New Melanoma Vaccine Looks Promising

According to an article posted in Dermatology Daily, from the American Academy of Dermatology, reports that a new vaccine from Amgen called TVEC, which harnesses the power of a patient’s own immune system, appears to have some effect in controlling melanoma on a...

Psoriasis Linked to Diabetes

“Psoriasis may be a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a new study suggests,” according to a recent article in the Dermatology Times eNews. “A research team headed by Rahat S. Azfar, M.D., of the University of...

Mercury in Over the Counter Products

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the FDA has recently pulled several over the counter products from the market.  The AAD reports, “Consumers should avoid skin lighteners, ‘anti-aging’ creams, and other cosmetics that may contain...