News tagged with dermatologists

Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos, conditioners are frequent causes of eczema

Considerably more people than previously believed are allergic to the most common fragrance ingredient used in shampoos, conditioners and soap. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 27, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Coaxing new hair: Scientists work on perking up dormant follicles

When a man's hair stops growing back, it would be logical to assume his scalp has suffered a loss of stem cells, those versatile dynamos that have the ability to regenerate hair, blood, and other parts of the body.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Shade myths: How to really stay safe

Slather on some SPF 30 sunscreen and you know your nose won't turn pink.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

German firm tests 'double chin' drug

German drugs giant Bayer said Monday it had launched tests into an injectable drug to combat the fat deposits that lead to the dreaded "double chin."

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 10, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Don't brush with baldness: put down that comb

Put that comb back in your handbag -- a study by an Israeli dermatologist has found that too much combing of the coiffure leads to hair loss, the daily Haaretz reported on Monday.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Anti-aging cosmetic reduced wrinkles in clinical trial

Scientists testing a cosmetic anti-ageing product sold on the high street have shown it can clinically reduce wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin damaged by everyday exposure to sunlight.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

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