Dermatology
04/05/2009 - Allergy tongue treatment backed
Under-the-tongue allergy treatments are effective and should be used more widely, say experts. More
21/04/2009 - Skin link to diabetes
The skin disease psoriasis may be linked to diabetes and other health problems - at least for women, researchers reported last night. More
07/04/2009 - Gene that drives melanoma
A single gene mutation is responsible for more than two thirds of cases of the deadly skin cancer melanoma, British researchers reported last night. More
01/04/2009 - Skin allergy trigger in shampoo and soap
The rate of allergy to a common ingredient of shampoos, conditioners and soap is much higher than previously thought, a researcher has reported. More
03/03/2009 - Warning on mole clinics
Growing numbers of High Street clinics offering skin cancer checks need tougher standards, experts said today. More
19/02/2009 - Tanning injections bring health risks
Experts have voiced concerns over so-called "tan jabs" - injections of the drugs Melanotan I and Melanotan II which have the ability to tan the skin. More
18/02/2009 - Study tests water softeners for eczema
A new study has been launched to discover whether using water softeners can relieve children's eczema. More
10/02/2009 - 'Natural' perfumes can trigger allergy
Allergy to perfume may be more widespread than previously thought, says an expert. More
30/01/2009 - Can diet help alleviate eczema?
Researchers have investigated whether excluding foods from the diet can help treat childhood eczema - and concluded there is little evidence of benefit. More
19/11/2008 - Warning over internet tanning drug
The public are warned not to buy an unlicensed tanning drug that is being sold illegally on the internet. More
08/10/2008 - Boost for honey treatment
There is good evidence that honey can improve healing times after burn wounds, researchers report today. More
03/10/2008 - Early introduction of fish cuts eczema rate in infants
Infants who eat fish in the first nine months of life seem to be protected against developing the allergic skin disease, eczema, researchers have reported. More
18/09/2008 - 'Safe' tan with UV impossible: study
People aged below 18 years should be banned from using indoor tanning beds, experts warned today. More
11/07/2008 - How eczema leads to asthma
Researchers have found an increased risk of asthma in later life among children with eczema - highlighting the benefits of identifying allergies early in life. More
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