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Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients (HealthDay)
18 Nov 2008 at 10:48pm
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Indigo ointment may benefit patients with plaque-type psoriasis, Taiwanese researchers say.

Indigo plant may treat chronic skin disease (Reuters)
17 Nov 2008 at 3:05pm
Reuters - Indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears to be effective in treating psoriasis, a study in Taiwan has found.

Kid vaccines okay for kids at risk for allergies (Reuters)
6 Nov 2008 at 11:16am
Reuters - In children at increased risk for developing allergies, common childhood immunizations do not increase the risk of more severe eczema or allergies, according to a study published in the journal Allergy.

Health Tip: Soothing Eczema (HealthDay)
29 Oct 2008 at 10:48pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Eczema, medically called atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes patches of itchy, scaly and red skin.

Genetic Approach Boosts Yeast Infection Treatment (HealthDay)
27 Oct 2008 at 10:48pm
HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A new genetic approach to improve treatment of common infections caused by the yeast Candida albicans has been successfully tested by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center.

Scientists ID 3 New Candidate Genes for Schizophrenia (HealthDay)
24 Oct 2008 at 10:48pm
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- American and Dutch researchers believe they may have identified three genes tied to the development of schizophrenia.

Child deaths test faith-healing exemptions
21 Nov 2008 at 2:05pm
Three criminal cases have revived concerns about exemptions that most states grant to parents who rely on faith healing instead of doctors to treat sick children.

Autumn babies face greater risk of asthma
21 Nov 2008 at 8:27am

Nov. 21: Babies born just before the peak of cold and flu season have a 30% increased risk for developing asthma. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports. (msnbc.com)Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger asthma.




EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory
20 Nov 2008 at 1:56pm
As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.

Over 1,000 melamine babies still in hospitals
20 Nov 2008 at 8:40am
Over a thousand Chinese infants are still in hospital receiving treatment for kidney damage caused by tainted milk, China's Health Ministry said.

Burger King limits sodium in kids meals
19 Nov 2008 at 9:23am
Burger King Corp. said it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition.

Study: Fast-food ad ban may cut obesity in kids
19 Nov 2008 at 5:32pm
Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 percent, researchers said on Wednesday.

Experts: Lack of playtime is hurting children
18 Nov 2008 at 2:13pm

Jessie Murphy, left, covers her face with a scarf as part of an exercise as she and others participate in a workshop exploring the playfulness of music with instruments, song and dance at the 92nd Street Y Wonderplay Early Childhood Conference: The Importance of Play, Imagination and Creative Thinking, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 in New York. Experts say that kids need playtime to help them develop social skills and creative thinking.Without ample opportunity for forms of play that foster innovation and creative thinking, America’s children will be at a disadvantage in the global economy, psychologist argues.




More American kids went hungry last year
17 Nov 2008 at 3:23pm
New government figures show that almost 700,000 children went hungry in America at some point in 2007.

ABCs plus playing nice equals pre-K smarts
14 Nov 2008 at 1:35pm

Camryn Hollins, 4, learns about conflict resolution from "Twiggle the Turtle" at Bennett Family Child Care Center in University Park, Pa. A major study concludes that teaching kids social skills along with academic basics better prepares them for success.Should preschool be more about ABCs or learning to play with others? With the help of Twiggle the Turtle, scientists found out that youngsters do better if they do both.




Violent video games tied to teen aggression
14 Nov 2008 at 3:33pm
Adolescents who play violent video games may become increasingly aggressive over time, a new study of Japanese and U.S. teens suggests.

Stark disparities in states for preemie births
11 Nov 2008 at 11:42pm
The odds of having a premature baby are lowest in Vermont and highest in Mississippi.  The March of Dimes mapped the stark state-by-state disparities in a new "report card."

18 kids killed in toy-related accidents in 2007
12 Nov 2008 at 7:02pm
The majority of these deaths were caused by blocked airways, drowning or accidents involving motor vehicles, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission data.

