among Hispanic men and non-Hispanic black women but lower ra ... more
Among persons with psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the July 19 issue of Archives of Dermatology, o ... more
Twenty-five years after publishing the mnemonic "ABCD" to facilitate the early diagnosis of melanoma, the group who came up with that moniker says early detection remains a key factor in lowering mort ... more
Among persons with psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the 19 July issue of Archives of Dermatology, o ... more
by Jan Gurley, MD The news that Dr. Marcus Conant has quit practicing medicine is a blow to healthcare here in the Bay Area. And a sad symbol of all that is wrong with healthcare €“ ... more
Mothers who drank milk with a probiotic supplement during and after pregnancy were able to cut the incidence of eczema in their children by almost half, a new study published in the British Journal of ... more
Among persons with psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, according to a report in the July 19 issue of Archives of Dermatology, o ... more
From the minute they wake until the minute they sleep, today's teenagers have busy, demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine doesn't have to get in the way, according to a new ... more
While most Canadians know that sun exposure can cause skin cancer, many are confused over other damage the sun, and potentially sunscreens, can do to their bodies. A new study by the Canadian Dermato ... more
by Jan Henderson, PhD Among medical specialties, some are more prestigious than others. You can generally tell which ones are more prestigious by how well they pay. Surgery and cardio ... more
Among the most common forms of hair loss, and perhaps the most common autoimmune disease, alopecia areata affects 5.3 million in US NEW YORK – A team of investigators led by Columbia University Medic ... more
STANFORD, Calif. — Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a cancer-initiating cell in human melanomas. The finding is significant because the existence of such a cel ... more
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests bortezomib induces cell death in activated and proliferating T cells, leaving resting T cells untouched, offering hope for reducing ... more
The nitrate content of beetroot juice is the underlying cause of its blood pressure lowering benefits, research from Queen Mary University of London reveals today. The study, published online in the A ... more
Cutaneous appendageal carcinomas-tumors of the skin appendages such as hair, nails, sweat glands and mammary glands-are rare but rates appear to be increasing in the United States, according to a repo ... more
Cutaneous appendageal carcinomas-tumors of the skin appendages such as hair, nails, sweat glands and mammary glands-are rare but rates appear to be increasing in the United States, according to a repo ... more
According to the website, AccessDermatology is a multimedia educational platform aimed at delivering continuing education to dermatology professionals that follows a yearly academic syllabus. The Scie ... more
Identification of a key player in a signaling pathway involved in the development of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – may offer hope for new targeted melanoma therapies. Ann Richmond, ... more
As summer swimsuit season heats up, women around the world will inspect their looks in the mirror. A majority of them will see cellulite - at some point - but a new genetic test may be able to help th ... more
Onset Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, announced a publication in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology summarizing the results of a study asse ... more
PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHMD) announced that John Koo, MD will be the principal investigator in a clinical study assessing the efficacy of the XTRAC Velocity® excimer laser in the treatment of gene ... more
Here are the top posts from this past month, based on the number of times they were viewed. 1. How to use sex to teach CPR 2. Physician assistant name change rubs doctors the wrong way 3. Patient wan ... more
Here are the top posts from this past week, based on the number of times they were viewed. 1. A medical student chooses dermatology because of family 2. Evidence based medicine at the expense of the a ... more
Contact: Winnie Serah Lim limcp2@gis.a-star.edu.sg 656-808-8013 Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore Genome Institute of Singapore and Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Centre i ... more
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by an anonymous medical student As of today, I am one month from adding those long sought-after and hard-earned initials to my name, M.D.. I matched at my number one choice in a very competitive €œl ... more
Mr Jose Carrasco, the first Head of Surgery at the Basurto Hospital (Bilbao), took notes on cases treated during his professional career. With these notes, Mr Jesus Maria Careaga has given us a pictur ... more
Half the battle in knowing how to properly protect oneself from skin cancer is being able to separate fact from fiction. Unfortunately, some myths about tanning and sun protection are deep rooted and ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has announced further positive data on the first forty subjects in its Phase 2 clinical trial o ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has announced further positive data on the first forty subjects in its Phase 2 clinical trial o ... more
New research published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) shows that treatment with STELARA(TM)(Black Triangle Drug) (ustekinumab) significantly improves symptoms of d ... more
The Stanford Department of Dermatology will host its annual free skin cancer screening at the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City on May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Stanford dermatologists ... more
What's the most effective way to convince young women to cut back on their indoor tanning, a habit that hikes their risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75 percent? Warn them that i ... more
Containing drug development costs and speeding compounds through the pipeline is always a big issue, but clinical trials are becoming more expensive anyway. Why? One answer is the increasing complexit ... more
Lux Biosciences, Inc. today announced that the Dermatology and Ophthalmology Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is scheduled to review its New Drug Application (ND ... more
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When it comes to tanning, dermatologists have long suspected that most people need an attitude adjustment. Now, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) confirmed that ... more
by Chris Emery Acne patients who received online treatment from dermatologists had similar outcomes to patients who were treated in the doctor #8217;s office, a new study found. Patients who participa ... more
In observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are encouraging women to be creative and use parasols to protect delicate skin from the sun. ... more
by John Gever #8220;Jersey Shore #8221; wannabes beware: some people crave the indoor tanning experience so much that it qualifies as an addiction, researchers said. Among 229 college students comple ... more
While professional drivers have to worry about speed traps, weight restrictions and traffic jams, many don't consider the effects of prolonged sun exposure from driving. In a study appearing in the Jo ... more
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At first glance, Hartford, Salt Lake City and Denver might not seem to have much in common. But a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) found these three cities outshine other U. ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT, http://www.pvct.com), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has held an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with th ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: PVCT, http://www.pvct.com), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has held an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with th ... more
