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Researchers are Getting Closer to a Vaccine for Acne

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a vaccine to target the toxic protein secreted by the bacteria associated with acne, according to a study recently…

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Added by Julie Morse on September 8, 2018 at 8:00am — No Comments

Can Probiotics Really Help Our Skin?

Although probiotics have become a mainstream healthcare supplement for a wide range of conditions, there are doubts that the live bacteria and yeasts are actually good for your skin.

Probiotics have become popular with the celebrity set, and top dermatologists and skincare experts are…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 30, 2018 at 10:29am — No Comments

Machine Learning’s Racial Bias in Melanoma Detection

Despite the fact that machine learning has enhanced clinical diagnosis practices, there’s a risk that the technology could also demonstrate racial biases, according to a new paper…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 30, 2018 at 10:00am — No Comments

Drastic Spike in Medicare Bills for Topical Creams Raises Questions from the OIG

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has determined questionable Medicare billing for topical drugs. They claim that a high number of pharmacies in New York, Houston, Detroit, and Los Angeles have been submitting bills for expensive creams, practices that the OIG says…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 23, 2018 at 8:58pm — No Comments

How Sleep Disruptions Delay Wound Healing in Certain Populations

Type 2 diabetics who are overweight and suffer from rocky sleep patterns need extended time for their wounds to heal, says a new study published…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 23, 2018 at 8:54pm — No Comments

New Study Demonstrates Long-Term Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency

Consistent vitamin D intake has been attributed to a wide range of health benefits, including preventing chronic disease and maintaining bone health. Now, researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Buffalo are adding to vitamin D’s arsenal of superpowers with their discovery of the vitamin’s ability to improve…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 16, 2018 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Successfully Using HPV Vaccine to Treat Skin Cancer

Findings in a case recently published in JAMA Dermatology have proven the effective use of…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 16, 2018 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Why You Shouldn’t Take Sunscreen Pills

Protecting ourselves from UV rays would be a lot easier if we could just pop a pill that would keep our skin safe from sunburns. This is apparently what a handful of skincare companies thought when they started marketing a digestible supplement that claimed to prevent sunburn, early skin aging, and skin cancer.…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 9, 2018 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Allergan Sells U.S. Dermatology Portfolio to Almirall

Last week, Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall announced the purchase of Allergan’s U.S. dermatology unit. The acquisition includes Allergan’s products for acne and dermatoses.

The purchase was made in part to bolster Almirall’s standing in the U.S. dermatology market. Allergan sold its…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 9, 2018 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Why We Need a Smart Bandage

Just like how a FitBit can tell you how many steps you’ve walked, bandages will soon be able monitor the wound healing process and automatically deliver medicine to the affected area.

A group of Massachusetts and Indiana-based researchers created a “smart and automated flexible wound…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 2, 2018 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Bayer Sells Dermatology Portfolio to LEO Pharma

Danish pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma has just announced their purchase of Bayer’s dermatology prescription portfolio. According to…

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Added by Julie Morse on August 2, 2018 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Should Board Certification Be a Requirement to Practice Mohs Surgery?

A group of dermatologists have filed a class-action lawsuit against the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Board of Dermatology for allegedly creating a Mohs Surgery Board that would require dermatologists to be board certified in order to conduct the procedure.…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 26, 2018 at 6:00pm — No Comments

How Should Sunless Tanners Be Used?

Sunless tanners are meant to be a safe alternative to outdoor and indoor tanning. However, a new study published in JAMA…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 26, 2018 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Preventing the Threat of Bioterrorism with First-of-its-Kind Smallpox Treatment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved of Tecovirimat or Tpoxx, the first antiviral drug proven to treat smallpox. However, there isn’t necessarily a practical use for the drug as there hasn’t been a known case of smallpox since 1977.

According to FDA officials, the…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 19, 2018 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Dermatologists Experience Higher Rates of Sexual Harassment than Any Other Specialty

A jarring new Medscape report has found that 46 percent of dermatologists have been a victim of sexual harassment over the last three years. This was the highest…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 19, 2018 at 12:00pm — No Comments

How to Enjoy Your Gel Manicure and Not Get Cancer

Gel manicures make our nails look like they were done by Keith Haring or some other pop artist painter. They’re sleek, slick and glossy and last way longer than conventional polish. However, UVA rays used to dry out gel manicures can provoke dangerous, long-term side effects.

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Added by Julie Morse on July 12, 2018 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Valeant Receives CRL For DUOBRII

Valeant Pharmaceuticals recently received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their DUOBRII, an experimental lotion to treat plaque…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 12, 2018 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Part II: Spotlight on Dr. Peter Lio, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the second of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with …

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Added by Julie Morse on July 11, 2018 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Part 1 - Spotlight on Dr. Peter Lio, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the first of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.  A full bio of Dr. Lio follows the…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 6, 2018 at 8:11pm — No Comments

What’s the Deal with Pore Strips?

It’s unclear when the obsession to rid our faces of blackheads began, but it could have started with pore strips, a Band-Aid like adhesive that works by allegedly ripping out dirt and grime from our pores with the flick of the wrist. However, dermatologists doubt pore strips’ claim to effectively wipe out blackheads and believe that they can…

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Added by Julie Morse on July 6, 2018 at 6:41pm — No Comments

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