Dermatology

• What is an immunologist?

• June 4, 2012
•  An immunologist is an expert in immunology, which is a branch of biomedical science that deals with the immune system. An immunologist may be...More »

• What is dermatology?

• June 4, 2012
• Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the skin and diseases of the skin. It concerns the study, research and diagnosis of normal skin and...More »

• What is dermatopathology?

• June 4, 2012
• Dermatopathology is the study of cutaneous diseases at a microscopic level, which also involves studying potential causes of skin, nail or hair disorders...More »

• In the Journals

• Mycophenolate mofetil found effective for autoimmune, chronic idiopathic urticaria

• May 3, 2012
• Mycophenolate mofetil may be effective in treating autoimmune and chronic idiopathic urticaria when antihistamines and other therapeutic agents fail,...More »

• In the Journals

• Study suggests link between genetic factors, podoconiosis

• April 10, 2012
• Researchers conducting a study of patients in Ethiopia with podoconiosis, a noncommunicable lymphedema that results from walking barefoot on red clay,...More »

• In the Journals

• Alendronate increased BMD in patients with immunobullous diseases

• April 4, 2012
• The bisphosphonate alendronate sodium increases bone mineral density in patients with immunobullous diseases and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis,...More »

• Meeting News Coverage

• Skin tags may predict insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome potential

• March 16, 2012
• Individuals with multiple skin tags demonstrated high BMI and Homeostasis Model Assessment Index values, according to findings presented at American...More »

• Meeting News Coverage

• Inpatients with more serious conditions also desired treatment for dermatoses

• March 10, 2012
• Nearly 85% of patients hospitalized with other conditions desired treatment for dermatoses, including dry skin and warts, according to findings presented...More »

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