2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 US Patients With Skin Malignancy
From 2012 to 2014, 41,185 patients with a diagnosis of skin malignancy of the head and neck region were identified, mostly with a diagnosis of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).
General Dermatology
Novel Treatments for Warts Show Promise
Autoimplantation is a suitable approach for patients with multiple warts associated with distant lesions, while MMR injection is ideal for fewer or single warts.
Laser Therapies for the Healing of Burn Scars: An Interview With Jill Waibel, MD
The innovative use of fractionation of laser beam technology in dermatology has led to significant improvements in the treatment of burn scars, regardless of how mature.
Scabies: A Health Issue for Migrants and Their Host Countries
Researchers outline an efficient algorithm for treatment of large numbers of patients with confirmed or suspected scabies infestations.
Melanoma Survivors Often Have Poor Sun Protection Behaviors
One in five melanoma survivors had suffered a sunburn in the past year, researchers find.
New Skin Patch Sensors Able to Monitor Body Functions Acoustically
This device offers continuous listening and recording of sounds and low-frequency vibrations.
Penn Medicine Researchers Zero in on Psoriasis-Hypertension Link
Patients with more severe psoriasis are also more likely to have uncontrolled hypertension, according to new research by a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Werewolf Syndrome (Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa)
Congenital hypertrichosis lanuginosa (CHL) is an extremely rare skin disease that has fascinated the public since the Middle Ages.
Vanderbilt Study Finds Elderly Face No Added Risk From Cosmetic Surgery
Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Is Waxing Good for You?
Taking pride in ones appearance can mean different things to different people. For some, its being well dressed and groomed; for others, it may be keeping up with the latest trends.
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