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Study Suggests Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Carries Risk Of Metastasis And Death

JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A study by Chrysalyne D. Schmults, M.D., M.S.C.E., of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, and colleagues suggests cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) carries a low but significant risk of metastasis and death. The ten-year retrospective cohort study was conducted at an academic medical center in Boston, and included 985 patients with 1,832 tumors...

Research Letter Suggests Twitter May Serve As A Good Forum For Communicating Information About Acne

JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A research letter by Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., of the Center for Connected Health, Boston, and colleagues suggests that clinicians can learn about the perceptions and misconceptions of diseases like acne via Twitter, and communicate reliable medical information on the popular social media platform...

Creabilis Announces Headline Results Of Its Phase 2b Trial Of Topical TrkA Kinase Inhibitor CT327

Clinically and Statistically Significant Reduction of Chronic Pruritus (Itch) Seen in Psoriasis Patients Creabilis, a late stage European dermatology company with a focus on chronic pruritus (itch), has announced headline results of its Phase 2b trial with its lead product, CT327, in psoriasis patients...

Looks More Important Than Health For Young Women Seeking A Tan

Sunless tanning - whether with lotions, bronzers or tanning pills - has been promoted as an effective substitute to dodge the health risks of ultraviolet rays, but if the products don't provide the perfect tan, young women likely will not use them, according to a Baylor University researcher. "The feeling is 'I tan, I feel good, I'll look good tomorrow . . . What's health?'" said Jay Yoo, Ph.D...