Parents of teens weigh in on safe haven law
11 Nov 2008 at 5:45pm

Robert Blodgett stands in front of his family at their home in El Cajon, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2008. In the background is his wife Celeste Blodgett, top right, and their four sons, from left to right, Garrett, 12, Zachary, 14, Matthew, 9, and Mark, 7. Robert Blodgett feels that Nebraska's safe haven law is appalling and says abandoning teens is simply not an option. A safe haven law in Nebraska has stressed-out parents abandoning children as old as 17 without fear of prosecution. Has the law gone awfully wrong, or is it terribly right?




Young musicians get smarter, study suggests
11 Nov 2008 at 11:59am

A new study suggests a link between music training and cognitive abilities in children.Children who study a musical instrument for at least three years outperform children with no instrumental training on non-musical tests of vocabulary and non-verbal reasoning.




Rising risk for obese kids: middle-aged arteries
12 Nov 2008 at 1:53pm

Obese children and teens, especially those with abnormal cholesterol levels, should focus on diet and exercise to prevent early aging of their arteries, new research suggests. Scientists using ultrasound imaging detected fatty deposits in arteries of obese children and teens more typical of middle-aged adults, raising fears about accelerated heart disease.




Some just can't lick lip balm addiction
21 Nov 2008 at 11:30pm
... juice. Recommended treatments: Aquaphor and Vaseline: Dr. Marcia Driscoll, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Maryland, recommends Aquaphor, an over-the-counter treatment. The gooey ointment, without ...

Albinos Face Perilous Social Rejection
21 Nov 2008 at 11:30pm
... crucial to maintaining health. "Skin cancer is a huge problem for albinos," Mame Thierno, dermatologist at Dakar's Aristide le Dantec Hospital, told IRIN. "We treat about a hundred albinos ...

Doc: Prozac May Let You Down, but Botox Always Works
21 Nov 2008 at 11:30pm
... that Botox makes you look good. A fresh-faced 26-year-old writer visited a series of dermatologists for consultations, and was told again again that One doc went for youthful exuberance. ...

Jabs could give 'wolf boy' a normal life
21 Nov 2008 at 10:57pm
... My Shocking Story chronicled the efforts of a group of Columbia University scientists, including dermatologist Angela Christiano, to develop a cure for Pruthviraj's disorder, which is estimated to afflict ...

Rejuvenate your skin
21 Nov 2008 at 10:56pm
... are a whole arsenal of aesthetic procedures that work without visibly wounding the skin. Dermatologist Arielle N B Kauvar, clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University School ...

Prehistoric nuclear family is unearthed
21 Nov 2008 at 9:31pm
... extract from the plant, researchers reported Tuesday in the latest issue of Archives of Dermatology. -- from times staff and wire reports ...

Local Woman Wins National Contest
21 Nov 2008 at 8:00pm
... now she's heading to the Caribbean Islands. Tara Hart thought she was going to Dermatology Associates in Temple for a free facial, but walked away with an all expenses ...

Local Woman Wins National Contest Trip to Jamaica
21 Nov 2008 at 7:28pm
... now she's heading to the Caribbean Islands. Tara Hart thought she was going to Dermatology Associates in Temple for a free facial, but walked away with an all expenses ...

Cure hope for 'wolf boy'
21 Nov 2008 at 7:05pm
... My Shocking Story chronicled the efforts of a group of Columbia University scientists, including dermatologist Angela Christiano, to develop a cure for Pruthviraj's disorder, which is estimated to afflict ...

AB Skincare Unveils Body, Eye and Moisture Products
21 Nov 2008 at 6:33pm
... Eye and Moisture Products By Staff Nov 21, 2008 - 5:18:13 PM New York Dermatologist Dr. Craig Austin Reveals Transformational Skincare Benefits with the Latest Additions to the AB ...

natural remedies
20 Nov 2008 at 5:59pm
... a restricted drug and should be used only under the supervision of a practicing dermatologist. Topical creams used to treat acne may dry up the skin and cause irritation. ...

