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Posts here were written before June 2015. For posts after this date, please go to “Conference Notes” and “Publications in the Scientific Literature” under “Others”.     History of Dermatology Collection of Old Dermatology Books  List... READ MORE

The skin microbiome: current perspectives and future challenges. Chen YE, Tsao H. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 Jul;69(1):143-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.01.016.     Different bacteria, fungi and viruses live on the skin. The type of microorganisms as well as their density... READ MORE

Prevalence is the proportion of the population affected by a skin condition at any given time. This study was done out of 1000 people. Eczema (Dermatitis) = 9 % Acne = 8.6 % Infections = 4.6 % Viral Warts = 3.4 % Psoriasis = 1.6 %     Bibliography: Dermatology, An... READ MORE

Verrue (verrue vulgaire)     Quelle est la cause des verrues ? Les verrues sont des croissances indolores de la peau provoquées par un virus. Elles peuvent apparaître sur n’importe quel endroit du corps, comme sur le visage, sur les avant bras ou encore les doigts. Les... READ MORE

How is laser used to treat skin disorders? Laser is a very pure and intense light source. When the laser light shines onto the skin, a certain target in the skin absorbs the laser light. Different targets in the skin will absorb laser light of different characteristics. After... READ MORE

Common skin disorders that may arise from housework are: Irritant contact dermatitis This is the commonest skin disorder that can arise from housework. It commonly affects the hands. The condition usually begins with mild dryness, redness, peeling and scaliness on the hands.... READ MORE

Albinism (OCA): dealing with human rights violations in Tanzania Does Common Balding (Androgenetic Alopecia) Increase the Risk of developing Diabetes and Cardiovascular Problems ? Biologic Therapy other than in Psoriasis Excessive Sweating and Smell under the Armpits Treated... READ MORE

Cryotherapy (a controlled frosbite) is an effective tool to treat benign skin tumors provided clinical judgment and/or histology exclude a malignant skin condition when excision becomes mandatory. It destroys tissue through freezing which causes intracellular and extracellular... READ MORE

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double-stranded coil of genetic information and is around 2 meters long for every cell ! The content for any given cell in the body is the same and contains 2 copies of the genetic information (diploid). (DNA is in several bits and packed in... READ MORE

It is important to know the methods to avoid pregnancy (contraception). However, we wish to underline that despite all the contraceptive methods available, sexually transmitted infections (STI) can only be strongly diminished by the use of male and female condoms.    ... READ MORE