http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases Wikio - Health - Diseases - Skin Diseases http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68778855 <p>A 21 year-old-man scarred permanently from steroid abuse was recently profiled in a Clinical Picture released on August 22, 2008 in The Lancet. This case provides an example of one of the dire complications that could arise from steroid doping. An amateur bodybuilder, the man entered the University Hospital Dusseldorf with fever-like symptoms. When examined, he showed ulcers, abscesses, and pustules...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68778855 2008-08-24T07:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68531623 <p>CHENNAI: Sri Ramachandra Medical College Hospital, Porur, will organise a free medical camp from August 25 to 29 to screen <b>skin</b> <b>diseases</b> at the Department of Dermatology, New Block, II Floor. A release said people with pimples, oily ...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.hindu.com" target="_blank">Hindu</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.hindu.com/rss/23hdline.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/india/tamil_nadu/chennai" target="_blank">Chennai</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases" target="_blank">Diseases</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/india/tamil_nadu" target="_blank">Tamil Nadu</a></p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:35:52 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68531623 2008-08-21T19:35:52Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68487351 <p>Scientists in the US have found that skin cancer has a distinctive smell that can be detected by sensitive laboratory equipment and they hope the discovery opens the door to developing a new non-invasive way to diagnose basal cell carcinoma and other cancers of the skin using "odor profiles". The research was led by scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, a nonprofit basic research institute...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/cancers" target="_blank">Cancers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/cancers/skin_cancer" target="_blank">Skin Cancer</a></p> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=68487351 2008-08-21T10:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67788272 <p>Researchers in the US found that several moisturisers commonly used by consumers increased non-melanoma skin cancers in mice that had been exposed to ultra violet radiation. The study is published in the 14 Aug 2008 advanced online issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and was the work of Dr Allan Conney and colleagues from the Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research at the...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67788272 2008-08-14T18:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67596970 <p>Oncolytics Biotech Inc. ("Oncolytics") (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) announced that the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has started enrolment in a Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with metastatic melanoma using systemic administration of REOLYSIN(R), Oncolytics' proprietary formulation of the human reovirus.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/finance/nasdaq" target="_blank">NASDAQ</a></p> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67596970 2008-08-13T09:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67182627 <p>Sauna has a long-standing tradition on the Northern hemisphere, with Scandinavia and <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Russia" class="deep u">Russia</A> looking back over more than 2,500 years of using sauna as a popular procedure to cleanse and regenerate the body. Over the last few years, sauna has become the epitome of wellness, with many studies proving its positive influence on general health. However, although sauna appears to benefit the skin, as every...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=67182627 2008-08-09T07:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=66970524 <p>ILIGAN CITY - A team of medical specialists concluded there was no epidemic of <b>skin</b> <b><b>disease</b>s</b> here that could be blamed on the operations of a chemical plant.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com" target="_blank">ABS CBN</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/rss.aspx" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases" target="_blank">Diseases</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/philippines" target="_blank">Philippines</a></p> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:08:42 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=66970524 2008-08-07T13:08:42Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=65057364 <p>According to a new study published in the July issue of Archives of Dermatology, more women than men are coming to dermatology clinics to have their tattoos removed. Removals are often driven by a desire to avoid the social stigma associated with tattoos, and many seek removal due to negative comments made by other. A recent survey has found that 25% of adults age 18 to 30 have at least one tattoo....</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=65057364 2008-07-22T07:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64666312 <p>Galderma Pharma S.A., a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, has announced that <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Japan" class="deep u">Japan</A>'s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved Differin® Gel 0.1% (adapalene), a novel topical treatment for acne vulgaris in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Japan" class="deep u">Japan</A>. The drug will be marketed in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Japan" class="deep u">Japan</A> by Galderma KK, the fully-owned <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Japan" class="deep u">Japan</A>ese arm of Galderma, and strategic alliance partner Shionogi.