News articles tagged with 'dermatologist'
Text message reminders can encourage healthy action
— 17 Nov 2009 16:14 | HealthPeople 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... — full story
Dermatologist skin examinations detect more, thinner skin cancers than patients identify themselves
— 18 Aug 2009 12:48 | HealthMost melanomas detected in a general-practice dermatology clinic were found by dermatologists during full-body skin examinations of patients who had come to the clinic for different... — full story
Web-based consultations may reduce referrals to dermatologists
— 19 May 2009 16:54 | HealthA Web-based system allowing general practitioners to confer with specialists regarding patients with skin conditions may reduce referrals to dermatologists by approximately 20 percent,... — full story
Patients with excessive sweating condition are more likely to develop skin infections
— 8 May 2009 01:54 | HealthPeople with the excessive sweating condition known as hyperhidrosis already have to deal with a number of life-inhibiting social issues. Sweaty palms or unsightly underarm stains can... — full story
Dermatologists encourage people to screen the one you love for skin cancer
— 4 May 2009 18:52 | HealthTreating moms and dads to brunch or backyard barbecues is a great way to honour them on Mother's Day and Father's Day, but the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) hopes more families... — full story
Early detection of melanoma plus regular skin exams is vital for beating disease
— 4 May 2009 18:41 | HealthOn television's popular 'Grey's Anatomy,' Dr Izzie Stevens faces a grim diagnosis: stage IV metastatic melanoma. As the drama unfolds, viewers get a glimpse at why patients with the... — full story
Consumer alert: Dermatologists warn skin cancer is an equal opportunity health threat
— 4 May 2009 18:39 | HealthAccording to current estimates, more than 1 million cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. While historically those most at risk for developing skin... — full story
Melanoma and pregnancy: What every woman needs to know about the risks, prognosis
— 4 May 2009 18:19 | HealthResearchers estimate that nearly one-third of cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are diagnosed in women during their childbearing years. Since many women now are... — full story
Saving cancer patients' skin
— 28 Mar 2008 17:58 | HealthBecky Sasaki has the quick laugh and easy smile of a woman who continues to thrive despite her four-year wrestling match with lung cancer. She still works every day in the family business,... — full story
Dermatologists can identify common hair disorders and offer solutions
— 3 Feb 2008 11:19 | HealthNoticing a few extra hairs in your comb lately? Is your new hairstyle a result of trying to conceal areas of thinning hair rather than a fashion choice? Are you paying more attention... — full story