Researchers have developed a genetically modified protein that dramatically reverses the skin disorder vitiligo in mice, and has similar effects on immune responses in human skin tissue samples.The modified protein is potentially the first effective treatment for vitiligo.
A survey of tanning salon operators in Missouri shows that 65 percent would allow children as young as 10 to 12 years old to use tanning beds. That’s despite evidence that any tanning bed use increases the risk of all skin cancers, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life.
After surgery, organ transplant recipients can often return back to their daily activities thanks to medications that suppress the immune system to prevent organ rejection. However, taking these life-saving medicines also puts recipients at a higher risk for skin cancer.
If you or your child have head lice, the very thought can be emotionally disturbing. The good news is that you cannot get any diseases from the bugs, and you can get rid of lice with proper treatment.
When cocaine producers began using an inexpensive medication, levamisole, to dilute the cocaine to boost their profits, their customers were showing up in hospital emergency rooms with serious skin injuries caused by cocaine-levamisole toxicity. Dr. Craft, a dermatologist and lead researcher at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed), provided photographs of the skin condition to VisualDx – a new technology that was created with more than 100,000 medical images to help doctors visually diagnose disease.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown critical role for a recently identified immune cell population in the progression of atopic dermatitis.
The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) applauds the introduction of the Protecting Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act, legislation that would repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) created by the 2010 Affordable Care Act. Throughout the health system reform debate, the AADA has supported the principles of quality care and efficiency, as well as a patient-centered approach to health care delivery. It is for these principles that the AADA strongly supports a repeal of the IPAB.
Especially in winter, skin moisturizing can make the difference between comfortable smooth skin and dry itchy skin.
Bathing a tiny newborn can be an exciting experience for parents, but it can also be intimidating. Newborns are small and vulnerable, slippery when wet, and the products marketed for their delicate skin can leave parents with abundant choices. As newborns are welcomed into the world, their skin needs to adapt to the new environmental changes around them. It’s important for parents to understand proper bathing techniques and the appropriate skin care needed for their little one.
A new Mayo Clinic Proceedings study shows that people most often visit their health care providers because of skin issues, joint disorders and back pain. Findings may help researchers focus efforts to determine better ways to prevent and treat these conditions in large groups of people.
Shaving can be a challenge for both men and women, especially in the winter. Yet getting a smooth shave with minimal irritation is possible.
The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) is urging Congress to find a permanent solution to Medicare’s flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula during the one-year reprieve from the 27 percent physician Medicare payment cut. Congress has agreed to temporarily stop the Medicare cuts, which were originally scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2013.
Hair care and maintenance issues are primary factors that deter African-American women from exercising, a major health concern for a group that has the highest rates of overweight or obesity in the country.
Dermatologists representing the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), Dermatological Society of New Jersey (DSNJ), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA), and the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) testified today before the N.J. Assembly Health & Senior Services Committee against changes to statutes that would limit the setting where certain minimally invasive procedures can be performed.
While most children’s atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, does not have a clear cause, such as an allergy, dermatologists say most eczema will improve with good skin care.
SLU dermatologist suggests easy ways to hydrate your skin and prevent it from getting dry during winter.
As we get older, the trillions of cells in our body do too. And like us, they become less resilient and able to weather the stress of everyday life. Our skin especially tells the tale of what’s happening throughout our bodies. Now, scientists are learning that aging cells bear only part of the blame for this downward spiral.
Women looking for that elusive fountain of youth may want to consider a facial rejuvenation procedure this winter. Dermatologists from Loyola University Health System (LUHS) report that cold weather months are a popular time of year for anti-aging treatments.
As poor wound healing from diabetic ulcers and other ailments takes heavy toll on healthcare costs, U-M findings pave way for new efficient therapies.
Mancuso joins SPOT Skin Cancer® campaign to encourage people to prevent and detect skin cancer.
Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.
All winter flakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity, wreaks havoc on our skin, making it dry and flaky. Skin dries out if it's deprived of moisture and this dryness often aggravates itchiness, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as "winter itch."
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and finding spots that could be cancerous is as simple as looking at your skin. Now a new video, “Skin Self-Exam: How to Do,” from the American Academy of Dermatology demonstrates how to check your skin and what to look for.
Watch out, acne. Doctors soon may have a new weapon against zits: a harmless virus living on our skin that naturally seeks out and kills the bacteria that cause pimples.
The Springfield City Council in Springfield, Ill., has approved an ordinance to prohibit minors under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds at Springfield salons. This important action is based on significant scientific evidence that indoor tanning is undeniably linked to increased risk of developing melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.
A new manuscript co-published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery outlines Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Mohs surgery – the first AUC for any test or treatment within the field of dermatology.
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Fortunately, acne can often be reduced with simple changes to a person’s skin care routine.