Scientists Could Find Cure For 'Wolf Boy' | PHOTOS
20 Nov 2008 at 4:58pm
... series "My Shocking Story" chronicled the efforts of a group of Columbia scientists, including dermatologist Angela Christiano, to develop a cure for Pruthviraj's disorder, which is estimated to afflict ...

The Best In Bargain Beauty Products
20 Nov 2008 at 4:31pm
... favorite anti-aging cream was the Roc Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum. "The Women's Health dermatologist said this is the best product... over the counter and it's only $20," said ...

Beautiful Review Release New Findings on Six Anti-Ageing Products
20 Nov 2008 at 3:57pm
... - Meaningful Beauty Facial Masque is a product of Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, a renowned dermatologist based in Paris. The company manufacturers other line up of skin care and anti-ageing ...

Scientists Could Find Cure For 'Wolf Boy'
20 Nov 2008 at 2:31pm
... series "My Shocking Story" chronicled the efforts of a group of Columbia scientists, including dermatologist Angela Christiano, to develop a cure for Pruthviraj's disorder, which is estimated to afflict ...

For Top Medical Students, an Attractive Field
by By NATASHA SINGER
Two specialties concerned with physical appearance are among the most competitive residency programs.

A Transformation Is a Bit of a Stretch
by By CINTRA WILSON
Tracie Martyn, the almost invisible salon in Fifth Avenue, is the enemy of extra chins.

The Scheherazade of the Skin Care Trade
by By JOANNE KAUFMAN
Luminaries tended by Barbara Singer range from Lynda Bird Johnson, who called her Ma’am, to Jackie Kennedy, who showed up sans underwear.

Beauty Regimens Reach for the Gold Standard
by By NATASHA SINGER
Paying a lot while trying very hard to look like you are not trying very hard.

Celebrity Endorsement
by By JOSH PATNER
How to be 96 and look like Kitty Carlisle Hart.

Fake ’n’ Bake
by By S.S. FAIR
The Samurai goes for the faux glow.

In Open-Toe Season, a Pedicure Is More Than Clip and Polish
by By NATASHA SINGER
As part of a move away from decorated nails, an increasing number of luxury salons and spas offer intensive foot care treatments.

World Briefing | Europe: Italy: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
by By JASON HOROWITZ (NYT)
Entrants in Miss Italia beauty contest experience reaction to traces of nickel found in make-up; metal caused unattractive skin reaction in at least 40 girls; judges had already cast ballots for finalists, but some girls eliminated are considering lawsuits

Vanity Goes to the Doctor; Today's dermatologists are remaking themselves as ...
by By ELIZABETH HAYT
Article on Botox injections, hydrotherapy and other skin-enhancing services provided by dermatologists who are reinventing themselves as beauty gurus; Seth Matarasso, Frederic Brandt, Laurie Polis and other doctors comment; photos

HEALTH CRAZE AIDS SKIN BALMS
by By PAMELA G. HOLLIE
In Oak Brook, Ill., where Blistex Inc. has its headquarters, this winter has been the most severe in years. Not coincidentally, sales of Blistex's cold weather lip balms are better than ever. ''This is the peak season for companies like ours,'' said Donald Turney, marketing manager for Blistik lip products. Every snow cloud has its silver lining. Harsh, cold and dry weather is good news for the people who live off lip balms and face and body lotions. Sales of some skin care products increase 20...

ABOUT THIS JOURNAL: About This Journal
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

THIS MONTH IN ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY: This Month in Archives of Dermatology
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

ARCHIVES A CENTURY AGO: Modern Dermatological Pathology and Its Relation to T...
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

THE CUTTING EDGE: Mucocutaneous Lichen Planus With Esophageal Involvement: Su...
by Parmentier, L., Bron, B.-A., Prins, C., Samson, J., Masouye, I., Borradori, L.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

ARCHIVES WEB QUIZ WINNER: August 2008 Archives Web Quiz Winner
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

STUDY: The Association of Lichen Sclerosus and Erosive Lichen Planus of the V...
by Cooper, S. M., Ali, I., Baldo, M., Wojnarowska, F.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Objective  To investigate the prevalence of autoimmune disease and circulating autoantibodies in women with lichen sclerosus (LS) and erosive lichen planus (LP) of the vulva and to compare these with a control population.

