Nutritional factors linked to psoriasis risk
Psoriasis is significantly linked to increased serum vitamin A and alpha-carotene levels, as well as reduced sugar intake, say US scientists. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 15, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Rituximab may provide functional cure for pemphigus
Rituximab can induce long-term complete remission in patients with the chronic autoimmune disease pemphigus, show study findings. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 11, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
FTO function may encompass more than body mass
Three variants in the fat mass and obesity associated gene are associated with significant predisposition to melanoma, show findings published in Nature Genetics. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 4, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Omalizumab scratches the itch for urticaria patients
The monoclonal antibody omalizumab seems to be effective at relieving symptoms for patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria who have not responded to H1-antihistamine therapy, report US researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 4, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
No increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin
Researchers report no link between isotretinoin use for the treatment of acne and increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease in women of reproductive age. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - March 1, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Mental health risk increased in children with atopic dermatitis
Results from a US study suggest that children with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at significantly increased risk for mental health disorders. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - February 25, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Kaposi’s sarcoma risk factors revealed
Scientists have uncovered an intriguing relationship between the risk for Kaposi’s sarcoma, smoking, and the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - February 25, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Depression reduces efficacy of shingles vaccine
Research suggests that the varicella zoster, or shingles, vaccine is less effective in older people with untreated depression. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - February 16, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Researchers ESTABLISH efficacy of tedizolid phosphate for skin infections
Results from the phase III ESTABLISH-1 study show that the new antibiotic tedizolid phosphate is noninferior to linezolid for the treatment of acute bacterial and skin structure infections. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - February 14, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
New insight into eczema’s itch
Research shows that innate lymphoid cells accumulate in active eczema lesions and may contribute to disease progression. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - February 1, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Diet plays key role in severe childhood allergic disorders
Study findings suggest that children and adolescents who eat fast food three times a week or more have a greater risk for severe asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and eczema than those who do not. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - January 24, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Winning the genetic body odor lottery could save on deodorant
Research shows that people who have two copies of the minor allele of a single nucleotide polymorphism found in the ABCC11 gene could save money on deodorant as they are genetically odorless. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Source: MedWire News - Dermatology - January 22, 2013 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
