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New law allows Maryland students to use sunscreen at school
Maryland is the second state in 2018 to pass such a law.
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Nickel allergy common in children, significantly higher in girls
Jewelry is the most common source of sensitivity.
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FDA approves epinephrine autoinjector for infants and toddlers
A shorter, retractable needle and a lower dose of epinephrine make it ideal for young children.
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Twin study highlights environmental factors that may aggravate acne
The study results also support previous studies indicating that “acne is largely attributable to genetics.”
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Colchicine looks promising for treating prurigo pigmentosa in case report
Colchicine is thought to act through an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting neutrophil chemotaxis.
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Ideal sun protection practices by parents low in Toronto
Less than optimal use of sunscreen and other sun protection measures was particularly true among parents of darker-skinned children.
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Psoriasis duration reflects cardiovascular event risk
For every year of psoriasis, a patient’s risk of a major cardiovascular event climbs an additional 1%.
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MDedge Daily News: Is rosacea a red flag for deeper dangers?
And why reading aloud to kids can cut hyperactivity.
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Make the Diagnosis - May 2018
A preschooler developed a lacy, reticular eruption on the abdomen and legs, a few days after a mild fever and red cheeks.
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Treating female-to-male transgender adolescents with acne presents unique concerns with depression
Severe acne and being transgender both are associated with high rates of depression, placing importance on effective dermatological intervention...
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Chikungunya infection in children masquerades as SJS-TEN
Don’t misdiagnose presentations of vesiculobullous and necrotic lesions.