Special: Dermatology & Cosmetics

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"To jump out of one's skin." Thankfully, this is only possible metaphorically. Although, it may be an understandable wish if one has problems with the biggest human organ. How important skin is for a pleasant life becomes clear when it is irritated.

At MEDICA.de. a current Special is concerned with dermatology and cosmetics. Articels about new research around skin are presented.

Massage therapists who frequently use essential oils involved in aromatherapy treatments, have higher rates of hand dermatitis than the general population, according to an article. - Massage Therapists often Suffer from Hand Dermatits

A rapid test that can be performed during surgery to determine if melanoma has spread to lymph nodes has been developed. The reagent making this possible has been standardized and is called the "MCW Melanoma Cocktail". - Test for Diagnosing Spread of Melanoma

Researchers may have discovered a new effective therapy for psoriasis: a specific group of metalloproteinase inhibitors can normalise the increased tendency of epidermis cells or keratinocytes to divide, which is the cause of this unpleasant lepidosis. - Possible New Cure for Psoriasis

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Our Topics at a Glance - MEDICA.de's topics in 2004
- MEDICA.de's topics in 2003