Dermatology
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Consumer Reports: Sunscreen SPF claims largely inaccurate
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Food allergy overdiagnosed with IgE tests
Major finding: Food allergy testing identified a new allergen in 5% of 184 patients in whom testing was not warranted and in 42% of 90 patients in...
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Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel halves acne lesion counts in 1 month
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Hemangeol approved for treatment of infantile hemangioma
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Childhood atopic dermatitis persists into adolescence and beyond
Major finding: At every age studied (2-26 years), more than 80% of participants had experienced symptoms of atopic dermatitis or had used atopic...
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Challenge-test physical urticaria patients to verify triggers
Major finding: 26% of patients diagnosed with a physical urticaria and referred to NIH by their allergist or dermatologist did not develop hives...