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Psoriasis treatment guidelines proposed for patients with concomitant HCV
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Topical therapy and ultraviolet B phototherapy should be considered first-line and second-line therapies for patients with limited psoriasis and concomitant hepatitis C virus infection, suggests a consensus report from the Medical Board of the US National Psoriasis Foundation. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 14, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Seborrheic dermatitis frequency increased in renal transplant patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Seborrheic dermatitis occurs at a higher frequency in renal transplant patients than the general population, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 13, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Skin needling shows promise for improving acne scarsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Skin needling produces significant improvements in acne scarring, show results from a small, experimental study. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 13, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Psoriasis not independently linked to ischemic heart diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Psoriasis may not be a clinical risk factor for ischemic heart disease hospitalization, Dutch study findings suggest. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Post surgical radiotherapy lowers lymph node recurrence in melanoma patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results from a randomized trial show that high-risk melanoma patients who undergo radiotherapy following lymphadenectomy surgery have a reduced risk for further regional relapse. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 6, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Gestational diabetes increases risk for infant atopic dermatitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Exposure to gestational diabetes increases the risk for atopic dermatitis and early childhood allergen sensitization in babies born at term, report US researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - November 6, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Rosacea primarily due to familial predispositionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Familial disposition strongly influences risk for developing rosacea, report researchers in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 31, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
CASPAR criteria estimate psoriatic arthritis prevalence in psoriasis patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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UK researchers have reported a 13.8% prevalence of psoriatic arthritis in community-based patients with psoriasis according to the classification criteria for Psoriatic arthritis. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Hemodialysis and renal transplantation increase risk for NSFEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results from a retrospective cohort analysis show that patients who undergo hemodialysis or renal transplantation have a greatly increased risk for developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 30, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Novel cells implicated in skin pigmentationEmail this article to a colleague.
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An international team of researchers has found a novel way for the skin’s pigment cells to develop, from nerve fibers in the skin. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 24, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Metabolic syndrome risk high in psoriasis patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The metabolic syndrome affects more than half of patients with psoriasis, with the likelihood of the syndrome increasing with the severity of the skin condition, delegates were told at the 18th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in Berlin, Germany. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 23, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Aged skin may improve with aggressive microdermabrasionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Microdermabrasion involving a coarse diamond-studded device triggers a wound-healing response that may improve the appearance of photoaged skin, US researchers say. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 23, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Glutathione S-transferase enzyme mutations increase risk for vitiligoEmail this article to a colleague.
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Variants in the genes encoding two glutathione S-transferase enzymes are associated with increased susceptibility to vitiligo in Chinese individuals, show study results. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 17, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
High food allergy sensitization rate in breast fed infants with atopic dermatitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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The rate of allergic sensitization in infants with atopic dermatitis is higher in breast-fed than formula-fed children, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 16, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Placebo-controlled trial supports PUVA’s efficacy in plaque-type psoriasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Psoralen plus ultraviolet A is a highly efficacious treatment for patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 16, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
UVB treatment appears a feasible option for children with psoriasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is a valid resource in the treatment of children with psoriasis, say Spanish researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 10, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Heparin-induced skin lesions more common than previously thoughtEmail this article to a colleague.
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Heparin-induced skin lesions are more common than previously thought, and are linked to overweight, female gender, and longer duration of heparin therapy, show study results. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 9, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Acanthosis nigricans identifies young people at high metabolic riskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Presence of acanthosis nigricans identifies a population of young people at high-risk for abnormal glucose homeostasis, high blood pressure, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 9, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Tanning could pose melanoma risk to light-skinned childrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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A US study suggests that light-skinned children who develop tans may be at increased risk for melanoma in later life. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Topical psoralen enhances UVB efficacy in psoriasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Topical application of 8-methoxypsoralen gel increases the efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B therapy in patients with psoriasis, Turkish study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Bacterial infection found in nearly half of hand eczema patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Nearly half of all patients with hand eczema may be infected with Staphylococcus aureus, a study indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - October 2, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Symptom frequency needs to be considered when evaluating psoriasis severityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers have called for the development of new scoring systems for evaluating psoriasis severity that incorporate the symptoms of the disease. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ultrasound technique can diagnose melanoma tumor burden and survivalEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers have discovered two different patterns of ultrasound signals that can predict both tumor burden and survival of melanoma patients. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 25, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Infection with hepatitis C increases risk for lichen planusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results from a meta-analysis show that infection with hepatitis C virus significantly increases the risk for development of lichen planus, report researchers in the Archives of Dermatology. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 25, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
BMI linked to psoriasis onset and severityEmail this article to a colleague.
