Dermatology News: 2007.1

• 2007.1(10) Which children should we patch test?
  Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in childhood was considered rare until recently. However, reports are increasing, which may reflect an increased incidence and/or more frequent patch testing of children. It is also likely that allergen exposure in children has changed with time.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(9) Retinol concentrations after birth are inversely associated with atopic manifestations in children and young adults
  Vitamin A has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, and its deficiency results in impaired specific and innate immunity. Vitamin A is essential for inducing the gut-homing specificity on T cells.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(8) Efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with cyclosporin A for atopic dermatitis
  Cyclosporin A (CsA) is being increasingly used in the treatment of severe refractory atopic dermatitis. Clinical efficacy and safety of short-term cyclosporin A treatment in atopic dermatitis patients has been proven, however, data on long-term treatment are limited   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(7) Increased prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis
  The role of chronic inflammation causing metabolic and vascular disorders is increasingly recognized. It is hypothesized that proinflammatory cytokines contribute to atherogenesis, peripheral insulin resistance, and the development of hypertension and type II diabetes.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(6) The importance of disease associations and concomitant therapy for the long-term management of psoriasis patients
  It is well established that several inflammatory-type conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and irritable bowel disease exist comorbidly and at an increased incidence in patients with psoriasis. Psoriasis and other associated diseases are thought to share common inflammatory pathways.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(5) Effect of smoking on skin elastic fibres: morphometric and immunohistochemical analysis
  It has been established during recent years that smoking is an independent risk factor for the development of premature facial wrinkling. The underlying mechanism is not well known, but elastic fibres of the dermis seem to be the major target of smoke components.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(4) Navigate Biologics' Contraindications
  Solutions to several challenging treatment scenarios in patients undergoing biologic therapy were considered by a panel of experts at a dermatology seminar sponsored by Skin Disease Education Foundation.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(3) Lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases related to statin therapy: a systematic review
  Statins have been increasingly associated with drug-induced autoimmune reactions, including lupus erythematosus.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(2) Rising Tide of European Fillers Surges Toward U.S.
  Dermal fillers available for cosmetic use number more than 60 in Europe, and several of those products may soon be available in the United States, Dr. Rhoda S. Narins said at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.   |   Read more ...



• 2007.1(1) Derms React to Possible FDA Ban Of Hydroquinone: Cite poor scientific reasoning, ethnic bias
  The Food and Drug Administration soon could remove from the market hundreds of products containing hydroquinone, and dermatologists across the United States are decrying the anticipated move, which they say would most harm minorities and the poor.   |   Read more ...

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