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CDC Urges Clinicians to Remain on the Lookout for Mpox Virus Infections

THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 – Among emergency department patients evaluated for an mpox-compatible rash, the prevalence of mpox is 1.5 percent, according to research published in the June 6 issue of the...

High-Salt Diets Might Raise Eczema Risk

WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 – Doctors already warn folks off salt due to its heart risks, but new research suggests sodium isn't helping your skin either. Researchers found that as daily salt intake...

Experts Warn of Drug-Resistant Jock Itch, Athlete's Foot

WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 – Drug-resistant fungal infections are appearing in the United States, resulting in highly contagious and tough-to-treat cases of ringworm, also known as jock itch or...

Parents' Vaping Might Help Spur Eczema in Kids

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – A mom or dad who vapes at home might be setting their child up for eczema, new research suggests. In a study involving data from over 35,000 U.S. households, children with a...

Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – Health care professionals should consider stigmatization and bullying in assessing the social and mental health of children and adolescents with chronic skin diseases,...

Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms....

Do You Need to See a Doctor for That Rash?

SATURDAY, Jan. 27, 2024 9HealthDay News) – When should you worry about a rash? Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious...

Tips to Help Your Skin Thrive This Winter

SATURDAY, Jan. 20, 2024 — Winter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash" — dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and burns. That's wh...

Skin Conditions Flare Up When Wildfires Nearby

TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 – The smoke billowing from this summer’s devastating wildfires wasn’t just bad for your lungs. Skin problems also seem to worsen, with dermatology visits rising as air quality ...

One in Five New Dermatology Drugs Were First in Class Over the Past Decade

FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – From 2012 to 2022, innovative dermatologic drug development increased, according to a research letter published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Dermatology. Samir Kamat, M.D., from...

One in Five New Dermatology Drugs Were First in Class Over the Past Decade

  FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – From 2012 to 2022, innovative dermatologic drug development increased, according to a research letter published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Dermatology. ...

Ichthyosis Tied to Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 – Ichthyosis is associated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a research letter published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the American Academy of ...

Children With Eczema More Likely to Have Allergic Contact Dermatitis

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) are more likely to have positive patch test (PPT) reactions, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Journal of the American...

Melasma: New Dark Patches or Freckling -- A Dermatologist Offers Tips on Dealing With It

SATURDAY, Sept. 16, 2023 – Dark patches or freckle-like spots on the face are melasma, and it’s possible both to prevent them and make them less noticeable, according to a skin expert. Dr. Rebecca K...

Is It Eczema or Psoriasis? An Expert Offers Advice

FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person’s quality of life. The best way to know which one you have if you have an itchy rash or burning feeling ...

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