Doctors warn of rise in young patients with skin cancer

Fonte: https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/doctors-warn-of-rise-in-young-patients-with-skin-cancer/article_b910ce82-6ddc-11e9-8052-4754907d8d13.html

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Despite the warnings, melanoma is now the second most common form of cancer in females ages 15 to 29, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Now, a doctor in Omaha is speaking out, saying the incidents of millennials diagnosed with melanoma in her office is alarming. We talked with a local dermatologist today to find out if the same holds true in western Massachusetts. Sun-worshipping millennials have prompted a dermatologist in Omaha to sound the alarm for people to get into a doctors office to get their skin checked, saying their office now ...

The evolution of skin cancer

Fonte: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/oncology/evolution-skin-cancer

There have been many important breakthroughs in the evolution of skin cancer therapy, some on the surgical level, such as Mohs surgery, and some on the medical level, such as the dawn of the immunomodulators — all of which have significantly contributed to advancing skin cancer treatment," says Dr. Tobechi L. Ebede, Mohs surgeon, Brooklyn, New York. Recorded history has shown that physicians have always tried to best treat skin cancers with the therapeutic means and medical knowhow of the period. In the more modern era, a myriad of skin cancer treatments has developed and evolved over time ...

Dermatology and Self Esteem in Teens

Fonte: https://www.nctv17.com/the-naperville-moms-network/dermatology-and-self-esteem-in-teens/

Dermatology and Self Esteem in Teens. For many it’s one of the last specialties to go and visit – the dermatologist. On this episode, the Moms meet with a dermatologist to discuss the challenges and benefits of addressing skincare with your children. “We go to our doctors for checkups and dermatology should be no different,” said Erica Lopez. Dr. Inderjit Gill, M.D. of Pinnacle Dermatology joins the Moms to discuss her passion for skin and self esteem. When asked why she chose dermatology, she answered, “because skin is so visible”. “Most things are so accessible to us to treat ...

Irish Skin Foundation Annual Dermatology Study Day, April 6th 2019 – Dublin

Fonte: https://www.imt.ie/events/irish-skin-foundation-annual-dermatology-study-day-april-6th-2019-dublin-15-02-2019/

The Irish Skin Foundation 4th Annual Dermatology Study Day will take place on the 6th April 2019 in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8 from 9am – 3:55pm. The 2019 programme is designed for hospital, community-based, GP practice, public health nurses, pharmacists and others involved in providing first-line management of skin conditions/diseases. The programme will cover first-line management of: Burns & Abrasions; Paediatric Skin Conditions; Rosacea; Alopecia; Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS); and Skin Cancer Recognition. The annual event provides an exciting oppo...

Desafio dos 10 anos: Dermatologista indica cuidados para retardar envelhecimento

Fonte: https://istoe.com.br/desfaio-dos-10-anos-dermatologista-indica-cuidados-para-retardar-envelhecimento/

Nas últimas semanas, a internet entrou em peso na brincadeira do #10yearschallenge, ou ‘desafio dos 10 anos’. As redes sociais foram tomadas por montagens com fotos de 2009 e 2019, em que os internautas mostravam as diferenças e evoluções que tiveram ao longo de 10 anos. Um dos pontos que mais chamou atenção das pessoas foi o envelhecimento (ou não) depois de tanto tempo. A cantora Sandy, por exemplo, participou da brincadeira e postou uma foto da própria mãe, ironizando os comentários de que nunca envelhece. Entrando na onda do desafio dos 10 anos, a equipe do E+ conversou com o dermatolog...

Pele descascando ou ardendo? Aprenda a driblar esses “contras” do verão

Fonte: https://delas.ig.com.br/beleza/2019-01-21/pele-descascando-ardendo-verao.html

O verão é aquela época em que muitas pessoas têm a oportunidade de perder um pouco da “cor de escritório” e finalmente conquistar o bronzeado e a famosa marquinha. Porém, o resultado dessa exposição (muitas vezes exagerada e sem proteção) ao sol pode ser um problema para muita gente, que termina os dias de praia com a pele descascando ou ardendo. Segundo especialista, as pessoas ficam com a pele descascando porque os raios do Sol deixam as células mais ressecadas É fato que a vermelhidão e ardência é por tomar muito sol, mas, afinal, porque as pessoas ficam com a pele descascando de...

Avoid germs at the gym to protect your skin

Fonte: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Fungal-skin/avoid-germs-at-the-gym-to-protect-your-skin-20190116-2

The bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause skin infections love warm, moist places like sweaty exercise equipment and locker room showers If you pledged to hit the gym this year, take some steps to prevent skin infections, an expert says. "While skin infections are not a reason to cancel your gym membership, its important to follow a few simple steps to avoid germs while youre at the gym," said Dr Brian Burke Adams, professor and chair of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati. Ringworm, plantar warts and impetigo "The bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause skin infections to ...

