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- Sun Pharma Survey: Impact of Psoriasis on Patients is Extensivehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/sun-pharma-survey-impact-of-psoriasis-on-patients-is-extensive/2460284/The impact of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis on social and personal interactions can be extensive, results of a new survey from Sun Pharma confirm. In fact, 44 percent of respondents said that they often or sometimes feel humiliated by the appearance of psoriasis. More than a quarter (28 perce…
- Western Diet Linked to Skin Inflammation, Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/western-diet-linked-to-skin-inflammation-psoriasis/2460283/The Westernized diet, characterized by a high dietary intake of saturated fats and sucrose and low intake of fiber, may lead to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, a study by UC Davis Health researchers has found. The study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, suggest…
- Half of Lupus Rashes Harbor High Levels of Staph Bacteriahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/half-of-lupus-rashes-harbor-high-levels-of-staph-bacteria/2460279/Fifty percent of skin rashes in patients with lupus contain an abnormally high presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, according to a study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. In addition, researchers found that interferon increases the stickiness of staph aureus to their skin. “Bec…
- Resident of Distinction Award Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 2020 Caribbean Dermatology Symposiumhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/resident-of-distinction-award-celebrates-10th-anniversary-at-2020-caribbean-dermatology-symposium/2460276/As part of the dermMentors Resident of Distinction Award, Beiersdorf Inc. sponsored five top dermatology residents to attend the 2020 Caribbean Dermatology Symposium, held in Paradise Island, Bahamas, from Jan. 21-25, 2020. The 2020 dermMentors Residents of Distinction – Rachel Giesey, DO, of Case…
- Allergan Launches New Philanthropic Program Benefitting Kids with Upper Limb Spasticityhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/allergan-launches-new-philanthropic-program-benefitting-kids-with-upper-limb-spasticity/2460274/Allergan is launching the Be The Difference philanthropic program to support children and their families who may benefit from treatment with Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for pediatric upper limb spasticity. Botox is approved to treat increased muscle stiffness in children 2 to 17 years of age with u…
- Ortho Dermatologics Opens 2020 Aspire Higher Scholarship Programhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ortho-dermatologics-opens-2020-aspire-higher-scholarship-program/2460273/Bausch Health Companies Inc. and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics opened of the application process for its 2020 Aspire Higher scholarship program. The program, which began in 2012, will award nine students who have been treated for a dermatologic condition with a $10,000 scholarship i…
- Derms Still Need Disaster Preparedness Traininghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/derms-still-need-disaster-preparedness-training/2460271/The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW) that appears in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Natural and man-made disasters can cause …
- SkinMedica Launches DiamondGlowhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/skinmedica-launches-diamondglow/2460270/Allergan’s Skinmedica is rolling out DiamondGlow, a non-invasive dermabrasion technology that exfoliates, extracts, and treats the face, eye area, lips and body. Allergan acquired Envy Medical, Inc and its Silkpeel Dermalinfusion in 2019 and rebranded this treatment as DiamondGlow. The device inc…
- Survey: Many Men Don’t Wash Their Faces Every Dayhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/survey-many-men-dont-wash-their-faces-every-day/2460266/One-third of men admit to not washing their faces daily, according to a poll of 1,000 men aged 18 and older conducted by AcuPoll for Tiege Hanley. The Men’s Skin Care Survey by Tiege Hanley found that younger men are more likely to drop the ball on their daily face wash routine, with half of men a…
- SU2C Calls for Increased Diversity in Cancer Trialshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/su2c-calls-for-increased-diversity-in-cancer-trials/2460265/Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) announced a new diversity initiative that aims to make sure current advances in diagnosing and treating cancers don’t leave anyone out. The lack of diverse participation in cancer clinical trials may be due to socio-economic, cultural, trust and other barriers. Artificial…