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Excessive body weight increases both the risk for psoriasis onset and the severity of the condition, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 19, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Genes and environment both play role in susceptibility to childhood eczemaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Children with variants in the genes CD14 and IL4Rα are significantly more likely to develop eczema, particularly if they also have a positive skin prick test, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 18, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Poor diet may increase risk for acne in adolescent girlsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results from a Norwegian study indicate that adolescent girls who rarely eat raw, fresh vegetables may be at increased risk for acne. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 18, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Mutation behind premature skin aging disease identifiedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers have discovered that mutations in the pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 gene are causative for a rare genetic condition called autosomal recessive cutis laxa or “wrinkly skin syndrome” characterized by premature skin aging. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 12, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Factors involved in pathogenesis rosacea revealedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Study results suggest that key factors in the pathogenesis of rosacea include having a paler skin type, chronic sun exposure, and an increased mean density of Demodex follliculorum. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 11, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Responses to facial expressions of disgust diminished in psoriasis patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients with psoriasis appear to develop coping mechanisms to protect them from stressful emotional responses elicited by people’s facial expressions of disgust, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 11, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Supplemental antioxidants ‘do not increase melanoma risk’Email this article to a colleague.
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The use of antioxidant supplements is not associated with an increased risk for melanoma, results of a large prospective cohort study indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 6, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
TNF inhibitors more effective than T-cell agents in treating plaque psoriasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors are more effective than T-cell agents for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, results of a systematic review and meta analysis indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Reversible immune defect involved in age-related skin pathologyEmail this article to a colleague.
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An age-related decline in cutaneous delayed-type hypersensitivity responses may explain why people become more prone to skin malignancy and infection as they get older. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - September 4, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Efalizumab effective for psoriasis after failed TNF blocker therapyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Efalizumab can be used to treat psoriasis in patients who have either failed to respond adequately to tumor necrosis factor blockers or been unable to tolerate them, say researchers/show study results. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 29, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Vitiligo has serious adverse impact on emotional stateEmail this article to a colleague.
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Generalized vitiligo has a serious adverse impact on the emotional state of sufferers and should not be dismissed as a “harmless cosmetic skin problem,” say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 28, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Dermatomyositis patients have high risk for herpes virusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients with dermatomyositis are at increased risk for developing serious herpes virus infections, report French researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 28, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ten common IL-22 polymorphisms not linked to psoriasisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers rule out common polymorphisms in the interleukin-22 gene as major risk factors for chronic plaque psoriasis. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 22, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Iontophoretic drug delivery effective for treating onchomycosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Use of an electrical iontophoretic drug delivery system significantly improves the effectiveness of topical terbinafine treatment for onchomycosis, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 21, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Dermatologist FBSE important for detecting melanomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Most melanomas found in a dermatology general practice setting are diagnosed as a result of a dermatologist-initiated full-body skin examination (FBSE) and not patient complaint, show study results published in the Archives of Dermatology. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 21, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Once-weekly fish intake in infancy reduces eczema riskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Infants who consume fish at least once a week have a significantly reduced risk for developing eczema, but not asthma, by the age of 2 years, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 15, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Switching to etanercept effective for psoriasis patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Etanercept is an effective treatment option for psoriasis in patients who have failed to respond to traditional and other biologic therapies, researchers report. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 14, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Procyanidin plus vitamins A, C, E supplement reduces melasma symptomsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results from a small trial show that a supplement containing maritime pine extract and vitamins A, C, and E is effective for reducing the symptoms of epidermal melasma in Filipino women. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 14, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Psoriasis vulgaris linked to pro-atherogenic risk factorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Psoriasis vulgaris is a pro-atherogenic condition, say researchers who found the condition was associated with dyslipidemia, inflammation, overweight and obesity. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 8, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Acne vulgaris patients have low levels of anti-inflammatory IL-10Email this article to a colleague.
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Acne vulgaris patients are unable to suppress early inflammatory changes due to defective immunosurveillance resulting from low levels of the anti-inflammatory interleukin-10, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Reflectance confocal microscopy makes SCC diagnosis more accurateEmail this article to a colleague.
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Results show that use of reflectance confocal microscopy to examine suspected squamous cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis skin lesions reveals specific features that allow improved diagnostic accuracy for these conditions. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Merkel cell polyomavirus linked to squamous cell carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Merkel cell polyomavirus, previously found in Merkel cell carcinoma, is also present in more than a third of patients with squamous cell carcinoma, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
PRISM ‘convenient and reliable’ tool for HRQOL assessment in dermatologyEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure tool is a convenient and reliable option for health related quality of life assessment in dermatology, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - July 31, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Itch and scratching predict UVB treatment efficacyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients with higher levels of itch and scratching require more irradiation with ultraviolet B phototherapy to clear their psoriasis, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - July 31, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Treatment guidelines change the way Germans treat psoriasis patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Treatment guidelines are an important tool for improving the quality of care provided to patients with psoriasis, say German researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - July 25, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ultrasound effective for diagnosis of subcutaneous benign lesionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ultrasound screening is a useful tool for improving the accuracy of pre-operative diagnosis of subcutaneous benign lesions, show results published in the Archives of Dermatology. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - July 24, 2009 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
