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Pharmasurgics To Begin Phase II Clinical Trial For Prevention Of Post-Surgical Adhesions
Pharmasurgics AB – part of the Karolinska Development dermatology and wound healing company “Pergamum” announced that Pharmasurgics has received approval from the Swedish Medical Products Agency to begin a Phase II clinical trial…
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Discovery Leads To Effective Treatment Of Painful Skin Condition
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with a worldwide group of physicians and scientists, have discovered a remarkable treatment for a rare, yet debilitating, skin condition. The study, published online November 24 in Molecular Therapy describes a new treatment for pachyonychia congenita, an ultra-rare genetic skin condition caused by mutations in a gene called keratin.
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FDA Approves New Drug For Pain That Persists After Shingles
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that it has approved Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), an often excruciating pain that can persist for weeks, months and even years in 10 to 15 per cent of people who get shingles. The medicated skin patch, which is made by Lohmann Therapie-Systems AD of Andernach, Germany and distributed in the US by NeurogesX Inc.
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What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? What Cause Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren contracture) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers. It is an uncommon hand deformity in which the connective tissue under the skin of the palm contract and toughen over time. It causes one or more of the fingers on one or both hands to bend into the palm of the hand. Dupuytren’s contracture is named after the French surgeon, Baron Guillaume Dupuytren, who first described and researched the condition in 1834.
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Saving Face 101: How To Customize Your Skin Care Routine With Your Skin Type
Finding the right skin care routine starts with understanding the unique needs of your skin type. For example, people with Dry Skin can benefit from applying moisturizer several times a day; whereas, those with oily skin might need to apply a lightweight moisturizer only once a day, if at all. Customization is key, and dermatologists can help people of all ages and skin types select products based on their individual skin care needs.
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