Dermatology

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]

 

Mobile teledermatology predicted to be a game changer

Posted on: 11/08/2014 - 18:30

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO – Teledermatology is gathering steam – and supportive data – as a potentially invaluable way to address the overlapping problems of a dermatology workforce shortage, gruelingly...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

FDA approves oritavancin for skin infections

Posted on: 07/08/2014 - 18:35

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the injectable antibiotic oritavancin (Orbactiv) to treat adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections that might be caused by...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

House votes to speed sunscreen approvals

Posted on: 30/07/2014 - 16:10

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to speed up Food and Drug Administration approvals of new sunscreen ingredients and to eliminate a backlog. The Sunscreen Innovation Act (<link...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

Surgeon General: Tanning, indoor tanning must stop

Posted on: 29/07/2014 - 19:50

The U.S. Surgeon General’s office is calling on Americans to do more to help prevent skin cancer, saying that it is a growing public health problem. The five-point call to action singled out...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

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