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TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology

The Dermatology Digest

Tim Raducha-Grace Named Chief Platform Officer at Zerigo Health Tim Raducha-Grace is the new Chief Platform Officer at Zerigo Health, a connected phototherapy platform that couples a handheld Narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light device with a smartphone app and team of care providers to allow patients to treat psoriasis and eczema at home.

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Transcutaneous Sensitization: The Real Skinny on Food-based Emollients and Skincare Products

The Dermatology Digest

g/m 2 /h) in the context of eczema and dry skin at 3 months was significantly associated with TS at 6 months. In addition, Dr. Lio has a patent pending for a Theraplex product with royalties paid and is a Board member and Scientific Advisory Committee Member of the National Eczema Association. 2005 Mar 19-25;365(9464):1039-45.

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

First Derm

Flare-Ups: Skin conditions such, as eczema and psoriasis can worsen when the skins protective barrier is compromised resulting in flare ups. The effect of ceramide-containing skin care products on eczema resolution duration. Barrier function of the skin: “la raison d’ĂȘtre” of the epidermis. link] Rawlings, A.

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The Role of Phototherapy in Inflammatory Skin Disease

The Dermatology Digest

According to Dr. Richard, today she uses many approaches, including biologics (as monotherapy and in combination), as well as phototherapy, to treat patients with psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and a “laundry list” of other skin diseases that respond to light. Phototherapy usage trends in the U.S.

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Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold sores)

First Derm

If you have had eczema, you can be extra sensitive to cold sores. Widespread eczema can impair your immunity against herpes viruses. It is rare that wounds become infected by bacteria, where they become even more swollen and lasting. In this cases, you may need to use antibiotics. Available at: [link] MARTIN S. BC Decker Inc.

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Contact Dermatitis vs Cold Sores: Identifying the Difference

First Derm

Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2006. It appears as a red, swelled area with an itching or burning sensation of the outer lip or lip margin. References Salo PM, Arbes SJ, Jaramillo R, et al. Prevalence of allergic sensitization in the U.S.: The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology.

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Broken Heart Syndrome: Yes, You Can Die From a 'Broken Heart,' and Optimism Makes You Live Longer

Aesthetics Advisor

Allergies — Skin complaints like psoriasis and eczema have psychological underpinnings. 2005 Oct; 60(7): 678–686 24 Medical News Today December 27, 2016 25, 29 The Guardian December 16, 2016 26 Am Psychol. Ditto for asthma. All tend to worsen when stress is elevated. 2013 Dec; 68(9):801-13 27 Am Psychol.