Dermatology | European Federation of Internal Medicine

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]

VIDEO: Sun protection myths debunked

Posted on: 13/03/2014 - 17:20

CHAMPIONSGATE, FLA. – Can you separate sun protection myths from facts for your patients? Misperceptions persist, but sunscreen remains a safe and effective tool to help protect the skin from...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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Two definitions of Gulf War illness recommended

Posted on: 12/03/2014 - 15:30

An Institute of Medicine committee could not reach consensus on a single definition of Gulf War illness and recommended in a new report that clinicians and researchers at least narrow it down to two...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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Group issues recommendations for genetic susceptibility testing for carbamazepine skin reactions

Posted on: 07/03/2014 - 19:10

Genetic testing for alleles that affect histocompatibility should be the rule for patients who initiate the drug carbamazepine, according to new recommendations issued by the Canadian...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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Intramuscular flu vaccine is safest for atopic dermatitis patients

Posted on: 01/03/2014 - 22:00

SAN DIEGO – Patients with atopic dermatitis should routinely receive the intramuscular form of the influenza vaccine Fluzone unless the affected area of skin has been swabbed and found to have normal...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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VIDEO: Practice pearls improve acne treatment

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 19:35

PALM BEACH, ARUBA – Which combination of retinoids and antibiotics delivers the best acne outcomes? And what dietary advice maximizes isotretinoin’s effectiveness? Dr. Guy Webster of the Wilmington...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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Gut-joint connection promising in psoriatic arthritis

Posted on: 26/02/2014 - 15:10

SNOWMASS, COLO. – Mounting circumstantial evidence points to perturbation of bacterial communities in the gut and skin as important environmental triggers for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. A...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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VIDEO: Don’t overlook the signs of psoriatic arthritis

Posted on: 25/02/2014 - 16:05

PALM BEACH, ARUBA – When evaluating patients for psoriasis, don’t forget to ask them about potential symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, cautions Dr. Mark Jackson of the University of Louisville<link...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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VIDEO: New and upcoming topical antifungals

Posted on: 25/02/2014 - 14:50

PALM BEACH, ARUBA (FRONTLINE MEDICAL NEWS) – Systemic therapy is currently the standard of treatment for onychomycosis, but Dr. David Pariser <link...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Internal Medicine News - Dermatology

Posted on: 24/02/2014 - 20:57

Field of Interest: Dermatology

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VIDEO: Bright future ahead for U.S. sunscreen market

Posted on: 24/02/2014 - 18:25

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – A new wave of better sunscreens may soon wash into the U.S. marketplace, predicted Dr. Susan Swetter of Stanford (Calif.) University. She spoke with us at the Hawaii Dermatology...

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

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