dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A Dermatologist treats diseases and cancers of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

Dermatology in general is practiced by many different physicians since family and general practice physicians are typically the first doctors to see and treat a condition.

Board certified Dermatologists have to undergo additional years of training that consists of an initial medical or surgical intern year followed by a three year dermatology residency. Following this training, one or two year post-residency fellowships are available in immunodermatology, phototherapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser treatments, cosmetic surgery or dermatopathology. Dermatology residencies in the United States have been the most competitive in terms of admissions due.

Some medical blogs have been hightly critical of the practice of restricting dermatology residencies while skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the US and many Dermatologists are switching to cosmetic treatments.

Dermatology blogs generally fall into four categories: skin cancer, acne, cosmetic dermatology, everything else.

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• Say No To Dressing Pets Up

  
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  It would certainly seem that there are many people that love to dress their pets up for no specific reason at all. It would seem that this has become a fashion within many dogs. The celebrity that is famous for doing this the most has to be Paris Hilton as she is always buying her dog Tinkerbell expensive gifts and ...
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• Novexel Starts Phase II Clinical Trial With NXL103 In Adults With Acute Bacterial Skin And Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI)

  
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  Novexel, a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel antibiotics designed to overcome the significant global problem of microbial resistance, announces that its most advanced oral antibacterial NXL103 (flopristin/linopristin), has started a Phase II clinical trial in adults ...
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• Dark chocolate ‘protects skin against sun’s ageing effects’

  
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  Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): Dark chocolate can protect the skin against the ageing effects of the sun, says a new research.According to scientists, who carried out the study at European Dermatology London, a private Harley St skin clinic, a daily portion of choco bar might also lower the risk of skin cancer.But it only ...
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• Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis

  
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  As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that combines symptoms of psoriasis, such as dry, scaly skin, with arthritis symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation.“People with psoriasis who complain of pain in their ...
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• More Than Just a Wrinkle Reducer

  
  Natural Skin Care — Authority: 152
  Botox is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the world, in the United States alone over 4 million people a year are injected with Botox cosmetics. The drug is best known as a wrinkle reducer. It can be injected into the muscles of the face to reduce severe frown lines and wrinkles occurring between the ...
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• More Than Just a Wrinkle Reducer

  
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  Botox is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the world, in the United States alone over 4 million people a year are injected with Botox cosmetics. The drug is best known as a wrinkle reducer. It can be injected into the muscles of the face to reduce severe frown lines and wrinkles occurring between the ...
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• The Wrinkle Eraser

  
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  Botox - you hear of it being injected into the faces of famous Hollywood celebrities, supermodels and just about anybody who can afford the relatively expensive price tag of $550 at the least. In fact, you might say that this is the easiest and fastest, not to mention the least expensive compared to cosmetic surgery, ...
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• The Wrinkle Eraser

  
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  Botox - you hear of it being injected into the faces of famous Hollywood celebrities, supermodels and just about anybody who can afford the relatively expensive price tag of $550 at the least. In fact, you might say that this is the easiest and fastest, not to mention the least expensive compared to cosmetic surgery, ...
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• The Wrinkle Eraser

  
  Natural Skin Care — Authority: 152
  Botox - you hear of it being injected into the faces of famous Hollywood celebrities, supermodels and just about anybody who can afford the relatively expensive price tag of $550 at the least. In fact, you might say that this is the easiest and fastest, not to mention the least expensive compared to cosmetic surgery, ...
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• What is a Visia Skin Analysis?

  
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  Before you sit down in your dermatologist’s chair, you want to be 110% confident that you are making the best decision. After all, you don’t want to pay the for a procedure only to later find out that a different treatment would have been better suited for your needs. Or worse, that you thought your biggest worry ...
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• Why More And More People Are Going For Liposuction

  
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  Excess weight is perhaps the most common health issue today, and people across the world are continually looking for effective weight loss techniques. Liposuction is one of the procedures that can be utilized for taking out excess fat from specific areas of the body through a surgical procedure.
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• ASDS recognizes Dr. Neil Sadick for excellence in education

  
  emedist.com — Authority: 159
  PhoenixThe American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) presented Neil Sadick, M.D., with the Excellence in Education Award for his "significant commitment time and energy to teach dermatologic [...]
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• AAD launches kid-friendly interactive Web site

  
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  Schaumburg, Ill.The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is launching an interactive Web site designed to teach kids ages 8-12, and their parents, healthy habits for their skin, [...]
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• Dermatologist wins $101M in Florida’s first Powerball

  
  emedist.com — Authority: 159
  Tallahassee, Fla.- William Steele, M.D., an Orlando dermatologist, is Florida’s first Powerball winner, taking a lump sum of $101 million, rather than $189 million spread over 20 [...]
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• Greyson International, Inc. Receives Successful Clinical Study Results On Revolutionary Delivery System Trilexon(R)

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 739
  Greyson International, Inc. (GYSN.PK) announced that it has received results from a third-party clinical study conducted on Trilexon®, a new delivery system designed by Greyson that improves the effectiveness of topical applications.
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• Acne Free in 3 Days-How Reliable the Website Is

  
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  Anyone who suffers from acne knows the impact it can have on your self confidence and your life. If you are someone who is ready to get rid of your acne and get on with your life, check out Acnefreein3days.com. Even if youve tried other acne treatments that havent worked, you should give this website a look. You have ...
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• Great Results With Acne Free In 3 Days

  
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  If you suffer from acne, you know how it can effect your life. Break outs always happen at the worst times. If youre serious about getting rid of your acne, Acnefreein3days.com is worth checking out. Many web sites promote acne treatments, but this one discusses the causes and treatments for acne honestly and their ...
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• The Hunt For Scleroderma Triggers

  
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  At its most benign, the autoimmune disease scleroderma can discolor parts of the skin of its sufferers. At its most pernicious, it can thicken and harden their skin, their blood vessels, and their internal organs before, in many cases, killing them.
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• Which OTC Remedies Aid in Wound Healing?

  
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    Bluey’s new bandage from the cat attack Originally uploaded by adria.richards As many of you know, I had surgery last week, so while I am loving the fact that I am healthier, I am definitely not adoring the dreaded post-surgical scars.  Which raises a relevant question:  with all of the “healing” ...
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• Using Cosmelan to Treat Pigmentation Problems

  
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  Unfortunately, pigmentation of the skin is a condition that many people have to live with. A number of creams and methods are designed to try to counteract the pigmentation process for sufferers of melasma, acne scarring and other pigmentation problems. But many are costly and ineffective. For a lucky percentage of ...
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