(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, November 14, 2018 – With more people diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every year than all other forms of cancer combined, it’s fortunate that highly precise Mohs surgery is an option for many skin cancer patients
Category: Skin Care
Dermatologists Urge Consumers to Treat Acne Early
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 13, 2018) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. However, despite its prevalence, accurate information about acne can be scarce.
Lost and Found: Restoring Aging Skin through the Power of Collagen
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, November 7, 2018 – Like sand through an hourglass, so go the days of our lives – and the collagen fibers below our skin.
How Melanoma Evades Targeted Therapies
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA – Melanoma is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. Many patients develop metastatic disease that spreads to other parts of the body.
American Academy of Dermatology Releases Guidelines for Melanoma Treatment
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2018) — More than 1 million Americans are living with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and one person dies of the disease every hour.
Not Just for Children: Study Shows High Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis among U.S. Adults
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA – As many as 16.5 million adults in America suffer from a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, an inflammatory disease that results in red, itchy skin.
Clearing Things Up: When to Consider ‘Accutane’ for Serious Acne
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – East Setauket, NY, October 25, 2018 – If only acne’s damage stayed skin deep. “For some patients, it’s much more noticeable,” says Jie Chen, a certified registered physician’s assistant specializing in dermatology with Advanced Dermatology PC.
Relieve and Reduce Itchy Eczema
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age.
How to Use Bleach Baths to Help Manage Eczema Flares
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2018) — Although hot water and bubble baths may sound relaxing to many, for those with atopic dermatitis, this can have the opposite effect, causing dry, scaly, red patches to develop on the skin.
Allergy or Irritant? The Truth About Your Rash (VIDEO)
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Skin rashes are common. Soaps, detergents, plants and other substances can trigger red, itchy skin.
When it Comes to Age Spots, be ‘berry’ Careful
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Ridgewood, NJ, September 18, 2018 – When it comes to eliminating “liver spots,” those unsightly skin blemishes that multiply with age, the oil and nutrients derived from berries, including lingonberries, seem to be all the rage.
New Study Shows Eczema in African Americans is More Difficult to Treat
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (September 14, 2018) – Those who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD) – also known as eczema – know it can be an uphill battle to find the right treatment.
Toward an ‘Ultra-Personalized’ Therapy for Melanoma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – With new immunotherapy treatments for melanoma, recovery rates have risen dramatically – in some cases to around 50%. But they could be much higher.
Stigmatizing Views and Myths about Psoriasis Are Pervasive in the United States
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA – The stigma associated with the autoimmune disease psoriasis may lead people to avoid patients who show signs of the condition, including not wanting to date, shake hands, or have people in their homes if they suffer from the disease.
3 Key Facts and Myths About Melasma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY, August 22, 2018 – Here’s an undeniable fact about melasma: No one wants the stubborn skin condition, which shows up as brown, tan or grayish skin patches on the cheeks, nose or jawline.
Dermatologists’ Tips for Applying Scalp Medications
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. — According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, scalp conditions, such as alopecia areata, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, are very common.
Experimental Drug Reverses Hair Loss and Skin Damage Linked to Fatty Diet
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In a series of experiments with mice, Johns Hopkins investigators have used an experimental compound to successfully reverse hair loss, hair whitening and skin inflammation linked by previous studies to human diets heavy in fat and cholesterol.
People With Skin of Color Face Unique Dermatologic Concerns
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO (July 26, 2018) — Although skin disease can affect anyone, it may not affect everyone in the same way — and this is especially true for patients with skin of color.
Early Detection Essential for Nail Melanoma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO (July 26, 2018) — Karolina Jasko’s nails were usually painted during her senior year of high school, so she didn’t notice the black vertical line on her right thumbnail….
Beauty and the Burn: Professor Examines Tanning Behaviors, Attitudes
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ABINGTON, Pa. — In the summer, it becomes apparent that some people are more devoted to tanning than others.