...Dermatology By Brennan Barger Dermatology is fascinating because it deals with the largest organ in a living organism. Approximately 15-20% of the average adult's total body weight is skin. The skin is filled with billions of cells, thousands of sensory points, sweat glands, sebaceous glands -- each doing it’s part to keep the skin healthy. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. There are several different subspecialties in dermatology. They are: * Cosmetic Dermatology * Dermatopathology * Immunodermatology * Mohs Surgery * Pediatric Dermatology * Teledermatology Cosmetic dermatology deals generally with laser surgeries, botox and fillers. Some derm- atologists deal specifically with face lifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. Many dermatologists limit their work to minimally evasive cosmetic procedures Dermatopathology specializes in the pathology of the skin. Usually a dermatologist or pathologist will complete one year of dermatopathology fellowship. This usually includes six months of general pathology, and six months of dermatopathology. Alumni of both specialties may qualify as dermatopathologists. Immunodermatology deals specifically with treating immune mediated skin diseases and disorders. Lupus, bullous pemphigoid, and pemphigus vulgaris are just a few of the ailments doctors in this...
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...Perfect Curls range, giving perfectly defined, frizz free curls. TEDDY CHARLES Hair volume expert and Parisian fashion show guru. Teddy co-creates Sunsilk’s Volume range, which gives hair a boost, adding body and bounce. THOMAS TAW London-based damage hair expert, who can spot hair in need a mile off, co-creates Sunsilk’s Damage Reconstruction and Soft and Smooth ranges, which repair hair from within to give long-lasting smooth locks. YUKO YAMASHITA Straight hair guru renowned for her world-leading straightening system co-creates Sunsilk’s Perfect Straight range, to give you flawless straight locks with no hair out of place. DR FRANCISCO FUSCO Scalp expert and leading dermatologist who has been practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in New York since 1989. Francesca co-creates Sunsilk’s Hair Fall Solution range for healthy hair that starts from the roots! JAMAL HAMADI LA-based hair shine guru co-creates Sunsilk’s Naturals and Black Shine ranges which give healthy, lustrous locks. Upon...
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...Trouble with Advertising This week’s assignment has been a real eye opener when you start to look at advertisements with a more critical and informed perspective. When a person starts to listen to the questions and look behind the factual statements made then we can see where they are trying to steer us so we will buy their product or use what they are selling. All too often the advertisers pray on the ignorance of the consumers and will miss lead them with misdirection and deception. With the knowledge we have gained these past few week we can analyze what we are surrounded by and make a more informed decision in our daily purchases. I will look at the fourteenth question, “How often do you run red lights?” (Bluman, 2011) This is an illustration of Asking a Biased question. Our text states that, “By asking a question in a certain way, the researcher can lead the respondents to answer the question the way the researcher wants them to.” (Bluman, 2011) This question asks the person if they have committed a crime so they are already on the defensive from the way the question is phased. I would hope that there are no good reasons to run a red light unless there is a life or death situation which would then put other people at risk when you run the red light. When the question puts you on the defensive you will be hard pressed to give a truthful answer which then invalidates the survey. Next I will examine the sixth question. In an ad for moisturizing lotion, the following...
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...nurse practitioner in dermatology. To achieve this, I plan to first obtain my doctorate degree as a family nurse practitioner, then move into the dermatology specialty. As Currie, Chiarella, and Buckley explain, nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have been trained to “perform at an advanced level of assessment and clinical decision-making” (2013). Continuing my education in nursing is important to me, as it yields an array of new opportunities and greater responsibilities. Nurse practitioners differ from registered nurses in that they are able to prescribe medication, provide orders, and refer patients to other healthcare professionals (Currie, Chiarella, & Buckley, 2013). While registered nurses are typically employed in hospital settings, nurse practitioners...
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...Skin Specialists in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pahang 50586, Kuala Lumpur. 03-2615 5261 Datin Dr Asmah bt Johar, Dr Chang Choong Chor Dr Dawn Ambrose Dr Ng Ting Guan Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan Dr Suganthi Thevarajah Dr Tang Min Moon Dr Azura bt Mohd Affandi Dr Felix Yap Boon Bin Dr Noorlaily bt Mohd Noor Dr Priya Gill Dr Harbajan Singh Sachdev, Sachdev Skin Clinic, Emporium Selangor 6th Floor , 71/75, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman , 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Review of Dr Sachdev Tel: 03-2692-3495 Dr Ting Hoon Chin, Ting Skin Specialist Clinic ,136, Jalan Imbi ,55100 Kuala Lumpur, Review of Dr Ting. Tel: 03-2144-4848 Dr Mazlin bt Mohd Baseri, Department of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 56000 Tel: 03-91455042 Professor Rokiah Ismail, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-79494499 Dr Wong Su-Ming, Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-79494499 Dr Adawiyah Jamil, Department of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 56000 Tel: 03-91455042 Dr Irene Lee Chew Kek, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UCSI University No 1, Jalan Menara Genting,, UCSI Heights, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-91018880 ...
