FDA Requires Sybaritic to Stop Producing Unapproved Medical Devices
Sybaritic Inc., a medical device maker, has agreed to stop producing and distributing its medical products used in laser surgery,…
Category: Dermatology
FDA approves new drug to treat psoriasis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Stelara (ustekinumab), a biologic product for adults who have a moderate to…
Skin diseases among military personnel
CHICAGO—Dermatitis, benign moles, hives and cancerous skin lesions are among the most common diagnoses among a group of military personnel…
Sun-safe pool policies related to staff behaviors
CHICAGO—The social environment at swimming pools appears to be related to sun safety behaviors of outdoor pool staff, according to…
Virtual communities provide support for psoriasis patients
CHICAGO—Online support communities appear to offer both a valuable educational resource and a source of psychological and social support for…
Retinoid cream associated with death in clinical trial
CHICAGO—Patients using a cream containing tretinoin, a retinoid commonly used to treat acne and other conditions, appeared more likely to…
Higher levels of obesity-related hormone found with psoriasis
CHICAGO—Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat…
Study helps identify beachgoers at increased risk of skin cancer
CHICAGO—Identifying the sun-protection practices and risk profiles of beachgoers may help determine those who would benefit from targeted interventions intended…
Indigo ointment may help treat patients with psoriasis
CHICAGO—An ointment made from indigo naturalis, a dark blue plant-based powder used in traditional Chinese medicine, appears effective in treating…
Light-activated therapy may change skin at molecular level
CHICAGO— Photodynamic therapy—which involves a light-activated medication and exposure to a light source—appears to produce changes at the molecular level…