News and Notes about Dermatology and Skin Care
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Soon major dermatologists across the world will have a new weapon to deploy in their war against melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.  It is called MelaFind and was recently approved for use in the United States by the Federal Drug Administration.  MelaFind is a device which will capture high resolutions digital images … Read more

A recent study of 2230 teens in Turkey revealed that a diet high in fact, sugar and processed foods like sausages and burgers contributed more to acne development than a healthy diet.  Furthermore, although 2/3s of the studied teens experienced acne only 11.5 percent sought professional medial help for their conditions.  This was alarming to … Read more