Dermatology
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Nitric oxide–generating dressing holds promise for diabetic foot ulcers
Experimental treatment boosts reduction of wound size, researchers say, but one critic wonders about closure rates.
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Noninvasive 1060-nm diode laser found effective for axillary hyperhidrosis
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Light skin on back of neck
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2 in 1: Rosacea-like demodicosis, papulopustular rosacea may be phenotypes of same disease
Demodex mites may be involved in papulopustular rosacea after all.
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Hormonal contraception boosts breast cancer risk
KAUAI, HAWAII – Why one acne expert won’t change his treatment regimen.
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Dermatology practice gaps: improving medication management
KAUAI, HAWAII – Ophthalmologists’ hydroxychloroquine dosing recommendations to avoid retinopathy have changed.
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Recently approved SK treatment spares melanocytes in preclinical study
Topical 40% hydrogen peroxide showed less damage to skin cells than liquid nitrogen.
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Peanut exposure in at-risk infants does not reduce eczema, other allergic diseases
“The underlying immune mechanisms associated with tolerance to peanut do not alter the natural history of allergic disease,” the researchers...
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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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What’s new in the latest melanoma guidelines
KAUAI, HAWAII – Eighth edition of AJCC staging manual brings better prognosis for many with stage III melanoma.
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Rosacea tied to physical and psychological comorbidities
Analysis shows associations with conditions including depression and cardiovascular disease.