A Journal published at “Journal of the American Academy of dermatology” concludes that Incidence of skin cancer among peoples of singapore has increased from 1968 to 2006 and especially among older chinese. The incidence rates of skin cancers in Caucasian ...
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Successful Treatment Of Basal Cell Carcinoma With Imiquimod Cream
Researcher at North Queensland Centre for Cancer Research,James Cook University,Queensland,Australia found out some good success rate in treating superficial basal cell carcinoma with Imiquimod cream. Superficial basal cell carcinoma comprise up to 25% of all histological sub-types. They are more ...
Treatment Options For Acne Scar
Acne Scar has a significant impact on ones self-image and quality of life. Even clinically mild acne may cause considerable social embarrasment. So ones perception of the severity of the problem is an important function is choosing treatment. Several options ...
How To Choose An Acne Treatment?
Water water everywhere… But not a drop to drink! Do you get the same feeling as you browse through the acne skin care section of your drugstore? There are so many acne products flooding the skin care market that more ...
Risk Of Melanoma Is Related To The Pattern Of Sun Exposure
In a study to assess the risk of melanoma in relation to its tumour site and latitude, it was shown that risk of melanoma at different body sites is associated with different amounts and patterns of sun exposure. Recreational sun ...
Understanding The Relationship Between Vitiligo And Diet
Vitiligo is a common,acquired disease affecting 1% to 2% of the population with women being more affected then men. Over the years, the neurological, biochemical, immunological and genetic aspects of the pathobiology of this enigmatic disorder have been explored. Vitiligo ...
Safe And Effective Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris With Photopneumatic Therapy
Photopneumatic Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first painless procedure for treatment of sun damaged and aging skin. Current research showed it is also highly effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris. A wide variety of laser ...
Acne in children
Acne in children is not uncommon and can be seen in the first year of life, early childhood, prepubertal age, and puberty. However, in mid-childhood, between 1-7 years, acne is uncommon, and when it is encountered it should be evaluated ...
Acne in pregnancy
Acne and pregnancy interact in a variable way. In the majority, pregnancy has a beneficial effect on the activity of acne, and this is through the sebosuppressive effect of estrogens. In a small number of cases, there is a flare-up ...
Effective Treatment Of Scalp Psoriasis
Psoriasis of the scalp can be a major challenge as response to topical medication are often unsatisfactory. About 50-80% of patients with psoriasis might develope scalp psoriasis. Sometimes it may lead patients to avoid social gatherings and be embarrassed, isolated ...