Design  Age- and sex-matched controlled study.

Setting  The vulval clinics in Oxfordshire, England, for patients with LS and LP. Healthy controls were recruited from the hospital and community.

Patients  A total of 190 women with the typical features of adult-onset LS of the vulva, 126 women with adult-onset erosive LP of the vulva, and 922 female controls (of whom 230 were examined).

Interventions  Personal history of autoimmune disorder for patients and controls, family history of autoimmune disorder for vulval LS and LP cohorts, and an autoantibody screen.

Main Outcome Measures  The presence or absence of a personal or family history of autoimmune disorder, and the presence or absence of 1 or more circulating autoantibodies.

Results  The mean ages of patients with LS, patients with erosive LP, and control patients were 63, 61, and 61 years, respectively. The mean age of the 230 controls examined (including those who had serum autoantibodies assayed) was 62 years. Autoimmune disorders were more frequent in patients with erosive LP compared with controls (29% vs 9%; P < .001) and in those with LS compared with controls (28% vs 9%; P < .001). Circulating autoantibodies were more frequent in those with erosive LP compared with controls (41% vs 20%; P < .001).

Conclusion  This study demonstrates an association of autoimmune disorder and autoantibodies with erosive LP of the vulva and confirms the autoimmune associations of vulval LS.



STUDY: The Significance of Eccentric and Central Hyperpigmentation, Multifoca...
by Arevalo, A., Altamura, D., Avramidis, M., Blum, A., Menzies, S.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Objective  To examine the significance of eccentric hyperpigmentation (EH), central hyperpigmentation (CH), multifocal hyper/hypopigmentation (MH/HP), and the multicomponent pattern (MCP) in melanocytic lesions lacking specific dermoscopic features of melanoma.

Design  A total of 3367 benign and malignant melanocytic lesions (n = 341 melanomas, excluding lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma) were examined to identify those lesions lacking specific dermoscopic features of melanoma but having any of the global patterns of EH, CH, MH/HP, and MCP.

Setting  Dermoscopic images were collected from lesions excised or undergoing sequential digital monitoring from the Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, a tertiary referral institution located in Sydney, Australia.

Main Outcome Measure  The odds ratio (OR) for melanoma of EH, CH, MH/HP, and MCP.

Results  While EH (OR, 3.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.5-4.6) and MCP (OR, 15.4; 95% CI, 11.9-19.9) were significant predictors of melanoma when total melanomas vs nevi were analyzed, there was no significant difference between the frequency of any of the global patterns in melanomas vs benign nevi lacking specific dermoscopic features of melanoma.

Conclusion  Based on our study results and previous prevalence data on these global patterns in benign nevi, we do not believe that lesions with EH or MCP require closer observation than other benign nevi lacking specific dermoscopic features of melanoma.



STUDY: A Day at the Beach While on Tropical Vacation: Sun Protection Practice...
by O'Riordan, D. L., Steffen, A. D., Lunde, K. B., Gies, P.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Objective  To conduct an assessment of levels of UV radiation (UVR) exposure and the range of sun protection behaviors of beachgoers at a popular vacation destination.

Design  Participants completed the sun habits survey prior to entry to the beach and completed an exit survey on leaving regarding their sun protection practices while at the beach. Ambient UVR was monitored using polysulfone dosimeters.

Setting  A popular beach for vacationers in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Main Outcome Measures  Sun protection practices and UVR.

Results  Participants spent an average of 3 hours at the beach and received an estimated UVR dose of 10.4 standard erythemal doses. Latent class analysis identified 3 homogeneous classes with distinct characteristics and sun protection behaviors. Those in class 1 (unconcerned and at low risk) were at least risk of skin cancer, intended to tan, and used the least amount of sun protection. Those in class 2 (tan seekers) had the second highest risk of skin cancer, had the highest proportion of women, became sunburned easily, intended to tan, had used tanning beds in past 30 days, and had the highest proportion of sunscreen coverage and the least clothing coverage. Those in class 3 (concerned and protected) had the highest skin cancer risk, the highest proportion of clothing coverage and shade use, and were more likely to be residents of Hawaii.

