Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases.[1][2] It is a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.[2][3][4] A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.[2][5]

 

WCD: Dapsone gel effective for acne in women of color

VANCOUVER – Dapsone gel 5% proved effective and well tolerated for facial acne in women with skin of color in a multicenter pilot study. The study was conducted because even though dapsone gel 5%...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

Elderly-onset atopic dermatitis is on the rise

VANCOUVER – Atopic dermatitis arising de novo in patients in their 60s or older with no history of the disease poses a diagnostic challenge, and a low threshold for biopsy is warranted, Dr. Thomas...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

Afamelanotide improves erythropoietic protoporphyria

Afamelanotide dramatically reduces the number and severity of phototoxic reactions, shortens recovery time, and markedly improves disease-related quality of life in adults who have erythropoietic...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

Indoor tanning declines, says CDC

People are using indoor tanning less, according to new statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We observed significant reductions in indoor tanning from 2010 to...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

WCD: Smoking tied to worse occupational hand eczema

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Occupational hand eczema is worse and more persistent in smokers than nonsmokers, a large prospective cohort study found. “Tobacco smoking is associated with work absenteeism and...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

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