Atopic dermatitis can have a negative effect on sleep quality in children. Though pruritus can be worse at night, scratching episodes accounted for less than a quarter of nighttime disruptions. This has lead researchers to conclude that nighttime scratching is not the only factor in sleep
New Therapy Increases Melanin in Patients with Albinism
A medication used to treat tyrosinemia has been shown to increase melanin production in some people with oculocutaneous albinism type 1B. By increasing melanin production, the medication, nitisinone, could help protect people with albinism against UV rays and help improve their vision, which can also be affected by the condition.
History of smoking decreases survival rate in melanoma patients
Skin cancer patients with a history of smoking have a significantly lower survival rate than skin cancer patients who do not smoke. Smoking cigarettes decreases survival rate in melanoma patients by 40 per cent according to a new study published by the medical journal Cancer Research (Feb. 17, 2019).
Emollients used to treat eczema and psoriasis may pose fire risk
When emollients found in certain lotions, creams, and ointments are absorbed into fabrics they can pose a fire risk. Both paraffin and paraffin-free emollients, commonly found in products used to treat conditions like eczema and psoriasis have been shown to increase flammability in fabrics when allowed to absorb and dry.
Virtual reality an effective tool for reducing pain during minor medical procedures
Virtual reality could help reduce pain for patients undergoing minor medical procedures such as wart removal or wound cleaning.
Analysis of Blister Fluid Could Help in Diagnosis of Burn Depth and Severity
Analysis of proteins in blister fluid taken from pediatric burn patients can help physicians more accurately classify burn severity. This could result in quicker diagnosis of burn severity, which with appropriate treatment, could help decrease skin surface scarring.
Melanoma survival rate in US higher in states with more diagnosed cases
Patients in the United States who live in a state with a higher incidence of melanoma are more likely to survive the disease. Conversely, Americans who live in a state with a lower incidence of melanoma are less likely to survive the disease. Researchers believe that this seeming contradiction might be a result of better detection in more well-funded regions leading to better outcomes.
Antibiotic prescriptions for skin conditions fall while prescriptions for surgical procedures rise
With more than 7 million prescriptions per year, dermatologists prescribe more oral antibiotics per clinician than any other specialty. Over time, the use of antibiotics to treat inflammatory skin conditions is decreasing, though the prescription of antibiotics related to dermatological surgical procedures has increased.
Cancer patients are at increased risk of shingles
Patients who are diagnosed with cancer face an average of a 40 percent higher risk of contracting shingles. Researchers hope that these findings will help to prevent the sometimes severe skin condition in cancer patients by paving the way for new treatments and vaccines for the painful skin condition.
MS Treatment Considerations for Sequencing
When treating patients with multiple sclerosis it is essential for practitioners to consider how to provide optimal disease management without limiting future therapeutic options.
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