Tuesday, November 10, 2009

skin conditions

Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region

Northeasterners have best proximity, southerners the worst, study finds more >>

With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better

Acne scars and wrinkles benefit from more aggressive treatment, study finds more >>

Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma

Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study more >>

Gardasil Approved to Prevent Genital Warts in Males

Caused by human papillomavirus more >>

Want Sun Protection? Wear Red or Blue

Fabric color affects absorption of UV radiation, researchers say more >>

Burn Rate in Kids Has Dropped, But Still Causes Concern

Youths' thinner skin makes them more susceptible to severe injury, expert says more >>

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

Protect and check your skin more >>

Blood Thinner May Cause Skin Lesions

Though mostly harmless, heparin-induced reaction could be serious, study finds more >>

Stelara Approved for Psoriasis

Helps block overproduction of skin cells more >>

Health Tip: Dealing With Warts

Other than with medication, don't try to remove them yourself more >>

Girl in Iconic Vietnam War Photo Brings Message of Hope

Kim Phuc, now 46, survived extensive napalm burns to help today's burn survivors more >>

Study Shows 1% of Americans Have Been Infected With West Nile

Virus typically produces mild infection, but severe reactions can result more >>

Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds more >>

New Compound Shrinks Skin Cancers

Study found more than half of advanced basal cell carcinomas responded to treatment more >>

Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat

Despite earlier study, new report finds no risk from common vitamin and mineral supplements more >>

Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help

For support, advice or treatment, online interventions now await more >>

Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease

UV exposure associated with skin inflammation in study of myositis more >>

Health Tip: Treating a Superficial Cut

What to do if the wound isn't serious more >>

Plastic Surgeons Stay Busy in Recession

Tight job market fuels interest in cheaper, less-invasive procedures, survey shows more >>

Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection

If proven effective, tamoxifen could be new way to fight Candida more >>

Health Tip: Caring for Skin With Rosacea

Suggestions for applying makeup more >>

Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Hair?

Some possible causes more >>

Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'

Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds more >>

Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis

But researchers still don't know why a certain therapy appears to reactivate latent TB more >>

Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Common condition can cause menstrual woes, infertility, researchers note more >>

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