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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• New Findings On Aging Pediatric Bruises Published By Notre Dame Researchers

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 684
  A multi-university research group which includes several University of Notre Dame faculty and graduate students, has recently published a paper detailing new work on the analysis and dating of human bruises. The research, which is funded by the Gerber Foundation, will have particular application to pediatric medicine, ...
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• Love to scratch your back? Here’s why

  
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  Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) An itch can be the most vexing when it occurs on your ankles or your back, also providing the greatest relief when the particular part is scratched, reveals a study pointing to specific nerve fibres.The results of a study show that an itch was perceived most intensely at the [...]
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• Skin Inflammation Controlled By Gatekeeper Signal

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 684
  A new study unravels key signals that regulate protective and sometimes pathological inflammation of the skin. The research, published online in the journal Immunity by Cell Press, identifies a "gatekeeper" that, when lost, can cause inflammatory skin disease in the absence of injury or infection. The findings may ...
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• How To Remove Skin Tags Yourself

  
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  Health Education Board For Scotland Fulltext Of Publication … Skin tags (quite loose flaps of Treatment aims to remove the warts and allow the body\’s own defences to work against the virus and stop it producing more warts. genital skin is very sensitive and you could damage yourself with these ...
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• Unexplained Skin Condition Morgellons Found To Be Non-Infectious, Not Linked To Environmental Cause

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 684
  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has completed a comprehensive study of an unexplained skin condition commonly referred to as Morgellons and found no infectious agent and no evidence to suggest an environmental link. The full results are reported in the Jan. 25 issue of the online journal PLoS ONE. In ...
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• Raymond Gutierrez Sexy New Look

  
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• With San Antonio TX Dermatology Your Skin Is Going To Be Well Looked After

  
  Shuby Health — Authority: 113
  Those who have issues over the health of their skin should be aware that they can always turn to a competent San Antonio TX dermatology expert in order to find help. If you happen to be in the San Antonio area then you are certainly fortunate because you will have top quality facilities near you. It is quite simple to ...
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• Help Give Quality Patient Skin-Care As A Dermatology Assistant

  
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  A dermatology medical assistant helps a dermatologist and other pros who concentrate on skin care, in their role of diagnosing and treating skin disorders, as well as performing cosmetic treatments. Dermatology assistant job description A dermatology assistant offers a supportive role in both clinical and clerical ...
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• Live Interactive Teledermatology Consultations Lead To Better Clinical Outcomes

  
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  According to a report in the January issue of Archives of Dermatology, the use of live interactive teledermatology consultations can lead to improved clinical outcomes for patients, with most the consultations resulting in changes in diagnosis and disease management. The authors write in their background information: ...
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• Dermatology patients experience better care via telehealth

  
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  Dermatology patients who undergo telehealth consultations generally experience positive results, according to a study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association s Archives of Dermatology . For the study, medical records were examined for roughly 1,500 patients who were seen from 2003 ...
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• Luxetips Beauty! Winner of the Nordstrom Brazilian Peel Giveaway

  
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  Hello Divas! I hope your day is full of good energy and positivity! The winner of the Nordstroms Brazilian Peel is: Fashion Hatchery! Please contact me via email to claim your prize.  Thanks to all who participated! Toodles!
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• What’s in Your Skin Care Products?

  
  Hormones, Beauty and Health for Skincare by AlwaysNewYou — Authority: 110
  There are many skin care products and lines to choose from, it is hard to determine which is the best one for aging skin.  We are taking a closer look at anti aging skin care treatments .  What is the best ingredients to look for when choosing your skin care products? Our expert contributor and dermatologist, ...
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• Dermatology Nurse

  
  Nursing Crib — Authority: 114
  With the current trends on gaining specializations, the field of dermatology won’t miss to be one of the highest paid professionals nowadays. Registered nurses are needed in the field of dermatology not just to enhance beauty of the skin but to face the challenge of treating various types of dermatological problems. ...
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• SKIN CARE ANSWERS : HOW TO IDENTIFY PSORIASIS

  
  Latest News - World News & Hot News — Authority: 134
  Psoriasis is the critical inflammatory condition which can put we during increasing risk for alternative illness problems. Learn how to commend as well as provide the redness as well as scaling of psoriasis in this giveaway skin carevideo. Expert: Dr. Rosayln George Contact: www.wilmigntondermatologycenter.com Bio: ...
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• Good Stem Cell Research

  
  Aspire2 Blog — Authority: 106
  Have you seen this video of the skin gun, the latest technology for helping burn victims? This flick has gone viral, and its mostly true. Note that its a dramatization, and not consisting of actual before-and-after photos. Youll also note the glaring lack of any mention of clinical trials. So its future, not current ...
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• Bristol Palin: From Dancer to Dermatology

  
  Celebrity Gossip | ThecounT.com — Authority: 128
  So it looks like Bristol Palin is done with Hollywood, and has went back to a somewhat normal life. According to reports, Bristol has left her Dancing with the Stars fame behind her and has gone back home to Alaska. It seems like Hollywood was not for Bristol as she said in an interview with [...]
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