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13 hrs ago | Army Times

How much is too much?

Everyone knows the summer sun can hurt you in ways far beyond the immediate pain of a nasty burn.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Lackland Air Force Base, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Skin Cancer, Boston University

Wed Jul 08, 2009

O, The Oprah Magazine

Your skin's new best friend

Five reasons you probably don't use a retinoid 1. You have no idea what a retinoid is.

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Related Topix: Retin-A, Tretinoin (generic), Medicine, Acne Vulgaris, Health, Differin, Adapalene (generic)

The Greenville News

Dermatologist: Michael Jackson danced in his office days before he died

Michael Jackson's dermatologist says the entertainer did not appear in poor health - and even danced in his office - three days before he died.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Medicine

BBC

Mole check offer sparks concern

Skin specialists attending a conference in Glasgow have been told not to offer free mole checks to the public, BBC Scotland has learned.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Skin Cancer, Health

Tue Jul 07, 2009

MediLexicon

Media Coverage Generates 47% Increase In Melanoma Diagnoses

Media coverage of skin cancer advice and sun awareness campaigns may have generated a 47 percent increase in diagnoses of melanoma in just one year, according to research due to be released at the British Association of Dermatologists' Annual Conference next week.

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

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Times-Transcript

Melanoma on the rise among young people

Brynessa Gradley's life changed just over a year ago when she scratched an itchy spot on her leg as she came out of the shower.

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Related Topix: Canada, Medicine, Skin Cancer, Health, North America, World News

Dermatology Times

Evolution of Mohs: General surgery's loss is dermatology's gain

Although invented by a general surgeon, Mohs micrographic surgery has become dermatology's gold standard for treating a variety of common nonmelanoma skin cancers.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, UC Irvine, Worcester, MA Metro

Sun Jul 05, 2009

Dermatology Times

A tribute to the greats: Pioneers defined, shaped field of dermatology

Throughout history, many physicians and researchers have deservedly earned their place as pioneers and have helped to define and shape the field of dermatology.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chemistry, Science, Niagara Falls, NY, Buffalo Metro

WVLT-TV Knoxville

How safe and effective are sunscreens?

July 2, 2009 -- Sunscreens are improving, but three of five brand-name products either don't protect the skin from sun damage sufficiently, contain hazardous chemicals, or both, according to a report by the watchdog organization Environmental Working Group .

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Related Topix: Sundown, Bullfrog, Sunscreens (generic), Medicine, Medication, Skin Cancer, Health, Cancer, California

Canada.com

Newest sunscreens do more than just block sun's rays

For Dr. Beatrice Wang, summer is a frustrating season. Every day, the Montreal dermatologist watches sun worshippers shed clothes like a chrysalis in spring and slowly bake themselves to a crisp nut brown.

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Related Topix: Sundown, Bullfrog, Sunscreens (generic), Medicine, Medication, Cancer, Health, Skin Cancer

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Dermatology Times

Looking to the future: Derms foresee changes connected to practice management, science

Cosmetic dermatology procedures have dramatically changed the face of dermatology.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Sundown, Bullfrog, Sunscreens (generic), Medication, Skin Cancer, Cancer, Health, Aberdeen, SD

Rehab Management

BioCis Pharma Reports Positive Phase IIa Clinical Results in Atopic Dermatitis

This double-blind, placebo-controlled study, conducted in Finland , included 13 patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis who applied the ProtoCure emulsion cream to the affected skin areas twice daily for up to four weeks.

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Related Topix: Europe, Finland, World News, Medicine

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Dermatology Times

Psoriasis's changing face: Therapies, understanding of disease continue to evolve

Herakleitos, the Greek philosopher from Ephesus, once said, "Ta panta rei," which means "Everything changes and is in a state of flux." Perhaps no other quote better suits the ever-changing theories surrounding the nature, origin and cause of the dermatosis we call psoriasis.

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Related Topix: Psoriasis, Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, Salem, NC

Telegraph.co.uk

Rules on GPs removing skin cancer to be relaxed putting patients at risk experts warn

Patients could be put at risk as rules allowing GPs to remove cancerous moles are set to be relaxed despite evidence the treatment fails in almost half of cases, experts have warned.

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Related Topix: Cancer, Medicine, Health, Skin Cancer

Dermatology Times

Out from the shadows: Dermatology emerged as a discipline via a rocky road

Dr. Parish While the specialty was centuries from its beginning, the need for dermatologists was documented as early as in the Old Testament, when Job had an itch .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, World News, Austria, Ohio

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Canadian Online Health News

Melanoma on the rise in young as number of dermatologists shrinks

Brynessa Gradley's life changed just over a year ago when she scratched an itchy spot on her leg as she came out of the shower.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Canada, Cancer, Health, Skin Cancer

Dermatology Times

Participation counts: Battling direct billing legislation requires persistence

To protect their rights, dermatologists must participate more vocally in debates surrounding direct billing legislation, an Ohio dermatologist says.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Ohio, Pathology, Dayton, OH, Dayton Metro, Wright State University

Dermatology Times

Subtle shadings: Wide range of skin types exists among people of Latin descent

National report - When dermatologists classify skin as either Caucasian or skin of color, they are using too blunt a tool, an expert says.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Ann Arbor News

Do you need a higher SPF? How to wear sunscreen and not get burned

SPF numbers are breaking into the triple digits -- a handful of products boast a sun protection factor of 100.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Skin Cancer

TulsaWorld.com - News

Skin rash puzzles eight doctors; split skin can be treated with lip balm

Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing in hopes you or some of your readers can help. My back and arms are covered with eczema that itches.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Wickliffe, OH

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