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Dear friends, Do you have a magic solution for treatment of plantar warts? I have a petient which i try to manage for one year.. we did electrocauterisation, cryotherapy and aldara.. but they are still becoming larger and even new lesions are app...
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Dermatology Nursing Institute added an eventJune 24
June 24, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
Welcome Colleagues: Growth in the dermatology nursing specialty has ramped up the need for quality education, so the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI), in association with the award-winning journal, Dermatology Nursing, has launched an innovativ...

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The Localization of Label-Retaining Cells in Eccrine Glands

The Localization of Label-Retaining Cells in Eccrine Glands

Journal of Investigative Dermatology advance online publication, January 29, 2009. doi:10.1038/jid.2008.443

Authors: Motonobu Nakamura & Yoshiki Tokura

P-Selectin Glycoprotein Ligand-1 Contributes to Wound Healing Predominantly as a P-Selectin Ligand and Partly as an E-Selectin Ligand

P-Selectin Glycoprotein Ligand-1 Contributes to Wound Healing Predominantly as a P-Selectin Ligand and Partly as an E-Selectin Ligand

Journal of Investigative Dermatology advance online publication, January 29, 2009. doi:10.1038/jid.2008.446

Authors: Hajime Tomita, Yohei Iwata, Fumihide Ogawa, Kazuhiro Komura, Kazuhiro Shimizu, Ayumi Yoshizaki, Toshihide Hara, Eiji Muroi, Koichi Yanaba, Sangjae Bae, Motoi Takenaka, Minoru Hasegawa, Manabu Fujimoto & Shinichi Sato

The Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 Inhibits Acute Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions

The Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 Inhibits Acute Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions

Journal of Investigative Dermatology advance online publication, February 5, 2009. doi:10.1038/jid.2008.447

Authors: Paula Velasco, Rainer Huegel, Jochen Brasch, Jens M Schröder, Michael Weichenthal, Eggert Stockfleth, Thomas Schwarz, Jack Lawler, Michael Detmar & Bernhard Lange-Asschenfeldt

High Ro52 Expression in Spontaneous and UV-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation

High Ro52 Expression in Spontaneous and UV-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation

Journal of Investigative Dermatology advance online publication, February 5, 2009. doi:10.1038/jid.2008.453

Authors: Vilija Oke, Ismini Vassilaki, Alexander Espinosa, Linn Strandberg, Vijay K Kuchroo, Filippa Nyberg & Marie Wahren-Herlenius

 

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Dermatology Nursing Institute

Dermatology Nursing Institute Annual Congress-Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC

Welcome Colleagues:
Growth in the dermatology nursing specialty has ramped up the need for quality education, so the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI), in association with the award-winning journal, Dermatology Nursing, has launched an innovative conference, the Dermatology Nursing Institute Annual Congress.

DNI, the Program Planning Committee, and Dermatology Nursing are excited to invite you to the Dermatology Nursing Institute Annual Congress. Join us in our nation's capital - Washington,… Continue

Posted by Dermatology Nursing Institute on June 24, 2009 at 3:56pm

dermRounds Team

NYTimes: Many People Confused by SPF

dermRounds (NEW YORK) - A very popular news column on the New York Times, "Skin Deep" once again tackles a key topic within the field of dermatology. Recently numerous manufacturers of sunblock have been rolling out a variety of new SPF-rated products but what exactly do these new SPF numbers mean?

Catherine Saint Louis, the author of this interesting article asked Dr. Gilchrest, one of our fellow dermatologists and here was her response:

The parade of stratospheric SPFs is “crazy,” said DrContinue

Posted by dermRounds Team on May 14, 2009 at 8:24am

dermRounds Team

New Study Shows Increasing Burden of Melanoma in the United States

dermRounds (NEW YORK) -- Linos, et al, has demonstrated that there may be an increasing burden of melanoma in the US. Dermatologists in this study state that it may be controversial that the melanoma incidence represents a true epidemic. As a result, to better understand how melanoma incidence trends varied by severity at diagnosis and factors relevant to screening access, this group assessed recent United States incidence and mortality trends by histologic type, tumor thickness, and area-level… Continue

Posted by dermRounds Team on January 20, 2009 at 1:27am

More dermatology news!

BioCis Pharma Reports Positive Phase IIa Clinical Results In Atopic Dermatitis

BioCis Pharma Ltd., a privately held drug development company with its headquarters in Turku, Finland, announced positive results from its Phase IIa clinical trial of ProtoCure(TM) emulsion cream, the company's novel topical drug for dermatology. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study, conducted in Finland, included 13 patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis who applied the ProtoCure emulsion cream to the affected skin areas twice daily for up to four weeks.

UCLA Scientists Find Molecular Differences Between Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Skin Cells

UCLA researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types are clearly distinguishable from one another. The data from the study suggest that embryonic stem cells and the reprogrammed cells, known as induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, have overlapping but still distinct gene expression signatures.

Provectus Pharmaceuticals Completes Patient Accrual In Initial Phase 2 Study Of PH-10 For Atopic Dermatitis

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual for its Phase 2 study of PH-10 for atopic dermatitis. PH-10 is the Company's topical drug for the treatment of dermatologic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that includes some forms of eczema.

Take Care Health Systems Expands Treatment For Skin Conditions And Minor Injuries

Take Care Health Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (NASDAQ:WAG) and the largest and most comprehensive provider of convenient care clinics and worksite health and wellness centers in the country, is now offering a new set of procedures for skin conditions and minor injury treatments.

70% Of Brits Do Not Practice 'Safe Sun'

With the heat wave hitting all corners of the UK this week, millions of adults will be flocking to the seaside in search of sun, sea, sand and a much needed snooze. Unfortunately many are likely to end up needing medical treatment for severe burning, prickly heat or heatstroke. As seven out of ten Brits will not be practicing 'safe sun' and will foolhardily be going without wearing any sun cream.
 
 

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