Conclusions  Beachgoers were exposed to 5 times the UVR dose required to result in erythema among unprotected fair-skinned populations. Latent class analysis was effective in identifying subgroups of beachgoers who would benefit from targeted, population-based interventions aimed at reducing skin cancer risks while enjoying outdoor leisure-time activities.



ANNOUNCEMENT: Archives Feature
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

STUDY: Clinical Assessment of Patients With Recalcitrant Psoriasis in a Rando...
by Lin, Y.-K., Chang, C.-J., Chang, Y.-C., Wong, W.-R., Chang, S.-C., Pang, J.-H. S.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Objective  To evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatment with indigo naturalis in patients with recalcitrant plaque-type psoriasis.

Design  Randomized, observer-blind, vehicle-controlled, intrapatient comparison study.

Setting  Ambulatory department of a hospital.

Participants  Forty-two outpatients with chronic plaque psoriasis were enrolled in the study from May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2005.

Intervention  The patients applied either indigo naturalis ointment or vehicle ointment topically to each of 2 bilaterally symmetrical psoriatic plaque lesions for 12 weeks (depending on the date of enrollment in the study).

Main Outcome Measures  The outcomes were assessed using the following criteria: the sum of erythema, scaling, and induration scores and the clearing percentage of the target plaque lesion assessed by 2 blinded observers.

Results  Significant reductions in the sum of scaling, erythema, and induration scores (P < .001) (mean score, 6.3 after indigo naturalis treatment vs 12.8 in control subjects) and plaque area percentage (P < .001) (mean percentage, 38.5% after indigo naturalis treatment vs 90% in controls) were achieved with topical application of indigo naturalis ointment. Approximately 31 of 42 patients (74%) experienced clearance or near clearance of their psoriasis in the indigo ointment–treated lesion.

Conclusion  Topical indigo naturalis ointment was a novel, safe, and effective therapy for plaque-type psoriasis.



STUDY: Factors Associated With the Number of Lesions Excised for Each Skin Ca...
by Baade, P. D., Youl, P. H., Janda, M., Whiteman, D. C., Del Mar, C. B., Aitken, J. F.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Objective  To assess physician, patient, and skin lesion characteristics that affect the number of benign skin lesions excised by primary care physicians for each skin cancer.

Design  Prospective study collecting clinical, patient, and histopathologic details of excisions or biopsies of skin lesions by random samples of primary care physicians.

Setting  Southeast Queensland involving traditional family medicine physicians (n = 104; response rate, 53.9%) and family medicine physicians working in 27 primary care skin cancer clinics (n = 50; response rate, 75.0%).

Participants  Of 28 755 skin examinations recorded during the study, 11 403 skin lesions were excised or biopsied; 97.5% of the excised lesions had clinical and histologic diagnoses recorded.

Main Outcome Measures  Number of lesions needed to excise or biopsy (NNE) for 1 melanoma (pigmented lesions only) and NNE for 1 nonmelanoma skin cancer (nonpigmented lesions only).

Results  The NNE for nonpigmented lesions (n = 8139) was 1.5 (95% confidence interval, 1.4-1.6) and for pigmented lesions (n = 2977) was 19.6 (16.2-22.9). The NNE estimates were up to 8 times lower if the physician thought the lesion was likely to be malignant and up to 2.5 times higher if there was strong patient pressure to excise. The NNE estimates varied by other physician-, patient-, and lesion-related variables.

Conclusions  Clinical impressions of excised skin lesions were strongly associated with NNE estimates. By focusing on pigmented skin lesions and by addressing the physician- and patient-specific factors identified, the effectiveness of future training for primary care physicians in the clinical management of skin cancer could be improved.



