Dermatology News

Dr. Sidney Smith, a local dermatologist, gave the talk and afterward held a free skin cancer screening for the community.

But one new study shows that sunscreen does not block out the absorption of the natural calcium-boosting vitamin D. A test group of 79 volunteers participated in the one-week study on a beach in Spain , conducted by Professor Antony Young , of the St John's Institute of Dermatology at Kings College London.

With the summer solstice arriving Friday morning, marking the start of summer, the UV-Index for the region has shot up to the "very high" category, which is an indicator that skin can burn with just 15 minutes of exposure.

In a nondescript manufacturing plant on Indianapolis' east side, workers are producing one of the most unique weapons in the war on skin cancer.

DermOne Dermatology Centers announced today its expansion into the state of Texas, adding three offices previously managed by U.S. Dermatology Medical Management, Inc., to its rapidly growing network of neighborhood dermatology centers.

Japanese drugmaker Astellas Pharma Inc is looking to sell its dermatology portfolio, which could be worth between $500 million and $1 billion, according to three people familiar with the situation.

Astellas has hired London-based investment banking boutique DC Advisory to sell the assets, according to two of the people, who wished to remain anonymous because they are not permitted to speak to the press.

The Claim: American-made sunscreens pale in comparison to their European counterparts when it comes to UVA protection - and as a result, many concerned beachgoers are ordering sunscreens from afar.

This allows serums and creams to get through that invisible barrier of dead skin.

3Derm currently has 2 employees and will take on two additional engineers this fall.

Texas has joined California, Vermont, Oregon, and Nevada by passing legislation that prohibits minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning.

After months of clouds and rain, people in the Northwest can't wait to enjoy the sunshine.

BOSTON, COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MA a As one of only two Mohs micrographic surgical centers for skin cancer in Southeastern Mass., the Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit offers the highest level of skin cancer care for patients located on Cape Cod and south of Boston.

As the season of bare skin and scorching sun draws near, you - like so many other people - may find yourself scratching your head over sunscreen.

Acne: the word gets thrown around a lot, but do you know exactly what it means? "Acne is a common skin condition commonly found in young adults," dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank says.

Summer weather has finally arrived in Boston, and you'll likely need to make some adjustments to your skin care routine as you head to the sandy beach or a chlorinated pool.

New Delhi, June 17 : Monsoon weather can wreak havoc on your hair, but worry not.

With skin cancer awareness month drawing to a close, cosmetic and medical dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, takes a moment to highlight the importance of patients understanding their skin cancer surgery options.

The company develops drug therapies based on a novel, patented therapeutic principles in the areas of inflammation, allergy and cancer.

Dr. Phillip Valentine, a longtime South Bay dermatologist at Healthcare Partners in Torrance, was recognized Friday for his efforts in saving a thriving hub of vocational education for high school students in the South Bay.