Saturday, September 6, 2008

skin conditions

FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs

Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk more >>

Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin

Practice good skin care more >>

Health Tip: Take Care of Aging Skin

Products that may help more >>

Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving

Study finds reaction, brake response times were better than they had been before procedure more >>

After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients

Doctors tout drugs called biologics during Psoriasis Awareness Month more >>

DEET Works Because Mosquitoes Hate the Smell

Research upends theory that repellant masks person's odor and interferes with bugs' senses more >>

Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent

Researchers hope to develop noninvasive test to detect malignancies more >>

Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies

Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem more >>

Science May Banish Bad Hair Days

Super close-up views of how strands interact could be key, researchers say more >>

Moisturizers Spur Skin Cancer in Mouse Study

Experiments find skin creams boosted rate of cancer growth, number of tumors; experts say human impact unknown.. more >>

More Than Temperature Puts Elderly at Risk in Heat

Medications, lifestyle are also contributing factors to hyperthermia, agency warns more >>

Health Tip: Keep Baby From Heat Rash

Help the infant stay cool and dry more >>

Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow

Could one day lead to treatments for baldness, researchers say more >>

Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction

Additive to popular markings puts wearers at risk for allergic dermatitis, eczema, scarring, dermatology group warns.. more >>

The Dangerous Art of the Tattoo

Consider the health risks of this invasive procedure before getting—or removing—body art. more >>

Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma

Excessive IMP-3, not found in harmless moles, may be key to diagnosis more >>

Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results

But study finds that skin discoloration can be common side effect more >>

Health Buzz: Jalapeño Peppers and Other Health News

Disappointing Vytorin news, women rethinking tattoos, and an alternative to nursing homes more >>

Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos

They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows more >>

Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry

Take care of them properly more >>

Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen?

Many products don't protect against UVA rays, which can cause skin cancer more >>

Summer Is Peak Time for Lightning Strikes

The rule of thumb? 'When thunder roars, go indoors' more >>

Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread

Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds more >>

Health Tip: Take Care of a Rash

Don't aggravate the skin more >>

How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer

Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says more >>

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