SKIN CANCER

Dabrafenib efficacious for metastatic melanoma

Houston — Another recent study has shown that the BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib is safe and effective in treating advanced melanoma. » More

NSAIDs may protect against skin cancer

Aarhus, Denmark — New research suggests aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help protect against skin cancer. » More

Resource Center: Eczema: Emollients, Counseling, and Care

Folic Acid Supplements Up Risk of Eczema.

FYI ...

25 percent

Percentage of patients with vitiligo with a family member who also has the condition

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY

Skin cells regenerated into beating heart cells

Haifa, Israel — Scientists have taken skin cells from patients with advanced heart failure and used them to create healthy, patient-specific heart muscle cells, according to results of a recent study. » More

Study: Hormone plays role in fighting skin infections

San Diego — A new study shows that a hormone that is associated with maintaining bone health may also help to boost antimicrobial peptide (AMP) expression when dietary vitamin D levels are low. » More

VITILIGO

Eye color may predict vitiligo risk

Denver — A person’s eye color may help to predict risk for vitiligo, according to results of a new study. » More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Suneva acquires Spear product line

San Diego — Suneva Medical, an aesthetics company based here, has acquired a new product line, including worldwide rights to Refissa (tretinoin 0.05 percent), from Spear Pharmaceuticals. » More

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Bodian Dermatology Group		Chattanooga Skin & Cancer Center
Dr. Ira Schlesinger		David A. High MD
Dermatology Associates of Lancaster		Hawthorne Clinic & Research Center
LA Laser Center		Lakawanna Valley Dermatology
Mark Burnett		Richmond Dermatology & Laser Specialist
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