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- Modern Aesthetics® Set to Launch New Tweet Chat Series-- #RealDealAestheticshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/modern-aesthetics-set-to-launch-new-tweet-chat-series-realdealaesthetics/2457720/Practical Dermatology’s sister publication, Modern Aesthetics® magazine, is launching a new Tweet chat series --#RealDealAesthetics -- featuring New York City dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, MD and Charleston, SC dermatologist Todd E. Schlesinger, MD. The first Tweet chat focuses on filler selecti…
- New PSA From American Academy of Dermatology Highlights Dangers of Tanninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/new-psa-from-american-academy-of-dermatology-highlights-dangers-of-tanning/2457753/As Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of summer, many teen girls will be eager to get out of school and spend time outside— and some may want to get a tan. But a new public service advertisement from the American Academy of Dermatology encourages those who are thinking of tanning to think ag…
- Greater Skin Cancer Risk Seen in U.S. Military Personnelhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/greater-skin-cancer-risk-seen-in-us-military-personnel/2457762/U.S. military personnel are more likely to develop skin cancer than the general population, according to a review of nine published studies in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JADD). The findings apply to both active duty service members and veterans. The military’s demographics…
- AAD Launches Campaign to Support Skin Self Examshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-launches-campaign-to-support-skin-self-exams/2457782/In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May and Melanoma Monday® on May 7, the American Academy of Dermatology is encouraging the public to be a “Skin Cancer Hero” by learning how to detect skin cancer early, when it’s most treatable. The campaign aims to save lives by teaching the public …
- AAD Awards 26 Shade Structure Grants to Protect America's Youthhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/aad-awards-26-shade-structure-grants-to-protect-americas-youth/2457796/The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has awarded Shade Structure grants to 26 schools and nonprofit organizations across the country. The AAD awarded its 2018 AAD Shade Structure grants to the following organizations: Alabama Buhl Elementary School, Buhl, Sponsored by Kare…
- American Academy of Dermatology Elects New Officers, Board Membershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/american-academy-of-dermatology-elects-new-officers-board-members/2457825/The American Academy of Dermatology named its new officers and board members who will represent the more than 19,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. These officers and board members, all of whom are board-ce…
- Did New USPSTF Recommendations on Skin Cancer Prevention Counseling Go Far Enough? AADA Reactshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/did-new-uspstf-recommendations-on-skin-cancer-prevention-counselling-go-far-enough-aada-reacts/2457830/The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is calling for behavioral counseling to help reduce the risk of skin cancer from ultraviolet (UV) radiation in people aged 6 months to 24 years with fair skin types. The new USPSTF recommendation statement updates a 2012 recommendation on behavioral…
- Botanical Dermatology Brand Kamedis Forms U.S. Medical Advisory Boardhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/botanical-dermatology-brand-kamedis-forms-us-medical-advisory-board/2457834/Israeli-based Kamedis announced the formation of a U.S. medical advisory board. The members include: Zoe Draelos, MD, FAAD, a clinical and research dermatologist with a private solo practice in High Point, NC, who is also a Consulting Professor of Dermatology at Duke University. Dr. Draelos has a…
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma Is On The Risehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/merkel-cell-carcinoma-is-on-the-rise/2457879/Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is on the rise, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and presented at the American Academy of Dermatology 2018 Annual Meeting in San Diego. “MCC is rare, but our research shows that it’s becoming less rare,” says boar…
- Some Parents Just Don't Understand Risks of Indoor Tanninghttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/some-parents-just-dont-understand-risks-of-indoor-tanning/2457878/Dads, parents who had used indoor tanning devices themselves and those who reported that they had never received skin cancer prevention counseling from their child’s doctor are less likely to believe adolescent indoor tanning is harmful, a new survey shows. To investigate parents’ attitudes toward…