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...------------------------------------------------- Pityriasis rosea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pityriasis rosea | Classification and external resources | Pityriasis rosea on human torso | ICD-10 | L42 | ICD-9 | 696.3 | DiseasesDB | 24698 | MedlinePlus | 000871 | eMedicine | derm/335 emerg/426ped/1815 | MeSH | D017515 | Pityriasis rosea (also known as pityriasis rosea Gibert[1]) is a skin rash. It is benign but may inflict substantial discomfort in certain cases.[2] Classically, it begins with a single "herald patch" lesion, followed in 1 or 2 weeks by a generalized body rash lasting about 6 weeks.[3][4][5] Contents [hide] * 1 Signs and symptoms * 2 Causes * 3 Diagnosis * 4 Treatment * 5 Prognosis * 6 Epidemiology * 7 See also * 8 References * 9 External links | ------------------------------------------------- [edit]Signs and symptoms Pityriasis rosea on human torso The symptoms of this condition include: * An upper respiratory tract infection may precede all other symptoms in as many as 69% of patients[6] * A single, 2- to 10-cm oval red "herald" patch appears, classically on the abdomen.[7][5]Occasionally, the "herald" patch may occur in a 'hidden' position (in the armpit, for example) and not be noticed immediately. The "herald" patch may also appear as a cluster of smaller oval spots, and be mistaken for acne. Rarely, it does not become present at all.[7] * 7-14 days after the herald patch, large patches...
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...Marketing – II Group Case Analysis: PROPECIA®: Helping Make Hair Loss History Section A Group 1 Ajanta Boro Ashu Tomar Ashutosh Shukla Pramod Rai Raghavendra Rao Sanjay Gupta Shiv Raj Singh CASE ANALYSIS: PROPECIA Helping Hair Loss Make History The Scientists of the Merck, world’s largest pharmaceutical company found that Finasteride compound was useful in the treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL). The company was planning to launch new drug Propecia. Before launching the product they performed clinical study the effectiveness of propecia toward the MPHL. The initial clinical studies for PROPECIA included men between the ages of 18 and 41 with mild to moderate ongoing hair loss, these studies showed that 83% of the participants of the study were at least able to maintain their hair count and in 66% of the participants growth of new hair was observed. In case of Women PROPECIA was not effective in treatment of hair loss and women were specifically instructed not to use the product as the finasteride compound could cause birth defects in male fetuses if ingested or observed through skin. In the clinical tests a small number of men experienced various sexual side effects but these side effects were fewer than 2% taking the drugs. Meanwhile there was a relaxation in drug advertisements by FDA, according to this new rule pharmaceutical companies were allowed to mention the brand name of the product in the broadcasting advertisement as long as they were...
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...Accutane Used in Dermatology and Its Side Effects December 12, 2012 Abstract Accutane is a prescription drug used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The medication is classified as a retinoid, which is a part of a group of chemical compounds chemically related to Vitamin A. Accutane is also known by its generic name Isotretinoin. The medication is prescribed when there has been significant scarring early on in the disease and is primarily used for severe acne issues. It works by altering DNA transcription, altering the size and output of sebaceous glands, and decreasing the amount of bacteria in the sebaceous glands and on the skin surface[Heather Brannon, MD; 2005]. Accutane’s side effects have proven to be more damaging than the drugs supposed skin improvement causing it to be banned by the FDA. Accutane Used in Dermatology and Its Side Effects Accutane is a medication prescribed to individuals that suffer from severe acne issues that have failed to respond to full courses of other medications. It is prescribed in dosages of 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg to be taken orally for a course of sixteen to forty weeks once or twice a day [Drugs.com, 2012]. The dosage of the drug given is determined by body weight, age, and height. Accutane’s primary function is to decrease and clear body acne by decreasing the size and bacterial output of the sebaceous glands but its side effects are more detrimental than the healing process it is supposed to provide for its users. Side effects...
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...walls that stand out. The interior design is absolutely breath taking and the furniture throughout is fun and colorful. The form of the hospital is a unique shape and uses up the space very well. The line in the building was very interesting to me because the lines are what make the form of the building. They mostly go horizontal but there is also some vertical lines thrown in to add texture and balance the building out with all of the intricate detail. The repetition in the hospital created a type of unity feeling for me with the repeated colors, shapes and furniture through the whole building. I really appreciated the way that the hospital was organized with different sections of the hospital representing different specialties like dermatology and pediatric care. Phoenix Children’s Hospital does an amazing job with stimulating the senses and I believe that for being a children’s hospital stimulating the senses is very important. It’s important because the children that go to the hospital need to feel that it’s a fun place to go to make them comfortable and feel at ease, especially if they are sick, injured or even suffering from a disease. The hospital stimulates sight through the rough/creative textures of the walls, colorful paints on...
