Dermatology | European Federation of Internal Medicine

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases.[1][2] It is a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.[2][3][4] A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.[2][5]

Environmental factors could increase U.S. anthrax cases

Posted on: 04/03/2015 - 22:09

WASHINGTON– Recent isolated cases of anthrax in Minnesota and elsewhere, along with the disease’s relative ease of transmission from animals or pl... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Burden of adult eczema includes drug costs, physician access, lost workdays

Posted on: 04/03/2015 - 18:15

U.S. adults with eczema reported significantly more out-of-pocket health care costs, lost workdays, and comorbid conditions than did their peers witho... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: Best practices for antibiotic use in acne

Posted on: 04/03/2015 - 17:38

KAUAI, HAWAII – Should you taper or stop your acne patient’s oral antibiotic abruptly? And what are the best topical and oral antibiotics to treat... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

ACP guidelines for preventing, treating pressure ulcers

Posted on: 02/03/2015 - 22:00

Alternating-air and low-air-loss mattresses and overlays have little data to support their use for preventing or treating pressure ulcers, the Clinica... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Infliximab most common cause of drug-induced liver injury

Posted on: 01/03/2015 - 17:01

Infliximab caused liver injury in 8.3% of treated patients in a prospective study, exceeding rates for other tumor necrosis factor-alpha antagonists, ... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

New psoriasis drugs offer treatment advantages

Posted on: 27/02/2015 - 19:20

MIAMI BEACH – Two of the newest treatments available for psoriasis – apremilast and secukinumab – are true “game-changers,” according to Dr.... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Clear guidance, clearer skin for acne patients

Posted on: 27/02/2015 - 18:41

MIAMI BEACH – The value of specific instructions for general skin care in acne patients is often underestimated, but clear guidance can improve outc... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel improves acne in adult women

Posted on: 27/02/2015 - 16:30

MIAMI BEACH – A fixed-dose adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel is a suitable treatment for acne in adult women, according to a meta-analysis of data from... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Data suggest link between tonsillectomy, psoriasis improvement

Posted on: 25/02/2015 - 18:14

MIAMI BEACH – If all else fails in treating psoriasis, a tonsillectomy may do the trick – at least in patients whose psoriasis is associated with ... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

Ask teens with acne about whey protein use

Posted on: 23/02/2015 - 18:43

MIAMI BEACH – Acne on the face and trunk in adolescents could be associated with the use of whey protein supplements, according to Dr. Jonette E. Ke... More »

Field of Interest: Dermatology

Type: News Item

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