EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Robert S. Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., call Lisa Worley at 305-243-5184 or email lworley2@med.miami.edu. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights In Florida, there is one tanning salon for every 15,113 people and 1.16 tanning facilities for every 50 squares miles,…
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Clinical Trial Tests Insecticide-Treated Underwear to Ward off Body Lice in Shelters
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact author Philippe Brouqui, M.D., Ph.D., email philippe.brouqui@univ-amu.fr. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Providing insecticide-treated underwear to people in homeless shelters was effective in eliminating body lice infestations, but the effect did not last and resistance to insecticide resistance increased,…
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Avoiding Sunburn Top Reason for Sunscreen Use Among Whites and Hispanics
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact author Heike I.M. Mahler, Ph.D., call Margaret Lutz at 760-750-4011 or email mlutz@csusm.edu. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Avoiding sunburn is the top reason for using sunscreen, while forgetting to apply it is the most common reason for not using it, according…
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Lawsuits Increasing Over Nonphysician Operator-Performed Laser Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author H. Ray Jalian, M.D., call Rachel Champeau at 310-794-2270 or email rchampeau@mednet.ucla.edu. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Lawsuits Increasing Over Nonphysician Operator-Performed Laser Surgery Lawsuits related to skin laser surgery performed by nonphysicians are increasing particularly…
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Patients with Melanoma Not Remaining Cautious About Sun Exposure
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact author Luise Winkel Idorn, M.D., Ph.D., email luise.idorn@gmail.com. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Patients with Melanoma Not Remaining Cautious About Sun Exposure Patients with cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) did not remain cautious about sun exposure in the three years after their diagnoses,…
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Study Examines Mobile Applications in Dermatology
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Robert P. Dellavalle, M.D., Ph.D., MSPH, call David Kelly at 303-503-7990 or email david.kelly@ucdenver.edu. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Study Examines Mobile Applications in Dermatology More than 200 dermatology-related mobile applications (apps) are available and they have…
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Viewpoint Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Viewpoint Highlight When Is “Too Early” to Start Cosmetic Procedures? Heather K. Hamilton, M.D., and Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D., both of SkinCare Physicians, Chestnut Hill, Mass., write: “‘Is it too early?’ is often asked when use of an appearance-enhancing procedure…
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Study Finds Low Rate of Physicians’ Mention of Sunscreen Use at Patient Visits
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Scott A. Davis, M.A., call Bonnie Davis at 336-716-4977 or email bdavis@wakehealth.edu. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Study Finds Low Rate of Physicians’ Mention of Sunscreen Use at Patient Visits Physicians mention sunscreen at a low…
Topical Use of Corticosteroids by Pregnant Women Appears Not to be Associated with Pregnancy Outcomes
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Shu-Hui Wang, M.D., M.S., email dermawang@hotmail.com. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Topical Use of Corticosteroids by Pregnant Women Appears Not to be Associated with Pregnancy Outcomes The use of topical corticosteroids by pregnant women does not appear…
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Age-Related Variations Observed in Treatment of Melanoma
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Florent Grange, M.D., Ph.D., email fgrange@chu-reims.fr. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Age-Related Variations Observed in Treatment of Melanoma Age-related variations in the treatment of melanoma were observed in a study of melanoma and its management in the…
Survey Estimates Extent Of Nontreatment and Undertreament of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis In U.S. Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author April W. Armstrong, M.D., M.P.H., call Charles Casey at 916-734-9048 or email Charles.Casey@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu. . JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Survey Estimates Extent Of Nontreatment and Undertreament of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis In U.S. Patients Nontreatment and undertreatment…
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Psoriasis Associated With Other Major Medical Conditions
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Joel M. Gelfand, M.D., M.S.C.E., call Kim Menard at 215-662-6183 or email Kim.Menard@uphs.upenn.edu. CHICAGO – Psoriasis is associated with higher rates of other diseases including chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, mild liver disease and myocardial infarction (heart attack), according…
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JAMA Dermatology Viewpoint Highlight
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Viewpoint Highlight Tonsuring in India and the Global Trade in Human Hair by Barry Ladizinski, M.D., of Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., and colleagues, highlights the practice of tonsuring (cutting or shaving) one’s hair in India for various reasons,…
Report Describes Malignant Melanoma That Developed on a Pigmented Skin Lesion Within a Tattoo Underlying Laser Removal
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Christian Raulin, M.D., Ph.D., email info@raulin.de. JAMA Dermatology Case Report Highlights Report Describes Malignant Melanoma That Developed on a Pigmented Skin Lesion Within a Tattoo Underlying Laser Removal A case report from Germany describes a young man…
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Among White Adolescents, Young Adults with Melanoma, Males Have Higher Mortality Than Females
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Susan M. Swetter, M.D., call Ruthann Richter at 650-725-8047 or email richter1@stanford.edu. To contact editorial author David E. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., call Michael Morrison at 617-724-6425 or email mdmorrison@partners.org. CHICAGO – Among white adolescents and young adults with melanoma,…
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Mortality Appears to be Higher For Patients With Thicker Single Primary Melanomas Than For Thicker Multiple Primary Melanomas
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Anne Kricker, Ph.D., email anne.kricker@sydney.edu.au. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Although overall mortality rates due to single primary melanomas (SPMs) and multiple primary melanomas (MPMs) appear to be similar, relative mortality for thicker SPM appears to be greater than…
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Weight Loss May Improve Psoriasis Symptoms in Overweight Patients
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact author Peter Jensen, M.D., Ph.D., email peter.jensen@regionh.dk. Weight Loss May Improve Psoriasis Symptoms in Overweight Patients CHICAGO – A low-calorie diet that leads to weight loss may be associated with improved psoriasis symptoms in overweight patients, according to a…
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Study Evaluates Prevalence of Multiple Health Concerns Among Patients with the Alopecia Areata
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Kathie P. Huang, M.D., call Jessica Maki at 617-534-1603 or email jmaki3@partners.org. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A study by Kathie P. Huang, M.D., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, and colleagues examined the prevalence of comorbid (co-existing) conditions among…
