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Dermatology News

News on Dermatology continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

14 hrs ago | Eye On Vision

Too Much Surgery?

Sometimes what starts out as one eye operation turns out to be four...sometimes six.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery

Wed Jul 23, 2008

WebMD Health News Center

Removing Tattoos: Who Does It and Why

July 21, 2008 -- It seemed a good idea at the time. But you were young, wild, and in love with Roland.

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Related Topix: Texas Tech University System, University of Colorado System, Louisiana State University System, Medicine, Health

WISN.com

Experts Debate If Sun Causes Melanoma

An expert said on BMJ.com that the sun causes skin cancers, but not the less common but deadlier form called melanoma.

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Related Topix: Skin Cancer, Medicine, Health

Tue Jul 22, 2008

WOIO

Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos

MONDAY, July 21 -- While most Americans who get tattoos are happy with their decision, women are much more likely than men to decide to get their markings removed, new research reveals.

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Related Topix: Texas Tech University System, University of Colorado System, Louisiana State University System, Medicine, Nursing

Huliq.com

Study examines motivations for tattoo removal

Individuals who visit dermatology clinics for tattoo removal are more likely to be women than men, and may be motivated by the social stigma associated with tattoos and negative comments by others, according to ...

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Related Topix: Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech University (Texas Tech University System), University of Colorado System, Health Sciences Center (Louisiana State University System), Health Sciences Center (Texas Tech University System), Louisiana State University System, Health Sciences Center (University of Colorado System), Medicine

Archives General Psychiatry

STUDY: US Dermatology Residents' Satisfaction With Training and...

Objective To evaluate residents' satisfaction with dermatology training and mentorship.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Reuters

Laser resurfacing fixes wrinkles, study finds

WASHINGTON - Laser treatment can remove wrinkles better than some newer procedures, dermatologists reported on Monday.Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing was very effective and while there were some side-effects, ...

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Related Topix: Medicine

Medical News Today

Be Aware Of Risk In GP Skin Cancer Surgery, Warns The Medical And Dental Defence Union Of Scotland

Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice Also Included In: Dermatology ; Cancer / Oncology ; Medical Malpractice / Litigation Article Date: 21 Jul 2008 - 1:00 PDT GPs risk legal action if they fail to ...

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sun Jul 20, 2008

New York Magazine

The new arsenal of anti-dampness tools, tested by a rampant perspirer.

Hoping to keep subway-platform meltdowns to a minimum, I tried five sweat-prevention techniques over the course of four sticky weeks.

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Related Topix: Boston, MA, Medicine, Tea, Drink

Channelnewsasia.com

Private doctors must seek accreditation before performing liposuction

SINGAPORE: From November, private doctors performing liposuction - the surgical removal of fat deposits from the body - will have to be assessed by a new five-member accreditation committee before getting the ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Surgery

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Bizjournals

Dermatology offices form group for better insurance rates

A local company established as an umbrella organization hopes to attract dermatology and plastic surgery practices to negotiate better insurance rates and provide administrative services.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Fri Jul 18, 2008

BioSpace

DUSA Pharmaceuticals Announces Update on Nicomide(R); Company Places...

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported today that Nicomide , a vitamin-mineral product currently prescribed by dermatologists, will no longer be manufactured and marketed as a prescription product.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Biotech, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Healthcare Law, Law, Marketing

Welcome to Topsail Voice

Summer Sunscreen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions

With summer in full swing, we need to be diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Skin Cancer, Health

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Missoulian

Under the sun - Risk of developing skin cancer higher for gardeners, farmers

Dean Fosdick wears sun-protective clothing as he works in his garden in New Market, Va., recently.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Home Gardening, Home, Memphis, TN Metro

The Georgia Straight

That healthy tan may be just the opposite

That tan may look great on the beach this summer, but take this piece of advice from one of Vancouver's leading dermatologists.

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Related Topix: Sundown, Bullfrog, Sunscreens (generic), Medicine, Medication, Canada, North America, World News

Canada NewsWire

Galderma Announces Approval for Differin(R) Gel 0.1% in Japan

The drug will be marketed in Japan by Galderma KK, the fully-owned Japanese arm of Galderma, and strategic alliance partner Shionogi.

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Related Topix: University System of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia (University System of Georgia), Medical University of South Carolina, Medical College of Wisconsin, Medicine, The College of Wooster

Wed Jul 16, 2008

NBC Channel 7/39

From Grapes To Gorgeous

Researchers have long touted the health benefits of grapes- especially wine. Now, a famous winemaker wants women to wear their wine on their face.

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Related Topix: Drink, Wine, Medicine

Tue Jul 15, 2008

MediLexicon

Study Measures Normal Hair Loss In Men

A standardized 60-second hair count is a reliable method when assessing hair shedding, according to an article released on June 16, 2008 in the Archives of Dermatology , one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Health

Mon Jul 14, 2008

105.9 the X

Free Skin Cancer Screening Tour Traveling

The tour kicks off in New York City on May 2nd and will run through the fall. WHEN: Friday, July 25th in Monroeville 10AM - Noon Sunday, July 27th in Mars 2PM - 4PM A local dermatologist available for ...

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Related Topix: Skin Cancer, Medicine, Health, Cancer

BBC News

Concern over GP skin cancer ops

Potentially dangerous skin cancers are being treated by family doctors, despite guidance telling them to refer them to hospitals.

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Related Topix: Skin Cancer, Medicine, Health, Europe, World News, United Kingdom

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