Dermatology
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HPV vaccination protects high-risk girls from cervical cancer
HPV vaccination, even partial vaccination, was protective against cervical cancer in minority girls at increased risk for infection.
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As varicella recedes, zoster rises: The question is ‘why?’
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Trust
Dr. Alan Rockoff muses about the issue of trust between patient and doctor.
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Maximizing bang in topical onychomycosis therapy
Tips from an expert.
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No evidence supports hydrolyzed formula over cows’ milk for allergy prevention
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Children who have stem cell transplants need skin exams, sun protection
Key clinical point: Children who have had a hematopoietic stem cell transplant need to have routine skin exams and be educated about sun...
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Primary care acne treatment reduces dermatology referrals
Key clinical point: If primary care physicians initiate treatment of mild to moderate acne, they could significantly reduce referrals to...
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Hemangiomas recur in 25% of infants after propranolol stopped
A large study of nearly 1,000 patients identifies risk factors for hemangioma rebound that may help guide oral propranolol treatment decisions.
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VIDEO – Survey: Isolation, rejection is real for acne patients
A survey by Harvard dermatologist Dr. Alexa B. Kimball demonstrates that people have negative views regarding acne patients.
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Guidelines: Combine topical, oral therapy for most effective acne treatment
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MRSA incidence decreased in children as clindamycin resistance increased
The incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has decreased in children in recent years, but resistance to...