At first glance, Hartford, Salt Lake City and Denver might not seem to have much in common. But a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) found these three cities outshine other U.S. cities in heeding dermatologists' advice on preventing and detecting skin cancer...

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Celtic Pharmaceutical Holdings L.P. ("Celtic Pharma"), the global private equity firm focused on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, announced the enrolment of the first patient into its Phase III trial of TDT 067, terbinafine in Transfersomes®, for the topical treatment of onychomycosis (also known as a fungal nail infection)...

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At the 10th Congress of the European Society for Photodynamic Therapy (Euro PDT), held in Monaco on March 12-13, 2010, Professor Lasse Braathen (Tromso, Norway), president of the Euro PDT, described the current state of topical photodynamic therapy, a revolutionary treatment for precancerous skin lesions and superficial skin carcinomas...

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Results released from a landmark national survey of dermatologists and consumers unveiled that there is a major gap between what dermatologists recommend and what Americans actually do when it comes to sun-safe behavior. This gap further highlights the need for continued education to reverse the skin cancer epidemic in the United States...

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Louisiana Tech students Mridhula Thangaraj and Chris Monceaux will participate in a symposium on 'Regenerative Medicine - Wound Healing' at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting, April 24-28 at the Anaheim (CA) Convention Center. The Experimental Biology meeting is part of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology's (FASEB) 2010 Annual Meeting...

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Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on novel, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, announced today the initiation of its Phase II clinical trial on its leading topical Multi-Functional Anti Inflammatory Drug (MFAID) MRX6. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study of up to 80 contact dermatitis patients will take place at the Hadassah Hospital in Israel...

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Scientists from the University of Granada, Spain, have generated artificial human skin by tissular engineering based on agarose-fibrin biomaterial. The artificial skin was grafted onto mice, and optimal development, maturation and functionality results were obtained...

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A research team today reported clinical results of a new method for analyzing the molecular activity of cancer drugs for solid tumors using skin biopsies. The approach, enabled by Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc. (CRi)'s imaging and analysis systems, was presented in a poster session at the American Association of Cancer Research's (AACR) Annual Meeting in Washington D.C...

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The publication of the new book 'Advances in Wound Care', addresses this major and escalating health problem. The first in an annual book series, Volume 1 strengthens the interdisciplinary continuum of wound care to synchronize the numerous disciplines the wound care community represents. Advances in Wound Care (http://www.liebertpub.com/adwc), published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc...

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Among people over 50, those who did not finish high school or have not recently had common cancer screenings such as a mammogram, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or colorectal cancer screening, are also less likely to be screened for skin cancer...

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A new discovery about the wound-healing process could lead to better treatments for diabetics and other patients who have wounds that are slow to heal. Loyola University Health System researchers found that certain immune system cells slow the wound-healing process...

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The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN) invites those attending the upcoming Symposium on Advanced Wound Care to visit the Smith & Nephew booth 301, to see the ALLEVYN™ difference with its unique triple-action technology and dynamic moisture control...

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Skin and hair follicles are constantly renewed in the body, maintained by specialized stem cells. New research from Children's Hospital Boston identifies a small cellular channel that regulates skin and hair growth and that could be targeted with small-molecule drugs, potentially treating variety of skin conditions, as well as thinning hair or unwanted hair growth...

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US researchers have found a gene mutation that causes a progressive type of hair loss known as hereditary hypotrichosis simplex and say their discovery is likely to affect research and improve treatments for different types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness...

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A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk - lauric acid - shines as a possible new acne treatment thanks to a bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering...

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The HairDX Genetic test for predicting the risk of male or female hair loss became available in Hong Kong and Singapore today with the announcement of a distribution agreement between Global Beauty International (HK) Limited (GBIL) and HairDX, LLC. Global Beauty International will introduce the genetic test to all Svenson Hair Centres in Hong Kong and Singapore...

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From job interviews to first dates, creating a positive and lasting first impression often goes a long way...

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A team of investigators from Columbia, Rockefeller and Stanford Universities has identified a new gene involved in hair growth, as reported in a paper in the April 15 issue of Nature. This discovery may affect future research and treatments for male pattern baldness and other forms of hair loss...

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University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical to maintaining skin health. "In experiments with mice, we knocked out a gene responsible for an enzyme that helps the body to make arachidonic acid. Without arachidonic acid, the mice developed severe ulcerative dermatitis...

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Boils and carbuncles are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin. They appear when bacteria infect and inflame one or more of the hair follicles which are small sacs in the skin where hair grows. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin. Boils, also called furuncles, usually start as red, tender lumps...

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Rib-X Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage antibiotics company with a broad product pipeline based on its innovative discovery platform, announced that an oral presentation of data for delafloxacin, its lead antibiotic candidate, will be given at the 20th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), April 10-14, in Vienna, Austria by Paul G. Ambrose, Pharm...

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Canada needs minimum training standards for laser hair removal operators, as currently anyone, trained or not, can legally operate a laser machine for hair removal in Canada, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). In Canada, no license is required to operate a laser hair removal machine and training is usually provided by the manufacturer...

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While everyone knows that getting an adequate daily dose of vitamins and minerals is important in maintaining one's overall health, many question whether or not the vitamins touted in skin care products work in reducing the signs of sun-damaged skin...

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PharmaSurgics in Sweden AB - part of the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing company "Pergamum" has received approval from the Danish Medicines Agency and the Independent Ethics Committee to begin a phase II clinical trial in Denmark...

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Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. (SIX: BSLN) announces that Janssen-Ortho Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, has in consultation with Health Canada decided to discontinue sale of ceftobiprole (ZEFTERA™) for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) in Canada. Janssen-Ortho Inc...

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