#dermatology 12/22

Feb 22, 20172 min read

NOT RECLUSE—New mnemonic to prevent misdiagnosis of skin conditions as spider bites

Many dermatologic conditions are being mistaken for bites of the brown recluse spider, which leaves the patient’s real...

Feb 21, 20172 min read

New imaging test can detect skin cancers without the need for biopsy

Diagram showing differences that can be observed in cell morphology in normal skin cells versus melanomas. Pink images show differences...

Feb 15, 20172 min read

ACD statement aims to reduce ‘steroid phobia’

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) has released a consensus statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood...

Feb 3, 20172 min read

1 in 5 psoriasis patients achieve insufficient clearance on systemic therapy

A study of 2,646 Swedish psoriasis patients receiving systemic therapy for their condition, conducted at Umeå University, Sweden, and the...

Feb 2, 20173 min read

Biologic therapies for psoriasis not associated with MACE side effects

A multicentre retrospective study has found that the use of biologic therapy to treat psoriasis is not associated with an increased risk...

Jan 30, 20172 min read

Researchers have developed a wearable sensor designed to measure skin hydration

Photo credit: Shanshan Yao Researchers from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. have developed a wearable, wireless sensor...

Jan 27, 20172 min read

Stanford University image-recognition system diagnoses skin cancer with high accuracy

Researchers have demonstrated a computer-driven image recognition system capable of diagnosing many types of skin cancer as accurately,...

Jan 25, 20172 min read

3D bioprinter created to print human skin

Researchers have developed a prototype for a 3D bioprinter that can create totally functional human skin. This skin is adequate for...

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