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Updated: Wed 7:06 AM, Mar 30, 2016 CLEVELAND CLINIC – Who doesn’t want shiny hair, glowing skin and perfect nails? According to Mark Hyman, M.D., Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, eating healthy fat is the key to all three. “The most important thing you can do for having beautiful hair, skin and […]
March 25, 2016 The British Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The association between psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was studied in this nationwide Danish cohort trial. Investigators found that the risk of IBD increased as psoriasis disease severity increased. The adjusted incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of ulcerative colitis were 1.49, 1.56, 1.96, and 2.43 […]
From the article: Intervention: The participants were allocated one 25 g tube of Tea Tree Medicated Gel for Acne (200 mg/g; AUST L 55740) and one bottle of Tea Tree Face Wash for Acne (7 mg/g), both supplied by Thursday Plantation (Integria Healthcare). The participants were instructed to self-patch test to confirm the absence of […]
February 10, 2016 JAMA dermatology (Chicago, Ill.) TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This population based case–control study evaluated the role of indoor tanning in the development of melanoma in younger patients (defined as those between the ages of 25 and 50). Indoor tanning was strongly associated with melanoma in women younger than 30 years (OR, 6.0), with 61/63 […]
February 08, 2016 JAMA Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This meta-analysis of the use of synbiotics for atopic dermatitis (AD) in children identified eight studies that met inclusion criteria, including two prevention studies and six treatment studies. The pooled change in Severity Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index for the treatment studies was ─6.56 at 8 weeks […]
January 13, 2016 International Journal of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this small, prospective study evaluated the effect of a diet including daily consumption of 99% dark chocolate on acne severity in 25 males with acne-prone skin. Change in acne severity was assessed after 4 weeks of daily chocolate consumption. At that time, the […]
Findings in males with acne-prone skin; statistically significant changes seen as early as two weeks WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For acne-prone males, daily consumption of 99 percent dark chocolate can exacerbate acne, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in theInternational Journal of Dermatology. Saivaree Vongraviopap, M.D., and Pravit Asawanonda, M.D., […]
Ma Chelsea and Sivamani Raja K.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. September 2015, 21(9): 520-529. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0274. Published in Volume: 21 Issue 9: September 3, 2015 ABSTRACT Objectives: Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used to treat a broad range of medical conditions, including dermatologic disorders. This systematic review […]
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8/19/2015 William Davis, MD I want to take this issue head on, since popular “wisdom” is that problems with consumption of wheat and related grains begin and end with celiac disease. The Wheat Lobby, for instance, frequently argues that, if you do not have celiac disease, you have no business avoiding wheat and related grains.Defenders […]
July 23, 2015 Written by Sarah L Chamlin MD and Lisa Y Shen MD 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Boston, MA; July 9-12, 2015 Speaker: John Lee (Boston Children’s Hospital) Clinical Director of the Food Allergy Program There has been a longstanding association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergies. This […]
Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality in Dermatology: A Systematic Review To cite this article: Ma Chelsea and Sivamani Raja K.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. -Not available-, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/acm.2014.0274. Online Ahead of Print: June 26, 2015 Objectives: Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used to treat […]
Exp Ther Med. 2015 May;9(5):1593-1596. Epub 2015 Feb 17. Lin RJ, Qiu LH, Guan RZ, Hu SJ, Liu YY, Wang GJ. Abstract The aim of the present study was to provide evidence for the application of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of infantile eczema by exploring changes in the intestinal Bifidobacteria levels and the […]
May 05, 2015 Pediatric Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Children under 18 years old with warts (N = 214) and their families were contacted via telephone survey regarding wart management and resolution. The majority of children received some kind of therapy, but treatment was not associated with changes in time to resolution. However, children with a medical […]
Vitamin B3, also called niacin and niacinamide, is an important water-soluble vitamin that can be found in many common foods including certain types of meat and organ meat, tuna fish, seeds, mushrooms, and others. Niacin is a part of the vitamin B complex, along with other B vitamins including Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and […]
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: Benefits, Sources, & Deficiency 15+1 4Tweet 1.1kLike 32Pin 0Share Affiliate Disclosure0 Comments Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin Vitamin B2, also called Riboflavin, is an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body. Vitamin B2 is responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free […]
January 15, 2015 Frontline Medical News Eczema in adulthood is directly associated with an increase in incidence of injuries that cause physical limitations, particularly fracture, bone, and joint injuries, according to the results of a prospective study published online in JAMA Dermatology. “The risk of bone fracture and other injury causing limitation in adults with […]
REVIEW · November 20, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this systematic review of 20 studies with 545 patients evaluated the relationship between tonsillectomy and psoriasis. Approximately 70% of patients with psoriasis who underwent tonsillectomy experienced improvement in psoriasis. While some patients had sustained improvements, others later relapsed. There is insufficient evidence to recommend tonsillectomy […]