NOTABLE NOTES: Techniques to Allay Anxiety During Pediatric Laser Procedures
by Gonzalez, M. E., Connelly, E. A., Schachner, L.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

OBSERVATION: Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers With Topical Activated Protein C
by Whitmont, K., Reid, I., Tritton, S., March, L., Xue, M., Lee, M., Fulcher, G., Sambrook, P., Slobedman, E., Cooper, A., Jackson, C.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Background  The treatment of skin ulcers frequently presents a management challenge. Nonhealing wounds with poor response to conventional wound management therapy represent a significant cause of disability, affecting approximately 1% of the global population. Activated protein C is a serine protease with anticoagulant, angiogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties that has shown efficacy in patients for the treatment of severe sepsis. We report 4 cases of nonhealing lower limb skin ulcers that were treated with activated protein C.

Observations  The study included 4 patients whose wounds were not improving despite standard wound treatment for 4 months or more. Activated protein C was applied topically to their wounds once weekly for 4 weeks. All 4 patients showed a rapid positive response to treatment that was maintained during a 4-month follow-up period. The treatment was well tolerated, with no remarkable adverse effects or complications.

Conclusions  Activated protein C can stimulate wound healing in patients with skin ulcers that are refractory to conventional wound-healing therapies. The likely mechanism of action is its recognized ability to stimulate angiogenesis and reepithelialization and to inhibit inflammation. Activated protein C has potential as a therapeutic option for patients with chronic skin ulcers.



OBSERVATION: Sweet-like Dermatosis in 2 Patients With Clinical Features of De...
by Owen, C. E., Malone, J. C., Callen, J. P.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Background  The neutrophilic dermatoses comprise a group of cutaneous disorders that are characterized histopathologically by infiltration of the dermis with mature neutrophils with or without vessel wall destruction. Neutrophilic dermatoses have been reported in association with a variety of autoimmune diseases, most recently as a manifestation of lupus erythematosus.

Observations  We describe 2 patients with photodistributed violaceous plaques: one with associated heliotrope rash and malar erythema, and the other with scalp involvement and Gottron-like papules. In each case, the biopsy specimen revealed changes compatible with a neutrophilic dermatosis as opposed to an interface dermatitis. The first patient also had a history of Graves disease and primary biliary cirrhosis, while second patient had Wegener granulomatosis. The 2 patients responded to therapy with oral dapsone and prednisone, respectively.

Conclusions  The atypical presentation of neutrophilic dermatosis in 2 patients with clinical features of dermatomyositis and intercurrent autoimmune-mediated illnesses may suggest an expansion in the clinical spectrum of parainflammatory neutrophilic dermatoses. The finding of a neutrophilic dermatosis in a biopsy specimen from a patient without a classic clinical presentation should invoke a thoughtful search for underlying immune complex–mediated systemic disease.



OBSERVATION: Two Pediatric Cases of Nonbullous Histiocytoid Neutrophilic Derm...
by Camarillo, D., McCalmont, T. H., Frieden, I. J., Gilliam, A. E.
17 Nov 2008 at 12:00am

Background  Nonbullous neutrophilic dermatoses are seen infrequently in association with lupus erythematosus (LE). A recently described histopathologic variant of Sweet syndrome, to our knowledge, histiocytoid Sweet syndrome (HSS) has not been described in either pediatric or adult patients with LE.

Observations  We describe 2 pediatric patients with nonbullous histiocytoid neutrophilic dermatitis in the setting of LE. One case represents the initial presentation of subacute cutaneous LE, while the other case represents a manifestation of established systemic LE. Both cases demonstrate histopathologic findings of HSS.

Conclusions  We believe that the dermatosis observed in these 2 patients represents a nonbullous histiocytoid neutrophilic dermatosis that is best termed HSS. This entity may represent a distinct and important cutaneous manifestation of LE. Additional study is needed to further elucidate the relationship between neutrophilic dermatitis and LE.



