Severe form of psoriasis ups heart disease risk

January 18, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with severe forms of the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis are more likely to die of heart-related causes and stroke than those without the condition, new research shows.

Itchy skin can be psychologically stressful

December 29, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronically itchy skin can take not only a physical toll but a psychological one as well, a new study suggests.

Melanoma still diagnosed later in minorities

December 28, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Melanoma skin cancer is becoming more common among Hispanics and whites, a new study suggests.

Face looking old? Don't blame your genes

December 23, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Don't blame genes for aging facial skin. A new study of twins suggests you can blame those coarse wrinkles, brown or pink spots, and dilated blood vessels on too much time in the sun, smoking, and being overweight.

Experts uncover genes that may be linked to leprosy

December 17, 2009 — HONG KONG (Reuters) - Genes may explain why some people are more susceptible than others to leprosy, an extensive study in China published in the New England Journal of Medicine appears to have found.

Experts scan disease links with Chinese "gene map"

November 25, 2009 — HONG KONG (Reuters) - A large analysis of the genes of 8,200 ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences between inhabitants in northern China and southern China, and even between different Chinese dialect groups.

Texting helps people get sun-smart

November 17, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Texting people to remind them to wear sunscreen daily actually works, research shows.

Psoriatic arthritis common in people with psoriasis

November 5, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As many as 14 percent of people with psoriasis may also have psoriatic arthritis, research shows.

Skin cancer can be inherited, two new studies say

October 9, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Want to reduce your risk of skin cancer? Wear sun screen, of course. But two new studies suggest that choosing your relatives carefully could also be helpful.

Tanning may up skin cancer risk for palest kids

September 22, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Very light-skinned children who tan in the sun develop significantly more moles than their peers who stay pale in the sun, new research shows.

Teen tanning salon laws limit access, not exposure

September 21, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The good news on teens and indoor tanning: Most U.S. salons seem to be obeying state laws that require parents to consent to their teens' bronzing under the lights, according to a new study.

Is there really a skin cancer epidemic?

September 15, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Is melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer, on the rise, as is often reported? Maybe not, says a new study: The "melanoma epidemic" may simply represent a change in how doctors are diagnosing the disease.

Family history linked to acne in teens

September 3, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teenagers' odds of developing moderate to severe acne may depend largely on whether their parents had the problem, a new study suggests.

Dermatologists detect most skin cancers: study

August 17, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Roughly 56 percent of potentially deadly melanoma skin cancers are found not by patients but through full-body skin examinations conducted by a dermatologist, new research shows.

Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids: US FDA

August 4, 2009 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blockbuster prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions can increase the risk of potentially deadly cancer in children and teenagers, U.S. health regulators said on Tuesday in ordering stronger warnings on such medications.