Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a ...

Now, six months into the NSW Pharmacy Dermatology Trial, pharmacists are now also appropriately trained to manage impetigo ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Cosmetic laser treatments use beams of laser light to destroy scar tissue and stimulate new skin cell growth. The goal of laser treatment for acne scars is to ...

If the patient has reported a history of steroid use, the first treatment step should be to discontinue the medication's use immediately. However, the patient should be aware that this may result ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

The health minister’s office says Ontario’s Health Care Connect program connects nearly 40,000 people each year with a ...

July 15, 2024 — Early exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research. Importantly the research team isolated a ... Jan. 15, 2025 ...

Sep. 19, 2023 — Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a 34 percent increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared with individuals who do not have the skin ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection and what part of your body it affects. Impetigo ...

Research on the effects of olive oil for eczema is mixed. Some studies suggest it may help relieve inflammation and pain, while others found that it may damage the skin barrier and worsen symptoms ...

Join us for a discussion on the prospects and challenges ahead for New Zealand and Japan in becoming “strategic partners for a secure and resilient future.” A conversation on the nature of translation ...