Health and Medical Guide to Skin, Hair and Nails Skin Diseases Health information topics about Skin Diseases: Anatomy/Physiology 1. Skin, Hair, and Nails Nemours Foundation http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/skin_hair_nails.html 2. Atlas of the Body: The Skin American Medical Association http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZQYMPCGJC&sub_... Children 1. Erythema Toxicum Nemours Foundation http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/erythema_toxicum.html 2. Whole Story on Skin Nemours Foundation http://kidshealth.org/kid/body/skin_noSW.html Clinical Trials 1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Skin Diseases National Institutes of Health http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D012871&recruiting... Diagnosis/Symptoms 1. Skin Rashes and Other Changes American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org/545.xml Dictionaries/Glossaries 1. IPF Glossary International Pemphigus Foundation http://www.pemphigus.org/glossary.html 2. Dermatology Terms American Osteopathic College of Dermatology http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/dermatology_terms.html Directories 1. Find a Dermatologist American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/OtherResources/searchderm.htm Genetics 1. Genetics Home Reference: Birt-Hogg-DubÃ&cop National Library of Medicine http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=birthoggdubesyndrome 2. Genes and Disease: Skin and Connective Tissue National Center for Biotechnology Information http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd... Organizations 1. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery http://www.asds-net.org/ 2. Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin T http://www.scalyskin.org/ 3. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeleta http://www.niams.nih.gov/ 4. American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/ Prevention/Screening 1. Caring for Your Skin: What to Do Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=SN00003 Related Issues 1. Skin Problems in Construction Center to Protect Workers' Rights http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0100/d000027/d000027.html 2. Puffy Eyes: What Causes Them? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00664 3. Your Skin and Your Dermatologist American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/YourSkinandDerm.htm Specific Conditions 1. About Ichthyosis: Frequently Asked Questions Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types http://www.scalyskin.org/column.cfm?ColumnID=13 2. Lichen Planus American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/LichenPlanus.htm 3. What Is Pemphigus? International Pemphigus Foundation http://www.pemphigus.org/whatisgus.html 4. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00691 5. Seborrheic Keratoses American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/SeborrheicKeratoses.htm 6. Questions and Answers about Lichen Sclerosus National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/lichen/lichen.htm 7. Questions and Answers about Epidermolysis Bullosa National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/epidermolysis_bullosa/epidermolysis_bull... 8. Acanthosis Nigricans American Osteopathic Association http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/acanthosis_nigrica.html 9. Black Skin American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/BlackSkin.htm 10. Boils and Carbuncles Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00466 11. Bullous Pemphigoid American Osteopathic College of Dermatology http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/bullous_pemphigoid.html 12. Corns and Calluses Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00033 13. Dandruff Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00456 14. Dry Skin Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00560 15. Erythema Nodosum American Osteopathic College of Dermatology http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/erythema_nodosum.html 16. Graves' Dermopathy Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00605 17. PLEVA, or Mucha-Habermann Disease Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00709 18. Pityriasis Rosea American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/PityriasisRosea.htm 19. Molluscum Contagiosum American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/MolluscumContagiosum.htm 20. Mastocytosis National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/masto.htm 21. Lichen Nitidus Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00761 22. Keratosis Pilaris Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00611 23. Henoch-Schönlein Purpura American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org/312.xml Statistics 1. FASTATS: Dermatological Conditions National Center for Health Statistics http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/skin.htm Treatment 1. Laser Applications American Society for Dermatologic Surgery http://www.asds-net.org/Patients/FactSheets/patients-Fact_Sheet-lasers.html... 2. Dermatology Procedures American Osteopathic College of Dermatology http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/dermatology_proced.html 3. Dermatologic Surgery American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/public/Publications/pamphlets/DermatologicSurgery.htm   Dermatology News From Medical News Today Latest Health News and Medical News posted throughout the day, every day. Maryland Legislation Introduced To Prohibit Indoor Tanning For Minors 11 Mar 2010 at 4:00am New Maryland legislation to protect youth from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is based on significant scientific evidence that indoor tanning before the age of 30 