Social media helps diagnose parasitic disease in teen travelers
A new report details how physicians and patients used social media to help diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis in a group of teens who traveled on a youth adventure trip to Israel.
UCI scientists identify a new approach for treating skin cancer
Using new and innovative immune-therapeutic approaches to silence "don't eat me" signaling proteins recognized by specialized cells of the immune system, University of California, Irvine molecular...
Is Shingles Contagious? What You Need to Know
This article looks at how shingles is transmitted, along with the risk factors involved with the condition and steps that can be taken to prevent it.
Cancer-fighting therapy shows promise as treatment to speed up wound healing, UCLA study finds
Research could lead to development of treatments to accelerate recovery of wounds after injury and lessen skin-related side effects in a variety of diseases.
Heating the exterior of suitcases may decrease the spread of bed bugs through luggage
New research indicates that brief heat treatment is a promising way to decrease the spread of bed bugs being transported on the outer surface of luggage.
Blackhead Removal: Things to Consider
Should you remove blackheads yourself? This article looks at blackheads and acne, as well as the available treatments, recommendations, and prevention.
New research confirms correlation of common bacteria (including MRSA) and eczema
A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has shown that, on average, 70% of eczema patients are colonised with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (S.
Electrodesiccation for dermatosis papulosa nigra: An under-recognized tool is found to be effective in treating common superficial skin lesions
The use of electrodesiccation - an electrosurgical procedure for eliminating superficial skin growths by using a high-frequency electric current - proved to be particularly effective, well...
Poison Oak: Identifying and Treating this Poisonous Plant Rash
Learn all about poison oak and the itchy rashes that it can cause. This article looks at treatment for rashes and how to identify poison oak.
Combining ipilimumab with local treatments improved survival for patients with melanoma
Among patients with melanoma, those who received both ipilimumab (Yervoy) and local peripheral treatments such as radiotherapy or electrochemotherapy had significantly prolonged overall survival...