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Research Letter Suggests Twitter May Serve as a Good Forum For Communicating Information About Acne
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., call Gina Cells at 781-799-3137 or email GinaCella@comcast.net. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A research letter by Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., of the Center for Connected Health, Boston, and colleagues suggests that clinicians can learn about…
Study Suggests Cuataneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Carries Risk of Metastasis and Death
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Chrysalyne D. Schmults, M.D., M.S.C.E., call Tom Langford at 617-534-1605 or email tlangford@partners.org. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A study by Chrysalyne D. Schmults, M.D., M.S.C.E., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, and colleagues suggests cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC)…
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Study Suggests Physical Barriers, Sunscreens Partially Prevent UV-B Effects
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Cristina Carrera, M.D., email criscarrer@yahoo.es. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Study Suggests Physical Barriers, Sunscreens Partially Prevent UV-B Effects A study by Cristina Carrera, M.D., of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues suggests both physical…
Research Letter Examines Effects of Chemical Sunscreen on UV Radiation in Melanocytic Nevi
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact study author Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, M.D., email Rainer.Hofmann@medunigraz.at. JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Research Letter Examines Effects of Chemical Sunscreen on UV Radiation in Melanocytic Nevi In a research letter, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, M.D., of the Medical University of Graz, Austria,…
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Research Letter Suggests Handheld Umbrella Useful for Blocking UV Rays
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights In a research letter, Josette R. McMichael, M.D, of the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, and colleagues examined the amount of UV radiation (UVR) that penetrates a handheld umbrella (HU). (Online First) The authors collected 23 umbrellas,…
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Study Examines Reasons for Legal Action Related to Cutaneous Laser Surgery
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Study Examines Reasons for Legal Action Related to Cutaneous Laser Surgery H. Ray Jalian, M.D., of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and colleagues searched online legal documents to find the common reasons for legal action, injuries and claims related…
Isotretinoin and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Isotretinoin and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mahyar Etminan, Pharm.D., of the University of British Columbia, Canada, and colleagues examined the association between isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative approved for the treatment of acne, and the risk for inflammatory…
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Smartphone Applications Assessing Melanoma Risk Appear to be Highly Variable
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 Media Advisory: To contact corresponding author Laura K. Ferris, M.D., Ph.D., call Carrie Stevenson at 412-586-9778 or email beckerc@upmc.edu. CHICAGO – Performance of smartphone applications in assessing melanoma risk is highly variable and 3 of 4 applications incorrectly classified 30 percent or more of melanomas…
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013 JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights Performance of smartphone applications in assessing melanoma risk is highly variable and 3 of 4 applications incorrectly classified 30 percent or more of melanomas as unconcerning. The authors suggest that reliance on these applications, which are not subject to regulatory oversight,…
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Hair Practices May Be Barrier to Physical Activity for Some African-American Women
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Amy J. McMichael, M.D., call Bonnie Davis at 336-716-4977 or email bdavis@wakehealth.edu. CHICAGO – A study that surveyed 103 African-American women suggests that nearly 40 percent of the women reported avoiding exercise at times because of their hair, according to a…
Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012 Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights A study that surveyed 103 African-American women suggests that nearly 40 percent of the women reported avoiding exercise at times because of their hair (Online First; see news release below). The vasodilator nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, may be…
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Children with Psoriasis May be at Increased Risk for Overweight and Obesity
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Amy S. Paller, M.D., call Marla Paul at 312-503-8928 or email marla-paul@northwestern.edu. CHICAGO – A study of children in nine countries found that psoriasis in children was associated with an increased risk for overweight and obesity, regardless of psoriasis severity, according…
Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012 Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights A study of children from nine countries found that psoriasis in children was associated with an increased risk for overweight and obesity, regardless of psoriasis severity (Online First; see news release below). A questionnaire-based study of 1,541 adults with vitiligo…
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Study Identifies Characteristics of Sunbed Users, Motivation for Tanning
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Sven Schneider, Ph.D., M.A., email Sven.Schneider@medma.uni-heidelberg.de. CHICAGO– A telephone survey of 4,851 individuals in Germany suggests the overall prevalence of sunbed use was nearly 40 percent for participants who had ever used one and 14.6 percent had used a tanning bed…
Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2012 Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights A telephone survey of 4,851 individuals in Germany suggests the overall prevalence of sunbed use was 39.2 percent for participants who had ever used one and 14.6 percent had used a tanning bed within the last 12 months (Online First,…
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Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights A study of 201 patients in Spain that evaluated differences in the initial prognosis of patients with cutaneous melanoma managed by teledermatology (TD) compared with non-TD referral systems suggests that the frequency of melanoma with a favorable initial prognosis was…
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Study Examines Risk of Heart Attack Associated with Various Psoriasis Treatments
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012 Media Advisory: To contact Jashin J. Wu, M.D., call Sandra Hernandez-Millett at 626-405-5384 or email sandra.d.hernandez-millett@kp.org. CHICAGO– Use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for treatment of psoriasis is associated with a significantly reduced risk for heart attack (myocardial infarction) compared to other forms of…
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EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 3 P.M. (CT), MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012 Archives of Dermatology Study Highlights Use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for treatment of psoriasis is associated with a significantly reduced risk for heart attack (myocardial infarction) compared to other forms of treatment (Online First, see news release below). A study of 132 adults…