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...the skin.(3)It’s also believed that people with psoriasis have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The main solution, have you heard of phototherapy? Evaluation of reference one: Reference one is a reliable source because it is registered charity, this is updated by medical trustees who are qualified in dermatology. This information is not biased either, this is also because of the fact that it is from a medical point of view so there are only facts stated. This information is up to date too because the charity needs to keep people updated regularly with any new information that may occur. Evaluation of reference 4: Reference four is a reliable source because it is a national foundation which means lots of people will be viewing what they are saying so they must have their facts correct. Their information is updated regularly through dermatologists who are qualified and work within the medical profession to investigate ways of making psoriasis easier to live with; this shows that is up to date. Evaluation of reference one: Reference one is a reliable source because it is registered charity, this is updated by medical trustees who are qualified in dermatology. This information is not biased either,...
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...Hindawi Publishing Corporation Dermatology Research and Practice Volume 2010, Article ID 893080, 13 pages doi:10.1155/2010/893080 Review Article Acne Scars: Pathogenesis, Classification and Treatment Gabriella Fabbrocini, M. C. Annunziata, V. D’Arco, V. De Vita, G. Lodi, M. C. Mauriello, F. Pastore, and G. Monfrecola Division of Clinical Dermatology, Department of Systematic Pathology, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80133 Napoli, Italy Correspondence should be addressed to Gabriella Fabbrocini, gafabbro@unina.it Received 17 March 2010; Revised 7 September 2010; Accepted 28 September 2010 Academic Editor: Daniel Berg Copyright © 2010 Gabriella Fabbrocini et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Acne has a prevalence of over 90% among adolescents and persists into adulthood in approximately 12%–14% of cases with psychological and social implications. Possible outcomes of the inflammatory acne lesions are acne scars which, although they can be treated in a number of ways, may have a negative psychological impact on social life and relationships. The main types of acne scars are atrophic and hypertrophic scars. The pathogenesis of acne scarring is still not fully understood, but several hypotheses have been proposed. There are numerous treatments: chemical peels, dermabrasion/microdermabrasion...
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... If you have experienced this unpleasant skin condition, you are not alone as over 30 million Americans suffer with the scaly patches of skin caused by eczema.. Although eczema can be similar to psoriasis, it isn’t the same condition. Psoriasis is more severe and it is not preventable. Whereas, the symptoms associated with eczema can be greatly reduced by treatment and prevention. Thankfully, we at the Dermatology and Skin Cancer of Las Vegas Centers are able to successfully diagnosis various skin conditions like eczema, and get provide you with the treatment you need. We are able to do this by understanding the symptoms...
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...Bayer Consumer Care, the manufacturers of Aleve intend to capitalize on the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) market as drugmakers scramble to grab Vioxx's and Bextra’s multi-billion-dollar share of the arthritis and pain-relief market. Aleve is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps (Cerner Multum, Inc., 1996-2012). * Company Overview Take two Aspirin ... and maybe some Alka-Seltzer antacid and One-a-Day vitamins to be on the safe side. Bayer Consumer Care manufactures parent company Bayer's line of over-the-counter drugs and nutritional supplements. Its products include analgesics, cough and cold medicines, dermatology care, and gastrointestinal remedies. One of the largest manufacturers of OTC drugs in the world, the division has production facilities in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia and sells its products in over 100 countries at pharmacies and other retail outlets. It offers over 170 products including the ubiquitous Aspirin, as well as Aleve, Alka-Seltzer, Midol, Canesten, Bepanthen, Supradyn, Rennie, and One-a-Day. Consumer Care adheres to a simple yet insightful set of global Bayer Leadership Values. These values are central to the...
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...The Epidemiology of Skin Cancer Skin cancer is best known as a mutation of the skin when cells grow abnormally. These mutations most commonly come in forms of moles, freckles, or simple markings that are out of the norm. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most commonly occurring form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinomas occur in the basal cells in the lining of the skin and mostly occur from over exposure to sunlight. Skin cancer is rising to become the most prevalent form of cancer. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation Website 5 million people are treated for a case of skin cancer each year. The American Academy of Dermatology stated that in adults ages 25-29 melanoma is the most common form of cancer the second most common form of cancer for15-29...
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...that companies use to advertise services or goods. Patients of different age groups and generations have strategies that are more effective than another and reaching a target audience. By learning the target population and knowing what works best to reach that audience companies are able to narrow down their marketing strategy. Due to the diverse population and geographic locations companies have had to be creative in the services that they provide and how they can market this service so that people want to use it. Health services are provided in several ways such as web based clinics, walk in clinics, and retail clinics. These new types of services help the industry to reach out to all types of patients. Direct dermatology is a web based clinic. Direct Dermatology is located inside a local grocery store. This type of setting allows patients to walk in to the clinic, have a photo taken of their skin condition and then their photos are uploaded into a data base where board certified dermatologists can treat patients without having an actual medical office. They treat the patient online. This type of clinic serves patients who are in a geographic location that lacks certain services. They are able to draw people in by the location, inside of a grocery store, in a community where dermatologists are needed. They can reach out to the general population because everyone needs to buy food and when they do, they see the clinic, or patients are referred by their primary physician. I...
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