Dermatology - Mar 1, 2018 Edition

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	Dermatology
	The latest dermatology news from News Medical

Early dermatology consultation for presumptive cellulitis

Study finds that early dermatology consultation for presumptive cellulitis can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and reduce unnecessary hospitalization.

			Shot may help reduce risk of shingles Anyone who has had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine is at risk for the painful skin condition herpes zoster, more commonly known as shingles. Both diseases are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which stays in the body after chickenpox clears and may reactivate later in life.

			Psoriasis drug also effective at reducing aortic inflammation Ustekinumab, sold under the name Stelara, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's Disease. Researchers wanted to know if the benefits of the drug go beyond clearing the skin.

	Australian brings measles to New York sparking fears for unvaccinated According to the city officials in New York, the small population of unvaccinated individuals need to be extra careful over the next couple of weeks because an Australian individual with suspected measles has arrived in the city. This announcement was made last Friday by the New York State Department of Health.

	Researchers uncover new cause of dry, inflamed and itchy skin in eczema patients Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a cause of the dry, inflamed and itchy skin that plagues eczema patients.

	Bowen's Disease Signs and Symptoms Red scaly patches, warts, or spots on the epidermis are all signs of Bowen's disease, and is usually found on the lower legs.

	Key protein involved in epigenetic regulation of gene expression guides skin cell renewal Approximately once a month, our skin completely renews itself. If this highly coordinated process goes awry, it can lead to a variety of skin diseases, ranging from skin cancer to psoriasis.

	Research finds rising trend in incidence of merkel cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer, affecting only a few thousand people each year, compared to tens of thousands with melanoma.

	Study reveals parents' views toward children’s tanning bed use While everyone who climbs into an indoor tanning bed faces an increased risk of skin cancer, this risk is especially pronounced for young people: Using indoor tanning beds before age 35 can increase one's risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 59 percent, and this risk increases with each use.

	Adding hope to health messages may help promote preventative actions, researchers say While fear about health concerns may grip people, adding a little hope to a message might make people more willing to take preventative actions, according to researchers.

	French scientists develop new wearable laser that eradicates skin conditions French scientists at ‘Texinov Medical Textiles’, have developed a knitted laser fabric that blasts the skin with light, giving treatment to inflamed skin or lesions over a 2 and a half hour appointment.

	Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Their Role in Health and Diet The omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids with powerful effects on the immune system primarily through their anti-inflammatory activity. The most potent among them are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both of which are found in fish oil.

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