Ethnic variability in genetic contribution to psoriasis highlighted
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Polymorphisms in the gene encoding interleukin-15 are not related to psoriasis risk in UK patients, despite being reportedly linked to the condition in Chinese patients, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis)
Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Meeting the goal: wound bed preparation.
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Page: 344DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323527.31176.59Authors: Thomas Hess, Cathy BSN, RN, CWOCN (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (35 K) Source Type: journals
Protecting patients from harm: reducing methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections.
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Page: 341DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323522.00682.8fAuthors: Yamamoto, Linda RN, PHN, BSN, MBA/HCA; Marten, Molly BA, MPH, CIC (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (370 K) Source Type: journals
Protecting patients from harm: reducing methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections.
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This continuing education activity discusses the dangers of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, how to detect it, and how to keep it from spreading to vulnerable patients.Page: 335DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323520.15929.ccAuthors: Yamamoto, Linda RN, PHN, BSN, MBA/HCA; Marten, Molly BA, MPH, CIC (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (103 K) Source Type: journals
Reducing pressure ulcer incidence through braden scale risk assessment and support surface use.
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In this study, the author examines if risk assessment of all admitted patients, followed by provision of specialized support surfaces to at-risk patients, helps reduce the rate of hospital-caused pressure ulcers.Page: 330DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323519.08306.eaAuthors: Comfort, Edward H. PhD (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
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Pressure ulcer prevention and management in spinal cord-injured adults: analysis of educational needs.
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The authors of this investigation assessed the educational needs of adults with spinal cord injury in the prevention and early detection of pressure ulcers. Specific recommendations are provided for the top needs identified, along with key issues to consider in implementing solutions.Page: 322DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323521.93058.47Authors: Schubart, Jane R. PhD, MS, MBA; Hilgart, Michelle MEd; Lyder, Courtney RN, ND (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (865 K) Source Type: journals
Should it be coded as a dressing or as a dermal/epidermal (substitute) tissue?
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Page: 317DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323528.31176.bdAuthors: Schaum, Kathleen D. MS (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (208 K) Source Type: journals
Using honey to heal diabetic foot ulcers.
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Page: 313DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323523.38800.9fAuthors: Molan, P. C. BSc, PhD; Betts, J. A. NP, RN, AdDipN, MN(Hons) (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (94 K) Source Type: journals
Industry news.
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Page: 312DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323526.23553.25 (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
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New products.
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Page: 312DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323525.46423.89 (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
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Cyclosporine in chronic idiopathic urticaria with positive autologous serum skin test
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Godse KVIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):101-102 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Godse KV Source Type: journals
Azithromycin in acne: a protagonist for fixed drug reaction?
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Gahalaut Pratik, Alexander EmyIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):100-101 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gahalaut Pratik, Alexander Emy Source Type: journals
Monilethrix in three generations
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Singh Gurcharan, Siddalingappa K, Nischal KC, Naik L Chandra, Lokanatha KIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):99-100 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Singh Gurcharan, Siddalingappa K, Nischal KC, Naik L Chandra, Lokanatha K Source Type: journals
Perforating lichenoid reaction to amlodipine
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Lakshmi Chembolli, Srinivas CR, Ramachandran Bindu, Pillai Suma B, Nirmala VIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):98-99 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lakshmi Chembolli, Srinivas CR, Ramachandran Bindu, Pillai Suma B, Nirmala V Source Type: journals
Pigmentary mosaicism: an update
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Thapa RajooIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):96-97 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Thapa Rajoo Source Type: journals
Olmsted syndrome