Dermatologists caution that moms may be getting unintentional sun exposure that can lead to early signs of aging of the hands. Dermatologists offer tips to prevent premature aging of the hands. (Information presented at AAD's Summer Academy Meeting)
Dermatologists are using injectable hyaluronic acid fillers to not only add volume to the lips, but also to reduce the fine lines and common signs of aging around the mouth, enhancing the natural smile. (Information presented at AAD's Summer Academy Meeting)
A new understanding of skin conditions in children and teens is helping to better manage and potentially prevent medical conditions associated with both atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. (Information presented at AAD's Summer Academy Meeting)
Getting better results from your anti-aging products can be as easy as following simple tips from dermatologists.
Controversy remains over the risks involved with indoor tanning, especially in children and young adults. Since sunburn serves as a marker for excessive and skin-cell damaging UV exposure -- which can eventually lead to the development of skin cancer -- investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey took a closer look at a college-aged sample of females and their indoor tanning habits. What they found was that sunburn was a frequently reported experience by these young women when they engaged in this activity.
U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Calif., and his youngest daughter, Briana Bilbray, share more in common than family ties and a love of the outdoors. They both have been diagnosed with skin cancer and are speaking out about it in an effort to encourage others to prevent and detect skin cancer early.
It’s been a burning question in melanoma research: Tumor cells are full of ultraviolet (UV)-induced genetic damage caused by sunlight exposure, but which mutations drive this cancer?
A new free app developed at the University of Michigan Health System allows users to create a photographic baseline of their skin and photograph suspicious moles or other skin lesions, walking users step-by-step through a skin self-exam.
Want more good hair days? Dermatologists say how you wash your hair and the products you use could go a long way in maintaining smooth, shiny hair.
The biological mechanism of sunburn – the reddish, painful, protective immune response from ultraviolet (UV) radiation – is a consequence of RNA damage to skin cells, report researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and elsewhere in the July 8, 2012 Advance Online Publication of Nature Medicine.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder in which skin cells proliferate out of control. For some hard-to-heal wounds, the problem is just the opposite: Restorative skin cells don’t grow well or fast enough. In a paper published in the June 21, 2012 issue of Immunity, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine describe a molecule that may lead to new treatments for both problems.
Consumers often spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars a year on skin care products in an effort to improve the look of their skin. From anti-aging serums to acne medications, many adults and teens regularly apply medications or treatments to their skin. But does the sequence in which skin care products are applied influence how well the products work? Dermatologists say yes.
Melanoma skin cancer survivors are much more likely than the general population to have future new cases of invasive melanomas and other cancers, says a national study led by UAMS’ Appathurai Balamurugan, M.D., M.P.H.
Tech-savvy teens with acne used their medicine more frequently when they also took part in a web-based survey, a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds.
1) Merkel cell polyomavirus induces cell transformation in unexpected ways. 2)Discoveries help narrow possible treatments. 3) Virus functions differently than other cancer-related viruses.
In an effort to encourage communities across the country to protect themselves from the sun and prevent skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today announced that it has awarded grants for the purchase of shade structures to New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and 33 other organizations. In addition to the shade structures, each location will receive signage to educate their community about how to protect themselves from the sun, such as seeking shade, applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, and wearing protective clothing. Since 2000, the Academy has awarded more than 246 shade structure grants to organizations across the country. These shade structures provide shade for more than 558,500 individuals each day.
As anyone with a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, such as psoriasis, rosacea or acne, knows, dealing with unpredictable flares can cause considerable stress and have a negative impact on a person’s overall well-being. Now, an ever-growing body of research shows how the complex link between the skin and the psyche – including the role of stress – affects skin conditions.
– The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by the year 2050, more than half the U.S. population will have skin of color. Recognizing this trend, dermatologists are educating the public about the different ways that common skin conditions appear in various skin tones. For people of color particularly, dermatologists are stressing the importance of seeking care early to get the best results from treatment.
With so many sunscreen options on the market, it can be confusing to know which ones offer the best protection. A new study further emphasizes the importance of selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect the skin against skin cancer and early aging. “Broad spectrum” means that a sunscreen provides protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
While the image of a bug crawling on your arm or a creepy crawler snuggling up in your bed is enough to make you flinch, most bug bites are harmless and disappear on their own in a matter of days. Other insects, however, can spread disease and cause severe reactions that require medical attention.
When it comes to revealing a person’s age, hands down, the back of the hand is more telling than the face and neck. Fortunately, dermatologists are applying new technologies to add volume to the hand as well as remove dark brown “age spots” to reverse these telltale signs of aging.
The American Academy of Dermatology is holding the Summer Academy Meeting 2011, its annual summer scientific meeting, in New York City, through August 7.
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