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Cosmetic Dermatology 2023 conferences

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  Most patients like having access to dermatology clinic notes   The researchers found 78.0 percent of respondents reported previously reading dermatology clinic notes through the Patient Gateway portal, with 90.4 percent feeling positively or very positively about being able to read the notes and no respondents reporting negative sentiment about having access to dermatology notes. Patient-cited benefits included helping them understand their condition better (70.0 percent) and fostering increased involvement in their care (64.3 percent). Fewer patients reported improved skin self-care (29.6 percent) as a result of access. Cited concerns included not understanding certain terminologies (10.4 percent) and uninterpretable abbreviations (9.6 percent). Other consequences of access included five patients reporting decreased trust of their dermatologist and 18 respondents reporting contacting their dermatologist with questions after reading their notes. Qualitative respons...
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Single-Dose Rifapentine May Prevent Leprosy Spread In Household Contacts

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  Single-Dose Rifapentine May Prevent Leprosy Spread In Household Contacts
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6th International Dermatology and Cosmetology Congress

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  How can dermatology take action against climate change? Dermatologists to engage more meaningfully on key climate issues and to move beyond discussions of the skin-related impacts of climate change. Dermatologists are professionally charged with diagnosing, treating, researching, and mitigating the health harms from climate change but also must consider that healthcare is among the most carbon-intensive service sectors worldwide. They point out those significant reductions in carbon emissions are readily achieved in dermatology by increased use of telehealth services and virtual medical meetings and residency interviews. Also, dermatologists should prioritize funding for climate-health research to improve healthcare sustainability and decarbonize the profession.  
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Skin issues can be first sign of rheumatological illnesses

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Skin issues can be first sign of rheumatological illnesses Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments People should see their doctors if their skin lesions are painful or if they are combined with other symptoms, such as fever,  weight loss , diarrhea or joint swelling.  "If the lesions progressively get worse, patients should try to get in to see their doctor sooner for an evaluation," Photosensitivity can be an early symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or dermatomyositis, a rare disease that can cause muscle weakness and skin rashes. Direct sun or ultraviolet light exposure could damage the skin, they said. Sun exposure may produce rashes, including those that are located on the bridge of the nose and cheekbones in those with SLE. Some lesions might look like ringworm with rough, red patches. This can signal subacute cutaneous lupus. Damage, such as...
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The Biggest Skincare and Aesthetics Trends for 2023

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  The Biggest Skincare and Aesthetics Trends for 2023 Back then, skincare fads were really just made-up labels for the same thing. Glass skin, dolphin skin, jelly skin, and glazed donut skin are all terms that, in essence, refer to a complexion that is healthy, balanced, and even in tone. But in 2023, consumers will be wiser, more knowledgeable about the fundamentals, and expect more from cosmetic procedures, goods, and so-called "trends" in the aesthetics industry. As a result, businesses and experts have done the same. Products must do several tasks, and in-office treatments use a 360-degree, holistic strategy that takes into account diet, metabolism, and mental state.  
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What are skin diseases???

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  What are skin diseases? What are skin diseases? Your  skin  is the large organ that covers and protects your body. Your skin has many functions. It works to: Hold in fluid and prevent  dehydration . Help you feel sensations, such as temperature or pain. Keep out bacteria, viruses and other causes of infection. Stabilize your body temperature. Synthesize (create) vitamin D in response to sun exposure. Skin diseases include all conditions that clog, irritate or inflame your skin. Often, skin diseases cause  rashes  or other changes in your skin’s appearance.  
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What are the 7 layers of skin?

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  What are the 7 layers of skin? The Basal Cell Layer. The basal layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis, and contains small round cells called basal cells. The Squamous Cell Layer.  The Stratum Granulosum & the Stratum Lucidum. The Stratum Corneum. The Papillary Layer.  The Reticular Layer.
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