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Kumar Pramod, Sharma PK, Kar HKIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):93-95 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kumar Pramod, Sharma PK, Kar HK Source Type: journals
Lichen scrofulosorum: an important marker of occult tuberculosis
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Dogra Naina, Shah Shazia, Dogra DevrajIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):91-92 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Dogra Naina, Shah Shazia, Dogra Devraj Source Type: journals
Bart's syndrome
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Rajpal Aruna, Mishra R, Hajirnis K, Shah M, Nagpur NIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):88-90 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rajpal Aruna, Mishra R, Hajirnis K, Shah M, Nagpur N Source Type: journals
Rare presentation of kyrle's disease in siblings
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Viswanathan Seethalakshmi, Narurkar Swati D, Rajpal Aruna, Nagpur NG, Avasare SSIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):85-87 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Viswanathan Seethalakshmi, Narurkar Swati D, Rajpal Aruna, Nagpur NG, Avasare SS Source Type: journals
A case of multiple myeloma presenting as a bullous dermatosis
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Gul Ulker, Kilic Arzu, Gonul Muzeyyen, Cakmak Seray Kulcu, Heper Aylin OkcuIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):83-84 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gul Ulker, Kilic Arzu, Gonul Muzeyyen, Cakmak Seray Kulcu, Heper Aylin Okcu Source Type: journals
Hiv and lupus erythematosus: a diagnostic dilemma
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Kaliyadan FerozeIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):80-82 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kaliyadan Feroze Source Type: journals
A study on the etiological agent and clinico-mycological correlation of fingernail onychomycosis in eastern india
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Das Nilay Kanti, Ghosh Pramit, Das Suchibrata, Bhattacharya Susmita, Dutta Rathindra Nath, Sengupta Sujit RanjanIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):75-79 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Das Nilay Kanti, Ghosh Pramit, Das Suchibrata, Bhattacharya Susmita, Dutta Rathindra Nath, Sengupta Sujit Ranjan Source Type: journals
Alopecia areata and autoimmunity: a clinical study
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Thomas Emy Abi, Kadyan RSIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):70-74 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Thomas Emy Abi, Kadyan RS Source Type: journals
Foot eczema: the role of patch test in determining the causative agent using standard series
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Priya KS, Kamath Ganesh, Martis Jacintha, Sukumar D, Shetty Narendra J, Bhat Ramesh M, Kishore B NandaIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):68-69 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Priya KS, Kamath Ganesh, Martis Jacintha, Sukumar D, Shetty Narendra J, Bhat Ramesh M, Kishore B Nanda Source Type: journals
Evaluation of the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and demodex infestation
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Zari Javidi, Abdolmajid Fata, Masood Maleki, Vahid Mashayekhi, Yalda NahidiIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):64-67 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Zari Javidi, Abdolmajid Fata, Masood Maleki, Vahid Mashayekhi, Yalda Nahidi Source Type: journals
Autologous serum skin test in children
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Godse Kiran VIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):61-63 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Godse Kiran V Source Type: journals
Unraveling the mystery of vernix caseosa
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Singh Gurcharan, Archana GIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):54-60 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Singh Gurcharan, Archana G Source Type: journals
Latest laser and light-based advances for ethnic skin rejuvenation
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Elsaie Mohamed Lotfy, Lloyd Heather WooleryIndian Journal of Dermatology 2008 53(2):49-53 (Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology)
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 4, 2008 Category: Dermatology Authors: Elsaie Mohamed Lotfy, Lloyd Heather Woolery Source Type: journals
Obesity exacerbates genetic psoriasis risk
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Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, compounds the effect of the human leukocyte antigen-Cw6 allele on the risk of psoriasis in Chinese people, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis)
Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Anti-angiogenesis treatment alleviates psoriasis symptoms
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An inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor tyrosine kinase inhibits leukocyte infiltration, hyperproliferation and abnormal keratinocyte differentiation in a mouse model of psoriasis, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis)
Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Auto-inflammatory genes linked to psoriatic jia
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in four genes that cause auto-inflammatory conditions are associated with psoriatic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a UK study shows. (Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis)
Source: MedWire News - Psoriasis - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Pressure ulcers: the power of detection.