Acne Cream Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination
17 Nov 2008 at 3:16pm
GALLATIN, Tenn. (MedPage Today) -- The maker of an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide acne medication has issued a recall of the product because of possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, according to the FDA.

Beach Is Teachable Site for Safe-Sun Practices
17 Nov 2008 at 3:12pm
QUEENSLAND, Australia (MedPage Today) -- There is no better place than a day on the beach to teach vacationing "tan seekers" about the hazards of ultraviolet radiation exposure from the sun, researchers reported here.

Herbal Indigo Ointment Clears Plaque Lesions in Psoriasis
17 Nov 2008 at 2:00pm
TAOYUAN, Taiwan (MedPage Today) -- Topical indigo naturalis, a traditional Chinese herbal therapy, proved safe and effective in clearing plaque lesions in patients with treatment-resistant psoriasis, a controlled study found.

First-Ever Clinical Guidelines for Psoriatic Arthritis Released
29 Oct 2008 at 4:44pm
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (MedPage Today) -- A handful of disease-modifying drugs offers a reasonable starting point for treatment of psoriatic arthritis, despite a lack of evidence that the agents preserve function or prevent joint damage, according to the first set of clinical guidelines for the condition.

Current Treatments May Eliminate Need for Long-Term Steroids after Kidney Tra...
23 Oct 2008 at 9:14am
CINCINNATI (MedPage Today) -- Kidney transplant patients on newer immunosuppressants may be able to safely forego chronic use of corticosteroids without increased risk of late graft failure, according to a randomized trial.

For Hair Removal Two Lasers Are Not Better than One
20 Oct 2008 at 3:00pm
TEHRAN (MedPage Today) -- Using two types of lasers together to remove leg hair is no better than treatment with each type alone, researchers here said.

Prospect of Wrinkles Is Enough to Put Young People Off Indoor Tanning
20 Oct 2008 at 2:12pm
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (MedPage Today) -- To discourage indoor tanning among young people, an emphasis on the prospect of wrinkles may be more effective than warning about skin cancer, said researchers here.

FDA Issues Boxed Warning for Efalizumab
16 Oct 2008 at 5:25pm
ROCKVILLE, Md. (MedPage Today) -- The FDA today announced that efalizumab (Raptiva) must carry a boxed warning to highlight the risk of life-threatening infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).

Low Cortisol Not Associated with Poor Outcomes in Extreme Preemies
13 Oct 2008 at 12:45pm
BALTIMORE (MedPage Today) -- Contrary to some previous research, low cortisol concentrations in extremely low birth weight infants are not associated with adverse short-term outcomes, researchers here found.

Genomic Analysis Finds New Bad Actor for Baldness
13 Oct 2008 at 9:59am
LONDON (MedPage Today) -- Male pattern baldness has been traced to genetic variants on chromosome 20 in addition to the already-known trouble spot on the X chromosome.

Cancers Increase Following Liver Transplantation
3 Oct 2008 at 1:50pm
HELSINKI, Finland (MedPage Today) -- Patients who undergo liver transplantation are more likely to get cancer than the general population, researchers here found.

Early Consumption of Fish May Prevent Eczema in Infants
25 Sep 2008 at 9:50am
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (MedPage Today) -- Eczema is less likely to develop in infants who are given fish to eat before age nine months, a prospective cohort study showed.

Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism Linked to Melanoma
22 Sep 2008 at 9:37am
PADOVA, Italy (MedPage Today) -- A polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor significantly increased the risk of melanoma, a meta-analysis of published data showed.

EADV: Ustekinumab Outdoes Etanercept for Psoriasis
18 Sep 2008 at 2:03pm
PARIS (MedPage Today) -- An investigational drug for psoriasis out-performed a standard medication in a head-to-head phase III clinical trial, a U.S. researcher said here.

Hormone Cream Smoothes Skin Not Damaged by Sun
15 Sep 2008 at 3:31pm
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (MedPage Today) -- Estradiol cream stimulated collagen production, which smoothed wrinkled skin in elderly women, but only in areas that had not been exposed to the sun, researchers here reported.

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