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/japan" target="_blank">Japan</a></p> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64666312 2008-07-18T10:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64239203 <p>Medspas of <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/America" class="deep u">America</A> Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MEDP), http://www.medspasofamerica.com. Two important clinical tests and nine additional clinical observations have been completed on Penzyme, leading to extremely favorable results and excellent news for Medspas. Penzim is the active and main ingredient in its Natural Renu anti-aging cream and gel.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64239203 2008-07-15T10:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64223110 <p>Sunning in the summer feels oh-so-good. But ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. UV exposure even when no sunburn occurs increases the risk of cancer. Savvy use of sunscreen reduces the risk of damage from the sun's harmful rays.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/cancers" target="_blank">Cancers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/cancers/skin_cancer" target="_blank">Skin Cancer</a></p> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=64223110 2008-07-15T08:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=63629115 <p>MISSION Product™, the first Athlete-Engineered Skincare™ line, congratulates five of its athletes as they prepare to represent the <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/United+States" class="deep u">United States</A> in Beijing this summer. Only three months after joining forces to help launch MISSION Product, a line of high-performance skincare products specifically designed by athletes to meet athletic needs, U.S.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/china/beijing" target="_blank">Beijing</a></p> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=63629115 2008-07-09T22:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62881728 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/VioQuest+Pharmaceuticals" class="deep u">VioQuest Pharmaceuticals</A> (OTCBB: VOQP) announced the submission of a 510(k) application to the <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/United+States" class="deep u">United States</A> Food and Drug Administration (FDA).</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/organizations/food_and_drug_administration" target="_blank">Food and Drug Administration</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health" target="_blank">Health</a></p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62881728 2008-07-03T12:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62866920 <p>Scientists from <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Hungary" class="deep u">Hungary</A>, <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Germany" class="deep u">Germany</A> 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...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases" target="_blank">Diseases</a></p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62866920 2008-07-03T10:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62924096 <p>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.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62924096 2008-07-03T10:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62041422 <p>For many of us the summer is a time to think about taking a break, enjoying long hot days in the sun, sitting on a beach or swimming in the sea. But for people living with a skin disease called psoriasis the summer is often viewed with dread. Psoriasis is a skin condition which affects 2% of the population and takes the form of scaly, silver scales on the skin which when removed show very red sore...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases" target="_blank">Diseases</a></p> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62041422 2008-06-26T11:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62044852 <p>HUMIRA (adalimumab) has today been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) as a treatment option for adults with severe chronic plaque psoriasis.1 Adalimumab is the only fully human anti-TNF (tumour necrosis factor) monoclonal antibody licensed for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in the UK.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62044852 2008-06-26T11:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62008326 <p>The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published guidance on the use of adalimumab for the treatment of psoriasis in adults.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=62008326 2008-06-26T07:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=61742643 <p>Unexplained skin irritations, itchy rashes it happens to millions of Americans and many say they have no idea what causes the breakouts. According to experts jewelry allergies are not only extremely common, but very simple to prevent."We see it quite frequently," says <A HREF="http://www.wikio.com/tag/Lisa+Garner" class="deep u">Lisa Garner</A>, M.D., dermatologist on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Garland. "Some patients come in and actually realize...</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com" target="_blank">Medical News Today</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/rss/dermatology.xml" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=61742643 2008-06-24T08:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=61679447 <p>Prolonged waterlogging in parts of Behala after the first spell of heavy rain this monsoon has brought ailments in its wake. Many residents have contracted <b>skin</b> <b><b>disease</b>s</b> after wading through dirty water for days.</p><p>Source : <a href="http://www.telegraphindia.com" target="_blank">The Telegraph India</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.com/subscribe?url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/feeds/rss.asp?id=5" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases" target="_blank">Diseases</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.com/world/asia/india/kolkata" target="_blank">Kolkata</a></p> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:36:57 GMT http://www.wikio.com/health/diseases/skin_diseases?rinfoid=61679447 2008-06-23T20:36:57Z