Should I Worry About a Cherry Angioma? Get the Facts
Cherry angiomas are small, benign skin growths made of small blood vessels. Learn about what they look like, when to see a doctor, and treatment.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Comparing coronary artery calcium scores in patients with psoriasis, diabetes
Assessing coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of the severity of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) and a cornerstone for screening for risk of future cardiac events.
Candidiasis of the Skin and Nails: All You Need to Know
Learn all about how candidiasis, an infection caused by the Candida fungus, can affect the skin and nails. This article looks at symptoms and treatment.
How to Deal with Fire Ant Bites
This article takes a look at fire ants and their bites, including information on symptoms, treatment, home remedies, and prevention.
My Baby Has Acne: What Should I Do?
Many babies develop acne. Read about what can be done about this skin condition, including information on causes, treatment, and other skin conditions.
Face changing technology showing sun damage and premature ageing is most effective at promoting sun safe behaviour, new study finds
In a new study published in the journal Cogent Psychology, researchers from the University of Surrey examined the way sun safe messages are conveyed to young women, and found that visual...
Regenerative bandage heals diabetic wounds faster
Antioxidant bandage delivers healing protein.At some point in their lives, 15 percent of people with diabetes will develop a painful and hard-to-treat foot ulcer.
How to Deal with a Sebaceous Cyst
Learn all about sebaceous cysts, a type of fluid-filled bump on the skin. This article looks at the appearance, causes, and treatment of sebaceous cysts.
Indoor tanning: Women say no to total ban, yes to stricter policies
Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban.
Clinical trial results support adalimumab treatment for painful skin condition
The results of two phase 3 clinical trials that led to FDA approval of adalimumab for treatment of the chronic inflammatory skin disease hidradenitis suppurtiva (HS) are being published in the New...