Dermatology
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Oral drug seen preventing angioedema attacks
A novel agent led to a nearly 75% reduction in monthly attacks among people with a rare genetic disorder.
Conference Coverage
Study explores adolescents’ views on their skin tone, pressure to tan
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Little data are available on perceptions of skin color among adolescents.
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Atypical pigmented lesions on back
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Early-onset atopic dermatitis linked to elevated risk for seasonal allergies and asthma
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – The relative risk for prevalent seasonal allergies was about 18% lower in the late-onset group, compared with those in the...
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Dark spot on back
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Fish pedicures
Fish pedicures have a long-standing history in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for aiding such skin conditions as psoriasis and helping...
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Spironolactone effectively treats acne in adolescent females
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – In the retrospective study, researchers observed that 64 of the 80 patients (80%) experienced improvement of acne on...
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New analysis improves understanding of PHACE syndrome
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Investigators retrospectively evaluated 244 patients from 13 pediatric dermatology centers who were fully assessed for PHACE...
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Rash on forearm
From the Journals
Early BCC seen in teen kidney transplant patient
From the Journals
Sunscreen use in grade schoolers: Wide racial, ethnic disparities seen
Overall, fewer than one-quarter of fifth graders almost always used sunscreen.