Dermatology

• If You Have Body Odor, It May Be in Your Genes

  

  Posted 10:50 PM 9/15/2011

  Sept. 15, 2011 -- Imagine showering all you can, using deodorant, essentially being squeaky clean, yet your body odor still resembles fish, or maybe even garbage.

  For some people, it's an unwelcome reality. It's called "fish odor syndrome," but it's technically a genetic condition called trimethylaminuria. And it may be a lot more common than previously believed.

  Until now, this condition was thought to be relatively rare, affecting less than 200,000 (More)
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• Uncommon Skin Infection Linked to Tattoos

  

  Posted 10:59 PM 8/11/2011

  Aug. 11, 2011 -- Practices at some tattoo parlors may increase the risk for developing a type of skin infection that more typically occurs in people with compromised immune systems, a study shows.

  Two reported cases of Mycobacterium haemophilum skin infections in tattoo parlor customers mark the first time this type of skin infection (More)
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• Uncommon Skin Infection Linked to Tattoos

  

  Posted 10:59 PM 8/11/2011

  Aug. 11, 2011 -- Practices at some tattoo parlors may increase the risk for developing a type of skin infection that more typically occurs in people with compromised immune systems, a study shows.

  Two reported cases of Mycobacterium haemophilum skin infections in tattoo parlor customers mark the first time this type of skin infection (More)
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• Treating Chronic Wounds

  

  Posted 7:54 PM 8/10/2011

  For most people, a minor wound -- a blister from a new pair of shoes, for instance -- is nothing to worry about. It hurts and then goes away. But for some, sores or cuts just won't heal -- for months or even years. High blood sugar, circulation problems, smoking, peripheral neuropathy, aging, and malnutrition can all cause long-lasting wounds that don't heal.

  "Chronic wounds are an awful and underappreciated problem," says Gerald Lazarus MD, director of the (More)
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• 6 Steps to Improved Nail -- and Overall -- Health

  

  Posted 11:01 PM 8/4/2011

  Aug. 4, 2011 -- They say the eyes are the mirrors to the soul, but it's our nails that may provide a snapshot of our health.

  Taking care of our fingernails and toenails and knowing when to see a dermatologist can go a long way toward making sure our nails look great and protecting our health, according to dermatologists speaking at the American Academy of (More)
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• FDA Approves First Drug for Scorpion Stings

  

  Posted 4:30 PM 8/4/2011

  Aug. 4, 2011 -- The FDA says it has approved Anascorp as the first specific treatment to counteract the sometimes dangerous or even fatal effects of stings by venomous centruroides scorpions.

  The federal agency says in a news release that in the United States, venomous scorpions are mostly found in Arizona, and that stings can cause serious reactions, including shortness of breath, fluid in the (More)
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• Is It a Spider Bite? Probably Not

  

  Posted 10:35 PM 7/13/2011

  July 13, 2011 -- Spider bites aren't as common as most people and most doctors think, according to a new analysis.

  At the same time, researchers also say poor understanding of truly dangerous spider bites delays treatment when a person really has been bitten by a dangerous spider.

  For example, the bite of the brown recluse spider can cause death of a sizeable area of (More)
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• The Top 7 Summer Health Hazards

  

  Posted 8:12 PM 7/12/2011

  Ryan Stanton, MD, doesn't want to meet you this summer. The Lexington, Ky., emergency room physician knows that when the weather starts heating up, so do a host of health hazards that can quickly turn a festive day at the beach into a disaster. He tells WebMD the Magazine about what brings summer revelers into his emergency room most often -- and how you can enjoy the warm weather while escaping the same fate.

  1. Mower Injuries

  Every (More)
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• Little Insects, Big Allergic Reactions

  

  Posted 7:59 PM 6/16/2011

  June 16, 2011 -- Insect stings are little more than painful nuisances for most people. But for others, the venom from insects can cause severe allergic reactions and even death. That's according to a joint task force of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, which has updated practice guidelinesfor diagnosing and treating (More)
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• FDA Announces New Sunscreen Rules

  

  Posted 2:04 PM 6/14/2011

  June 14, 2011 -- Sunscreen labels will carry a "broad spectrum" label to show they offer some protection against UVA radiation as well as UVB radiation, according to a long-awaited new rule from the FDA.

  "This is a very significant day for us. (More)
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