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The Pleasure of Scratching an Itch: A Love-Hate Relationship - Journal Watch Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Itch is miserable, and scratching it can be incredibly satisfying and pleasurable. Is scratching an itch more pleasurable in some anatomic sites than in others? A team of investigators itching to find the answer conducted . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
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Always found it interesting that the nerves in our body, the C- fibers, provoke not only pain, but also... http://t.co/NV8aV7js
Strong Medicine: Methotrexate and Azathioprine Equally Safe and Effective for Atopic Dermatitis - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Sometimes topical therapies do not control atopic dermatitis (AD), and physicians prescribe antimetabolites or immunosuppressive agents. To determine whether azathioprine works better than methotrexate, investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized, 12-week trial comparing efficacy, safety, and . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
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Atopic dermatitis is a quality of life changing skin disease. Common and often trivialized by sufferer and... http://t.co/4BBMLOR
Strong Medicine: Methotrexate and Azathioprine Equally Safe and Effective for Atopic Dermatitis - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Sometimes topical therapies do not control atopic dermatitis (AD), and physicians prescribe antimetabolites or immunosuppressive agents. To determine whether azathioprine works better than methotrexate, investigators conducted a single-blind, randomized, 12-week trial comparing efficacy, safety, and . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on September 2, 2011 at 11:33 pm By:
Both azathioprine and methotrexate ameliorate severe atopic dermatitis http://t.co/oxo4fD7
Photoprotection for Infants and Children - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Recommendations for photoprotection are part of clinical practice. This is particularly important for infants and young children, and special issues pertaining to this age group are the subject of a recent review. Infants (<1 year . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on August 8, 2011 at 10:00 am By:
29% to 83% of kids get a sunburn every year. Cover up that tender baby skin in the first 3 yrs to protect your kids. http://ow.ly/5Qz77
FDA Announces Changes to Sunscreen Labeling - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “On June 14, 2011, the FDA issued long-awaited modifications to requirements for sunscreen labeling. Sunscreens can no longer be labeled "broad spectrum" unless they meet the FDA testing standards for ultraviolet (UV) A protection. Protection . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on June 16, 2011 at 11:59 am By:
FDA Announces Changes to Sunscreen Labeling - http://tinyurl.com/6daundv “Broad spectrum” now strictly defined, both UV A & B rays
Finally, Evidence That Sunscreen Delivers - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Routine sunscreen for melanoma prevention is a recommendation almost written in stone. Sunburns are associated with melanoma risk, and sunscreens were designed to minimize sunburns, but logic, not evidence, dictated that sunscreen use would reduce . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
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Finally, Evidence That Sunscreen Delivers - Dermatology http://t.co/p5MbbLR
Finally, Evidence That Sunscreen Delivers - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Routine sunscreen for melanoma prevention is a recommendation almost written in stone. Sunburns are associated with melanoma risk, and sunscreens were designed to minimize sunburns, but logic, not evidence, dictated that sunscreen use would reduce . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
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Finally, Evidence That Sunscreen Delivers - http://dermatology.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2011/311/1
Bone Mineral Density in Children with Atopic Dermatitis - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic skin disease in children that is usually treated with courses of topical corticosteroid therapy. The risk for decreased bone mineral density (BMD) with chronic topical steroid use is . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
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Bone Mineral Density in Children with Atopic Dermatitis http://bit.ly/eJyUD3
Tan Addiction - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Excessive sunlamp and tanning bed use is linked to increased risk for both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Repeat tanners may exhibit addictive behaviors similar to those exhibited by people addicted to substances such as . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on June 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm By:
Is indoor tanning addictive? Some experts think it is. http://dermatology.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2010/604/1?q=etoc_jwderm
Botox for Raynaud Phenomenon - Dermatology
dermatology.jwatch.org — “Raynaud phenomenon has been treated by vasodilation and surgical sympathectomy, often with unsatisfactory results. In this retrospective study, researchers analyzed results of Botox treatment in 19 patients with Raynaud phenomenon who presented with ischemic pain, . . .” View full resource at dermatology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2009 at 6:13 am By:
Botox for Raynaud Phenomenon Results of this treatment were surprisingly long lasting. http://twurl.nl/aueb2x