At the 10th Congress of the European Society for Photodynamic Therapy (Euro PDT), held in Monaco on March 12-13, 2010, Professor Lasse Braathen (Tromso, Norway), president of the Euro PDT, described ... more
Follow-up visits conducted via a secure Web site may result in similar clinical outcomes as in-person visits among patients with acne, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatolo ... more
If you're frustrated by long waits to see a dermatologist, you and your skin doctor might want to consider a group appointment, a new study in the Archives of Dermatology shows.Source: Reuters Health ... more
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VBL Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to the development of novel treatments for immuno-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced the upcoming presentations of cli ... more
Contact: Krista Conger kristac@stanford.edu 650-725-5371 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. — Women with breast cancer whose tumors express high levels of a particular genetic marker ... more
Are Doctors Ready for Virtual Visits? Many fear telemedicine will jeopardize the doctor-patient bond. NYT http://bit.ly/7c2RA8Telemedicine has a place for second opinion when initiated by a physician ... more
The Associated Press: "For the first time since leaving medical school, many doctors are having to take tests to renew board certification in their fields - 147 specialties from dermatology to obstetr ... more
The following is a statement from William D. James, MD, FAAD, President, American Academy of Dermatology: Indoor tanning is dangerous. There is compelling, irrefutable scientific evidence which shows ... more
Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum recording artist and psoriasis patient LeAnn Rimes is calling for people with psoriasis to pledge to better manage their disease as part of the awareness campaign " ... more
Neutrogena®, the #1 dermatologist recommended suncare brand, today responded to a recently published study on the rising incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers by urging Americans to re-evaluate thei ... more
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that when attempting to pass tanning bed legislation, successful advocates collaborate with local and national organizations and ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that data from its Phase 2 study of PV-10 for metastatic melanoma has ... more
Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, announced that data from its Phase 2 study of PV-10 for metastatic melanoma has ... more
By Margaret McCartney, general practitioner, Glasgow, and Financial Times columnist margaretmccartney@doctors.org.uk="article_remark">Last month the Times published a letter from doctors and pati ... more
By Margaret McCartney, general practitioner, Glasgow, and Financial Times columnist margaretmccartney@doctors.org.uk="article_remark">Last month the Times published a letter from doctors and pati ... more
The Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute (HUSCRI) is partnering with Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) to present its inaugural research symposium, "From Benchtop to Bedside," Frid ... more
Both new diagnoses and a history of non-melanoma skin cancer appear to have become increasingly common, and the disease affects more individuals than all other cancers combined, according to two repor ... more
Both new diagnoses and a history of non-melanoma skin cancer appear to have become increasingly common, and the disease affects more individuals than all other cancers combined, according to two repo ... more
US researchers who analysed over a decade's worth of statistics on non-melanoma skin cancers in the US (the country's most common form of cancer) found they have been rising steadily every year, and ... more
Contact: David Olejarz dolejar1@hfhs.org 313-874-4094 Henry Ford Health System In the first study of its kind in the United States, Henry Ford Hospital showed that skin transplant surgery is safe and ... more
Molecular dermatology research and development innovator DermaGenoma, Inc. released The HerpesDX Genetic Test for Frequent Genital Herpes. The new screening test will help doctors assess patients' ris ... more
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) has published Phase III data evaluating the safety and efficacy of imiquimod cream at two doses - 2.5% and 3.75% - administered daily on eith ... more
Contact: JAMA/Archives Media Relations mediarelations@jama-archives.org 312-464-5262 JAMA and Archives Journals Many important clinical and basic scientific advances have been made in the past five ye ... more
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Building on decades of research into how the body's electrical field affects skin regeneration, scientists at Johnson Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., have discovered how to harness the power of bi ... more
Specialty pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma announced that findings from a Phase III study evaluating PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel 0.05% to treat actinic keratosis (AK), a common pre-cursor to skin c ... more
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc., the consumer healthcare division of Merck Co., Inc., the makers of COPPERTONE®, announced at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatolog ... more
Itchy irritated skin can leave some people scratching their heads trying to determine the cause of this bothersome condition. What did they touch? Is it just dry skin gone awry? Are they allergic to s ... more
In the U.S. and around the world, the popularity of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures continues to increase. Soft tissue injectables, also known as dermal fillers, are popular procedures that imp ... more
If simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them a ... more
Research presented by P G Beauty Grooming scientists at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Miami Beach, FL, March 5-9) examines skin care science from multiple perspecti ... more
Medicated skin creams, sprays and powders can be very effective at treating dermatological conditions #8211;if you can get the medicine to stay on your skin. Drug delivery is a major challenge in t ... more
Contact: Alex Fernandes a.fernandes@qmul.ac.uk 44-20-788-25378 Queen Mary, University of London New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of c ... more
by Lockup Doc Physicians learn a lot about many different topics, both in medical training and in practice. However, there are some life lessons that we never learn as well as when we become patients ... more
Results published in today's online issue of the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology showed that treatment with Sculptra®Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) was significantly more effect ... more
Contact: Kelsey Jackson JacksonKN@missouri.edu 573-882-8353 University of Missouri-Columbia Photoacoustics technology could make some lab processes more efficient, says MU researcher COLUMBIA, Mo. Kn ... more
Immune cells known as Tregs have an important role in preventing other immune cells from attacking the cells of our body and causing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. A team of researc ... more
Contrary to previous hypotheses, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs does not appear associated with risk of squamous cell skin cancer, according to a report posted online today that will ... more
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 ... more
Considered 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
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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
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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
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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
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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