is undeniably linked to increased risk of developing the disease. Senator James N. Robey and Delegate William A... New Data Presented At American Burn Association's Annual Meeting Support Safe... 10 Mar 2010 at 8:00pm ZymoGenetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGEN), today announced the presentation of safety and immunogenicity data among pediatric burn patients at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Burn Association in Boston, MA. The study marks the first dedicated look at the safety and immunogenicity of any stand-alone thrombin in pediatric surgical patients... New Hope To Vitiligo Patients Offered By Skin Transplant 10 Mar 2010 at 6:00am In the first study of its kind in the United States, Henry Ford Hospital showed that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo. Henry Ford researchers followed 23 patients for up to six months after surgery and found that the treated area regained on average 52 percent of its natural skin color... Graceway Announces Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology Publishes A... 10 Mar 2010 at 2:00am The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) has published Phase III data evaluating the safety and efficacy of imiquimod cream at two doses - 2.5% and 3.75% - administered daily on either 2-week or 3-week treatment cycles. While all study arms met the primary endpoint of complete clearance versus placebo, data suggest that, of the regimens studied, imiquimod 3... Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Unveils CYTOMIMIC™ Technology At ... 7 Mar 2010 at 3:00am Building on decades of research into how the body's electrical field affects skin regeneration, scientists at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., have discovered how to harness the power of bioelectricity to help improve skin rejuvenation... What Is Heat Rash? What Is Prickly Heat? What Causes Heat Rash? 7 Mar 2010 at 2:00am Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, sweat rash and miliaria, is an itchy, red skin rash that often causes a stinging or prickling sensation. It is common in infants but can affect adults too, especially during hot, humid weather. Heat rash develops when sweat ducts become blocked and perspiration is trapped under the skin. This causes irritation and results in the rash... COPPERTONE(R) Solar Research Center Unveils Studies On Efficacy Of Topical An... 6 Mar 2010 at 3:00am Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc., the consumer healthcare division of Merck & Co., Inc., the makers of COPPERTONE®, announced at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology the results of studies demonstrating the efficacy of topical antioxidants in broad spectrum sunscreens... Phase III REGION-I Study Shows PEP005 (ingenol Mebutate) Gel 0.05% May Reduce... 6 Mar 2010 at 3:00am Specialty pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma announced that findings from a Phase III study evaluating PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel 0.05% to treat actinic keratosis (AK), a common pre-cursor to skin cancer, were presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) (Scientific Session Poster Discussion: P105)... Advancements In Skin Care At AAD Annual Meeting Presented By P&G Beauty & Groo... 5 Mar 2010 at 8:00am Research presented by P&G Beauty & Grooming scientists at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Miami Beach, FL, March 5-9) examines skin care science from multiple perspectives, offering insights into how ingredient formulations, care regimens and gene expressions impact skin condition... Bedbugs, Scabies And Head Lice Oh My! 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am If simply the thought of bedbugs, scabies and head lice makes you feel a little itchy, imagine how those affected by these common infestations feel when they learn what has been creeping around them and causing symptoms such as intense itching, red bite marks or irritated scalps... Research Reveals How Popular Skin Filler Works At The Molecular Level To Stim... 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am In the U.S. and around the world, the popularity of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures continues to increase. Soft tissue injectables, also known as dermal fillers, are popular procedures that improve the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin by restoring lost volume and filling lines... Sizing Up Nanotechnology: How Nanosized Particles May Affect Skin Care Products 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am The rapidly growing field of nanotechnology and its future use in cosmetic products holds both enormous potential and potential concern for consumers. Currently, major cosmetic manufacturers have imposed a voluntary ban on the use of nanoparticles in products while they await a ruling from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the safety of this technology... Psoriasis Is More Than Skin Deep 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am For the approximately 7.5 million Americans affected by psoriasis, the thick, red, scaly, itchy plaques it causes only scratch the surface when it comes to the overall implications of this disease... Dermatologists Can Help Women Win The Fight Against Common Forms Of Hair Loss 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care regimen in an effort to halt further hair loss, women try countless ways to cover up this problem and the results are often lukewarm at best... Contact Dermatitis Can Be Irritating, Especially When The Cause Is A Mystery 5 Mar 2010 at 6:00am Itchy irritated skin can leave some people scratching their heads trying to determine the cause of this bothersome condition...     HealthBusinessBuilder.com Build your Health Business Fast!