News tagged with dermatologists
Cosmetic surgery unaffected by French implant scare: study
Cosmetic surgery is booming worldwide and unaffected by the health scare prompted by a French breast implant company that used substandard silicone, a global body of plastic surgeons said Friday.
Jan 27, 2012 |
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New device uses light to screen for melanoma
Dermatologists will soon get some high-tech help deciding which suspicious-looking moles should be removed and checked for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Nov 02, 2011 |
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Evaluation of pediatric psoriasis outpatient health care delivery finds some treatment variability
Most outpatient visits for pediatric psoriasis in the United States are made by white children ages 8 years and older and are made to dermatologists and pediatricians, but the treatment approach may differ by physician specialty ...
Sep 19, 2011 |
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Triple therapy regime puts patients with leukemic form of cutaneous lymphoma in remission
A three-pronged immunotherapy approach nearly doubles five-year survival among patients with rare leukemic form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, reports a new study by dermatologists from the Abramson Cancer Center and Perelman ...
Aug 15, 2011 |
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Team decodes evolution of skin and ovarian cancer cells
A team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco has developed a way to uncover the evolution of human cancer cells, determining the order in which mutations emerge in them as they wend ...
Jun 29, 2011 |
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Patients referred to dermatologists skin lesions evaluations also found to have other skin cancers
Among patients referred by non-dermatologists to dermatologists for evaluation of skin lesions suspected of being malignant, only apparently one-fifth were found to be cancerous, although dermatologists identified and biopsied ...
May 16, 2011 |
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Astronomy technique could help assess deadly melanomas
(Medical Xpress) -- As a young graduate student with a passion for surfing, Andy Sheinis soaked up a lot of California sun.
Apr 27, 2011 |
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Coaxing new hair: Scientists work on perking up dormant follicles
When a man's hair stops growing back, it would be logical to assume his scalp has suffered a loss of stem cells, those versatile dynamos that have the ability to regenerate hair, blood, and other parts of the body.
Jan 14, 2011 |
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German firm tests 'double chin' drug
German drugs giant Bayer said Monday it had launched tests into an injectable drug to combat the fat deposits that lead to the dreaded "double chin."
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Jan 10, 2011 |
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Probe finds high levels of mercury in some skin products
Some creams promising to lighten skin, eliminate age spots and zap freckles contain high levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause severe health problems, a Chicago investigation has found.
May 20, 2010 |
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Shade myths: How to really stay safe
Slather on some SPF 30 sunscreen and you know your nose won't turn pink.
Aug 21, 2009 |
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Don't brush with baldness: put down that comb
Put that comb back in your handbag -- a study by an Israeli dermatologist has found that too much combing of the coiffure leads to hair loss, the daily Haaretz reported on Monday.
Aug 10, 2009 |
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Anti-aging cosmetic reduced wrinkles in clinical trial
Scientists testing a cosmetic anti-ageing product sold on the high street have shown it can clinically reduce wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin damaged by everyday exposure to sunlight.
Apr 28, 2009 |
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Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos, conditioners are frequent causes of eczema
Considerably more people than previously believed are allergic to the most common fragrance ingredient used in shampoos, conditioners and soap. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden ...
Mar 27, 2009 |
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Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
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