Acne Treatment Guide
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in both males and females, occurring on the chest, face, shoulders and back. Almost everyone between the age of puberty and adulthood experiences acne. Because of the prevalence of acne, many people search for an acne treatment, often for various reasons.
Acne Rosacea Affects Millions Worldwide - Many Don't Know They Have It
Acne Rosacea affects millions of people worldwide, although some of those afflicted with the skin condition are not aware that they have it. For some people, the condition looks similar to a sunburn or flushing of the cheeks. Rosacea - often knows as acne rosacea - is a long term or chronic dermatitis that involves inflammation of the cheeks, forehead, nose or eyelids.
Acne Glossary - 40 Terms Commonly Used When Talking writing About Acne
Acne: The general term for clogged skin pores which includes blackheads and whiteheads, as well as severe kind like cysts or nodules, usually found on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders. Acne vulgaris: The medical term for common acne, which manifests itself as blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules.
ZymoGenetics Presents Positive Results From RECOTHROM TM Thrombin, Topical Recombinant Spray Study In Burn Patients
ZymoGenetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGEN), presented results at the American Burn Association annual meeting from a clinical trial with RECOTHROM™ Thrombin, topical (Recombinant) administered by spray device to burn wound excision sites. The study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of RECOTHROM for patients undergoing skin grafting for burns.
Minister Harney Announces Public Consultation On Legislation To Control The Use Of Sun Beds, Ireland
The Minister for Health and Children, Ms. Mary Harney T.D., proposes to introduce legislation to control the use of sun beds and has launched a public consultation process relating to her proposals.
New Genetic Test Helps Women And Doctors Predict Female Hair Loss Before It Starts
Until now, Female Hair Loss has been difficult to predict and diagnose. That changes with today's announcement that HairDX, LLC (http://www.hairdx.com), pioneers of consumer-friendly genetic tests for hair loss, has introduced a screening test using genetic markers strongly associated with Female Hair Loss (Female Androgenetic Alopecia).
Tracleer Bosentan Receives New Indication In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis And Active Digital Ulcer Disease
Actelion Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd announced that Tracleer (bosentan), a dual endothelin receptor antagonist, has been approved in the UK and Ireland for the reduction of the number of new digital ulcers (DUs) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and ongoing DU disease.
Lip Balms And Glosses May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
If you are a regular lip balm or lip gloss user you should perhaps bear in mind that there is a good chance your risk of developing skin cancer is greater, according to researcher, Dr. Christine Brown, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. The balms/glosses actually attract the ultraviolet rays.
MGH Dermatologists First In New England To Offer New Laser Treatment
Dermatologists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are using a powerful new type of laser to evaporate patients' wrinkles and sun damage with fewer treatments. Called Fraxel re:pair™ , this novel technology has roots in the Boston area.
No Need To Endure Excessive, Embarrassing Sweating
When shaking someone's hand becomes a self-conscious ordeal because of excessive sweating, talk to a care provider. The May issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter outlines treatment options to help minimize excessive sweating.Called focal hyperhidrosis, this condition most commonly involves excessive daytime sweating of the palms, soles and underarms.