Skin cancer may increase subsequent primary malignancy risk
Research suggests that people with non-melanoma skin cancer are at moderately increased risk for developing other primary malignancies in the future, particularly breast and lung cancer and melanoma. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - April 26, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Single allergen sensitization tests may miss cases in children
There is significant discordance between the results of allergen-specific skin prick tests and allergen-specific serum immunoglobulin E levels for identifying aeroallergen sensitization in children under the age of 4 years, a study finds. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - April 23, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
FOXP3 genetic variants linked with vitiligo
Three variants in the forkhead box P3 gene are associated with increased risk for vitiligo in the Han Chinese population, show study findings. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - April 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Follicular squamous cell carcinoma rates ‘underestimated’
Rates of follicular squamous cell carcinomas are underestimated, suggest results from a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - April 13, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Factors predicting progressive disease in melanoma patients investigated
Demographic, clinical, and procedural factors should not be used to predict the likelihood of progression after regional therapy for “in-transit” or early metastatic melanoma, say researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - April 5, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Scabies link with pemphigoid investigated
Research suggests that patients who experience scabies infection may be at increased risk for developing the autoimmune blistering skin condition bullous pemphigoid. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Psoriasis a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Scabies link with pemphigoid investigated
Research suggests that patients who experience scabies infection may be at increased risk for developing the autoimmune blistering skin condition bullous pemphigoid. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Psoriasis a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease
Patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Green tea extract washes athlete’s foot symptoms away
Bathing feet in a green tea extract may help relieve skin symptoms in elderly patients with athlete’s foot, say Japanese researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 21, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
