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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “dermatology”

• New non-surgical skin-tightening procedure smoothes wrinkles

  
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  Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): The Department of Dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is now offering a new non-invasive skin tightening procedure.The skin is tightened by the use of a device called Thermage that uses radio waves.Marian Northington, assistant professor of dermatology at UAB and ...
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• What To Do With Rosacea

  
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  Any person developing symptoms of the kind of Rosacea, should immediately get in touch with a dermatologist. If it is confirmed to be Rosacea, let it be understood that there is no total cure for this malady and it is still not known what causes it. But, there certainly are ways and [...]
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• Anika Therapeutics Receives European CE Mark Approval For "ELEVESS Light"

  
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  Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIK), a leader in products for tissue protection, healing and repair based on hyaluronic acid ("HA") technology, announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for "ELEVESS™ Light," the Companys latest aesthetic product used for the treatment of fine lines and facial ...
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• What is Acne Light Therapy?

  
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  Abby Borbon-Roaquin is the manager and clinician at Ulan Medical Spa in San Diego, California. Roaquin has been a registered nurse for over 14 years, and is experienced in providing medical aesthetic procedures. Here, she explains acne light therapy, or LED PhotoTherapy. About 40 million people in the ...
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• Dermatologists Now Offer Non Invasive Skin Tightening

  
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  The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Dermatology is offering a new non-surgical, needle-free skin-tightening procedure that doctors say smoothes wrinkles, firms up baggy or loose skin and improves body contours.
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• Some New Pieces Of Information Regarding Acne And Blemishes That Readers Might Like

  
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  Are you a sufferer? Come on, all of you out there who feel afflicted, go ahead and raise your hand. You surely comprehend what I’m referring to. You cannot help but wince at it each lifetime you glance in the mirror. Yep, it’s all relating to the pimples and acne. You need to just obliterate them into oblivion, ...
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• Botox Toxin Not So Toxic

  
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  The Botox toxin is not so toxic if you?re trying to take the crinkle out of your wrinkles. The clostridium botulinum bacteria produce Botox. Now you see why we call it Botox for short. The protein toxin is being used around the world to help produce a healthier, more youthful appearance.It?s [...]
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• TAU Develops Dissolving Dressing For Wounds Packed With Infection-Fighting Antibiotics

  
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  Despite advances in treatment regimens and the best efforts of nurses and doctors, about 70% of all people with severe burns die from related infections. But a revolutionary new wound dressing developed at Tel Aviv University could cut that number dramatically. Prof.
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• Smartscope for Normalized Dermatology Picture Taking

  
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  In the last few years, dermatologists have begun using standard digital cameras to photograph skin conditions for documentation and analysis. A major drawback to this approach is the difficulty in standardizing lighting conditions, camera angles, and other parameters that can affect how the image turns out. The ...
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• Most Effective Drug For Severe Acne Forced Off Market By Lawsuits

  
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  The physical scars will be nothing compared to the emotional scars that will haunt the children.   I recently read  that the effective acne treatment Accutane was pulled off the market this summer quietly ending access to an excellent and effective acne treatment for millions of self conscious teens and young ...
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• Have chocolates for good health!

  
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  Chocolate might be a sweet treat, but a sinful indulgence. Interestingly, research says, is actually good for you just another reason to grab a bite of this dark delight!Protects skin against the suns ageing effectsDark chocolate can protect the skin against the ageing effects that is influenced by the sun according ...
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• Innovative Strategy Could Help People Follow Doctors Orders, Take Medications

  
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  People who received daily text messages reminding them to apply sunscreen were nearly twice as likely to use it as those who did not receive such messages, a new study led by a UC Davis Health System dermatologist has found.
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• Text message reminders can encourage healthy habits

  
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  Washington, November 17 (ANI): Text messages or reminders on cell phones can prove useful in improving healthy habits amongst people, according to a new study.The research study published in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology suggests that reminders can be helpful in taking prescribed medications on ...
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• Skin Color Gives Clues To Health

  
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  Researchers from the universities of Bristol and St. Andrews in the UK have found that the color of a persons skin affects how healthy and therefore attractive they appear, and have found that diet may be crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion. The work will be published in the December issue of Springers ...
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• Considering A Chemical Peel?

  
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  Choosing to have a chemical peel procedure done is a big decision and, unfortunately, most people who choose to use an at home chemical peel kit dont even realize what they are getting into. Because they are doing the peel themselves they dont get a chance to speak with a dermatologist to see if they are a proper ...
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• Benefits Of Liposuction Surgery

  
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  Being over weight is perhaps the most common health issue today, and people across the world are constantly looking for successful and safe weight loss methods. One of the methods using surgery to free the body of extra fat is liposuction. In this method, extra fat from particular areas of the body is removed by ...
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• What Is Dupuytrens Contracture? What Cause Dupuytrens Contracture?

  
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  Dupuytrens contracture (Dupuytren contracture) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers. It is an uncommon hand deformity in which the connective tissue under the skin of the palm contract and toughen over time. It causes one or more of the fingers on one or both hands to bend into the palm of the hand.
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• Turning Back the Hands of Time

  
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  When you shop for an anti-aging cream at your department store’s cosmetic counter or at a drug store, are you confused about the number of choices? Well, you are not alone. In a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, 94 per cent of the 2,079 American women surveyed are confused about over ...
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• Divine Food for Divine Beauty

  
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  Excerpted from the book ?Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You? by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at: http://www.beautifulonraw.com/html/righttobe.htmlThe phrase “natural beauty” has been abused and misused beyond restoration. The modern use is almost ...
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