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Low-dose Doxycycline Curbs Symptoms of Lymphocytic Scarring Alopecia, Minus the Side Effects of Higher Doses

The Dermatology Digest

. “Our findings suggest that physicians can prescribe lower doses of doxycycline to patients struggling with lymphocytic scarring alopecia without compromising the efficacy and anti-inflammatory benefit of the therapy,” says co-lead authorCarli Needle, BA, a medical student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, in a news release.

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The Brand This Surgical Postoperative Specialist Chooses For Her Spa 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Kaleria’s spa journey began in 2008 when she became licensed as a massage therapist in a private physical therapy practice. Seeking new opportunities, she outgrew her initial role and opened her own practice in 2009 with a single room for individual massage therapy sessions. Q: How was your training with M.A.D

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. This understanding allows for clinicians and researchers to develop preventative measures and therapies to restore epithelial barrier structure and function.

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Study: The Number of New Dermatology Drugs Approved by the FDA Is on the Rise

The Dermatology Digest

By contrast, just five new drugs for diseases treated primarily by dermatologists were approved by the FDA between 1999 and 2009. Prior studies found few markers of innovation, such as priority review or orphan designation, among topical medications approved from 2000 to 2014.”

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How to Put an End to Heartburn and Reflux, Without Pills?

Aesthetics Advisor

On the contrary, heartburn is typically an indicator you have too little hydrochloric acid, which means if you add a PPI medication, you are only going to exacerbate the problem by decreasing your acid level even more. In addition, ongoing feedback stimulation creates a need for ongoing therapy to control symptoms." pylori."

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Taurine May Be Key for Anti Aging and Healthier Lifespan

Aesthetics Advisor

It’s not often you see the word “cure” being used in medical literature. Due to the multiple pathophysiological mechanisms observed in ischemic stroke/cerebral ischemia, current treatments remain mostly ineffective apart from thrombolytic therapy which uses thrombolytic recombinant tissue plasminogen activators (rt-PA) such as alteplase.

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Why Is Everyone on CPAP Machines?

Aesthetics Advisor

According to the American Medical Association, 2 6 million Americans have a diagnosis of sleep apnea, but another 25 million or more may be struggling undiagnosed. It was never designed as a permanent therapy. To find a qualified therapist, see the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy’s website.

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