Minority med students report more barriers to dermatology

Fonte: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-01-minority-med-students-barriers-dermatology.html

(HealthDay)—Minority medical students report a variety of barriers to applying for a dermatology residency, according to a research letter published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Dermatology. Yssra S. Soliman, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, and colleagues examined the lack of diversity and barriers to applying for a dermatology residency among 155 medical students who completed a survey between January and April 2018. Participants rated survey items on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important). The researchers found that 43.2 percen...

Artificial Intelligence. Friend or foe of dermatology?

Fonte: http://www.dermatologytimes.com/business/artificial-intelligence-friend-or-foe-dermatology

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are steadily growing in popularity throughout medicine, particularly in dermatology. And, as they become more prevalent, they are beginning to change how providers offer care on a day-to-day basis. With the individual patient appointment, these technologies can augment a dermatologist’s ability to identify problems and render effective diagnoses, said industry leaders. And, that’s valuable, said Maryam Sadeghi, chief executive officer of DermEngine, a dermatology software and workflow improvement company, because the specialty includes more than 2,000 indi...

O que é a cirurgia de feminização facial?

Fonte: https://www.blog.thiemerevinter.com.br/blog/o-que-%C3%A9-a-cirurgia-de-feminiza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-facial

A FFS é bem mais abrangente que apenas uma cirurgia cosmética. Entenda todos os passos que a envolve! Do ponto de vista técnico, a FFS pode ser definida como um conjunto de procedimentos cirúrgicos associados a diferentes especialidades cirúrgicas (cirurgia oval e maxilofacial, cirurgia craniofacial e cirurgia plástica e reconstrutiva) destinados a suavizar e modificar as características faciais percebidas como masculinas, exageradas ou não harmônicas e, portanto, decisivas na identificação visual do gênero facial. Estas características são definidas por diferentes estruturas esquelética...

Dermatology and Skin Health to open Newington location

Fonte: http://www.fosters.com/news/20181129/dermatology-and-skin-health-to-open-newington-location

DOVER – Dermatology and Skin Health, the premier dermatology practice in downtown Dover, announced today that it will open a second New Hampshire location at 2299 Woodbury Ave. Unit 3, Beane Farm, Newington. The location is likely familiar to southern New Hampshire natives: it is the prior home of Country Curtains, which closed its doors approximately a year ago. Set to open on Nov. 13, the new office enables Dermatology and Skin Health to best serve its patients on “the other side of the bridge” – home to the Portsmouth community and surrounding towns. Dermatology and Skin Health has th...

Câncer de mama durante a gravidez: 6 questões envolvendo o tratamento da doença na gestação

Fonte: https://www.blog.thiemerevinter.com.br/blog/c%C3%A2ncer-de-mama-durante-a-gravidez-6-respostas-sobre-o-tratamento

O câncer de mama na gravidez é raro - representa apenas 0,1% de todos os tumores malignos diagnosticados – mas quando ocorre é sempre fonte de angústia por parte das pacientes e familiares. Apesar da apreensão envolvendo o prognóstico da doença, a oncologista, Bianca Toledo Scholer garante que a cura da doença sem afetar a saúde do bebê. Médica-Titular, Cirurgiã Oncológica do Departamento de Mastologia e Reconstrução Mamária no Hospital de Amor de Barretos, ela é autora do capítulo Câncer de Mama na Gestação” do livro Câncer de Mama – Uma filosofia de tratamento Breast Unit Barretos,...

Skin Cancer and Other Skin Complications for People with Scleroderma

Fonte: https://sclerodermanews.com/2018/11/07/scleroderma-causes-skin-cancer-dermatology-complications/

The skin is the largest organ in the body and is affected in most scleroderma patients. At the time of my diffuse scleroderma diagnosis in 1997, I had extremely tight skin across my chest, arms, hands, face, legs — all over my body. My hands and fingers were puffy with painful joints and tight, itchy, shiny skin. I was unable to make a fist and could not remove bottle tops or jar lids, plus I had other symptoms like joint pain, gastrointestinal pain, lethargy, and fatigue. My Raynaud’s symptoms developed later. I was given a 15-month prognosis at the time of my initial diagnosis due to ...

Women disproportionately affected by the psychological impact of skin diseases

Fonte: http://www.dermatologytimes.com/psoriasis/women-disproportionately-affected-psychological-impact-skin-diseases

Women in treatment for skin diseases, including psoriasis, experience higher levels of non-psychotic psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, than men. Identifying these conditions earlier can not only improve their quality of life, but it can also reduce the dermatological impact, according to recently published research. Existing research shows anxiety and depression occur frequently in patients with skin conditions. But, based on new study findings published in the European Journal of Dermatology, researchers determined if dermatologists administer questionnaires that ass...

Surgeons defer procedures during early stage pregnancy

Fonte: http://www.dermatologytimes.com/skin-cancer/surgeons-defer-procedures-during-early-stage-pregnancy

Prompt management of skin cancer lesions is stressed for pregnant patients in a recent article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, but whether it’s applied in clinical practice is unknown. Researchers with the University of Texas Southwestern surveyed members of the American College of Mohs Surgery to analyze the management patterns of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma in pregnant and lactating women. They also explored how intra- and peri-operative practices are modified in pregnancy and lactation, and presented their findings at the...