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Page: 305DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000323524.38800.51Authors: Salcido, Richard MD (Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
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Many suncreens don't work or are hazardous to health says group
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A non-profit group in the US claims that most sunscreens either don't work or are hazardous to health, but the sunscreen industry rejects the charge. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) said their investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreens showed that 4 out of 5 of them either don't adequately protect against damaging UV radiation or contain potentially hazardous chemicals. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Substances similar to the body's own 'cannabis (marijuana) are necessary for healthy skin and may lead to new skin disease treatments
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Scientists from Hungary, Germany and the U.K. have discovered that our own body not only makes chemical compounds similar to the active ingredient in marijuana (THC), but these play an important part in maintaining healthy skin. This finding on "endocannabinoids" just published online in, and scheduled for the October 2008 print issue of, The FASEB Journal could lead to new drugs that treat skin conditions ranging from acne to dry skin, and even skin-related tumors. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Fda approves evolence(r), a new generation collagen-based facial filler
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced the approval of EVOLENCE® for the correction of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. EVOLENCE® is a new advanced collagen-based structural dermal filler, and a first of its kind product. The introduction of EVOLENCE® marks the first dermal filler entry for the Aesthetics Group of OrthoNeutrogena. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Texas oncology urges texans to 'save your skin:' outsmart the sun and prevent skin cancer
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Now that school is out and the first day of summer is upon us, the cancer care experts at Texas Oncology remind Texans to "save your skin" by outsmarting the sun when spending time outdoors. Although the most prevalent cancer in the United States today, skin cancer is also the most preventable. The majority of the more than 1 million annual U.S. cases of skin cancer are sun-related. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
This summer remember that sunscreen is no longer enough -- people spending time in the sun should consider sun protective clothing
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Sunscreen has become a daily necessity for anyone spending time outdoors in the sun, especially during the hot summer months. Yet, very few people consider the protection afforded to them from their clothing. Clothing does protect the skin against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, but not all clothing provides the same protection. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
New hope against the cold sore virus
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Title: New Hope Against the Cold Sore VirusCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/3/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/3/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Vitamins, minerals & nutritional supplements
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Title: Vitamins, Minerals & Nutritional SupplementsCategory: Health and LivingCreated: 9/2/2005Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Fireworks - how to have a safe fourth
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Title: Fireworks - How to Have a Safe FourthCategory: Health FactsCreated: 6/28/1999 7:48:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/3/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 3, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Primary atrophic solitary morphea profunda
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Dermatology 2008;217:207-210 (DOI:10.1159/000141959) (Source: Dermatology)
Source: Dermatology - July 2, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals
Sunburn alert: uvb does more damage to dna than uva
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As bombs burst in air this July 4, chances are that sunburn will be the red glare that most folks see - and feel. But unfortunately, even when there is no burn, the effects of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can have deadly consequences. Thanks to a new research study published in the July 2008 issue of The FASEB Journal, scientists now know why one type of UV light (UVB) is more likely to cause skin cancer than the other (UVA). (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Applisonix announces breakthrough in ultrasound technology for hair removal - average hair reduction of 38% following initial treatment
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Applisonix LTD (TASE: APLS), a developer of innovative ultrasound based solutions for the aesthetic market, announced that the test conducted using its hair removal prototype achieved, following an initial treatment, average hair reduction of 38%, which positions its efficacy within the top professional long-term hair removal solutions. Applisonix' co-CEOs, Mr. Alon Goren and Mr. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - July 2, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Group: effectiveness of sunscreens hazy
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Title: Group: Effectiveness of Sunscreens HazyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2008Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 2, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Fifth disease: fathoming fifth disease
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Title: Fifth Disease: Fathoming Fifth DiseaseCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 3/25/2005Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 2, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Scientists id new genes tied to crohn's disease
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Title: Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - July 1, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: consumer
Diet and acne: a myth?
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Should we reconsider the role of diet in acne in the face of recent studies?
Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - June 30, 2008 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: info
Relapsing polychondritis in a patient with lupus erythematosus: another manifestation of neutrophilic lupus?
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Dermatology 2008;217:211 (DOI:10.1159/000141960) (Source: Dermatology)
Source: Dermatology - June 30, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals
Eczematous dermatosis and thrombocytosis induced by efalizumab: two new side effects
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Dermatology 2008;217:203-206 (DOI:10.1159/000141958) (Source: Dermatology)
Source: Dermatology - June 30, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: journals
One million new skin cancer cases expected in usa this year
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there will be approximately one million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2008. The AAD says that about one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer some time during his/her lifetime. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Fortunately, they are easy to treat if detected early. (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today - June 30, 2008 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
