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National Rosacea Society designates April as “Rosacea Awareness Month”
The NRS estimates that 16 million people in the United States have rosacea, which also affects the eyes in about half of patients.
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Alopecia areata has female predominance, more severe types common in boys
An extremely rare and infrequently reported form of AA, the congenital type, was found in 25 children.
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Pilot study: Topical anticholinergic improved axillary hyperhidrosis in teens, young adults
Topical oxybutynin therapy also improved quality of life.
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Newborn with multiple plaques
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Study using U.K. data quantifies infection risk associated with psoriasis
The most common serious infections were lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, and upper respiratory tract infections.
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Clinical pattern may help distinguish pediatric NMN from subungal melanoma
Pediatric nail matrix nevi also differs from the adult form.
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Cost, coverage concerns cited as barriers to acne medication adherence
Study participants reported having discussions with providers about treatment side effects and instructions for use – but not about price concerns...
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FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
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Growth on nose
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MDedge Daily News: Stem cells may reverse premature menopause
And the Food and Drug Administration wants to snuff out nicotine in cigarettes.
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Counsel children and young adults on skin cancer prevention
The recommendations target asymptomatic individuals with no history of skin cancer who might be likely to sunburn easily.