Examining photos of skin conditions or moles often led to same conclusions as in-person consultations
dermatology
Do Over-the-Counter Scar Treatments Really Work?
With summer looming, many people are anticipating the return of skimpier, skin-baring outfits by getting back into the gym. But aside from losing winter flab, there’s another concern that comes with the start of shorts season: …
Occupational Hazard: What Is ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’?
“Toasted skin syndrome” does not refer to the healthy glow earned by lying on a tranquil beach (slathered responsibly with SPF 50, of course). Really, it’s more like a work injury.
Parsing the Link Between Acne and Depression
Teenagers with severe acne are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression than their clear-skinned peers, according to a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Dermatologist susses sunscreen cancer risk
Since last July the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has had data from studies examining a potential correlation between retinyl palmitate, a common chemical in sunscreen, and elevated cancer risk in lab rats, the agency has been slow to interpret the findings and offer guidance to the public, charges Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY).
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Free screenings for asthma, skin cancer
As part of its 14th annual national asthma awareness and screening campaign, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is offering free asthma screenings at some 200 locations nationwide. Additionally, through December of this year, as part of its efforts to promote skin cancer awareness and prevention the American
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Skin damage: the impact of smoking, sun and alcohol
Of the 1,800 sets of twins that journeyed to Twinsburg, Ohio last year for the annual Twins Days Festival, 65 pairs of both identical and fraternal twins were recruited by a team of dermatologists from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine for a study about the impact of sun exposure, smoking, alcohol consumption and weight on the
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What could have made Sammy Sosa’s skin lighter?
Ever since he appeared at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas last week, photos of former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa’s markedly lighter visage have been bouncing around the internet, as everyone from baseball fans and sports commentators to dermatologists and cultural analysts scratched their heads about what might have caused the
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