Medscape Dermatology Headlines

Bacteria Key to Healthy Skin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:19:04 EST

A study shows bacteria on the skin help prevent inflammation.

In Melanoma, Sentinel Node Antigens and Biomarkers Predict Outcomes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:59:01 EST

In melanoma patients with micrometastases in their sentinel lymph nodes, melanocytic differentiation antigens and angiogenesis biomarkers in these nodes have prognostic value, researchers from France report in the October Archives of Dermatology.

Stem Cells May Be Used as Skin Grafts

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:22:10 EST

A study shows stems cells have potential to treat burn victims.

Examining the Fingernails When Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:22:53 EST

Determine your patient's condition by looking at the fingernails -- another important review in this series on geriatric assessment.

Skin Cancer in Skin of Color

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

In this review, differences in risk factors, clinical presentation, and mortality in non-white populations are examined.

Sen Grassley Questions Top Medical Schools About Ghostwriting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:39 EST

As part of his mission to see more financial transparency in medicine, Sen Grassley has asked eight top US medical schools about their policies on ghostwriting.

Ecallantide Effective for Acute Episodes of Hereditary Angioedema

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:20 EST

The investigational plasma kallikrein inhibitor ecallantide achieves rapid and sustained symptom relief from acute episodes of hereditary angioedema.

House Passes Medicare SGR Fix

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:22 EST

The House passed a bill that would rewrite the controversial sustainable growth rate formula and eliminate a 21.2% Medicare pay cut for physicians scheduled for 2010.

Satellite Lesions Increase Risk of Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis With Large Nevi

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:57:25 EST

Multiple satellite nevi and posterior midline location of large congenital melanocytic nevi (LCMN) increase the risk of neurocutaneous melanocytosis, according to a report in the November Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:38 EST

A case of primary amelanotic malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented as an esophageal mass in a 66-year-old woman is discussed.

New Senate Healthcare Reform Bill Features Public Option With Opt-Out

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:03:45 EST

The Senate bill would cost $849 billion through 2019, but it would ultimately shave $127 billion off the federal deficit while reducing the number of uninsured by 31 million people.

A Case of Indurated Skin Rash in a Transplant Patient

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:59 EST

A 32-year-old white woman presented to the transplant clinic with complaint of bilateral progressive erythematous rash of her thighs.

Legius Syndrome Often Mistaken for Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:20:55 EST

Legius syndrome is genetically distinct but similar to neurofibromatosis and is characterized by cafe au lait macules, axillary freckling, and macrocephaly.

FDA Approves Nonnarcotic Pain Patch for Postherpatic Neuralgia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:57:02 EST

Each 1-hour application of capsaicin 8% dermal patch provides up to 3 months of localized pain relief.