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Skin Disorders (June 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Newcomers to the Psoriasis Market Need Bold Approaches to Compete With Established Agents
Jun-27-2007

"Abbott and Centocor are taking bold steps in conducting head-to-head trials"

According to the new report entitled Brands & Strategies: Psoriasis, marketers of biologic agents have been reluctant to conduct trials directly comparing the efficacy of their agents with either conventional ...

Psoriasis Cure Now Launches DoctorPatient Communication Tools
Jun-18-2007
Psoriasis Cure Now a nonprofit patient advocacy group has unveiled two new web tools to help people with psoriasis improve their interactions with dermatologists and other physicians While most people report being very satisfied with their physicians many......
Long-Term Use of Psoriasis Drug Called Safe
Jun-20-2007

"Physicians would love to use the drug this way"

Patients who used the psoriasis drug Enbrel for more than a year had no more adverse effects than patients taking a placebo, a new study found.

Riquent Promising for Lupus Renal Disease
Jun-10-2007
Riquent (abetimus sodium) is a potentially effective and well-tolerated treatment for lupus renal disease, according to three studies presented at the 8th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. According to...
Dead Sea Salt Treatment Introduced for Psoriasis and Eczema Sufferers
Jun-10-2007
On May 14th, SeaOra Mineral Skin Care introduced two new Psoriasis and Eczema relief treatment packages with Dead Sea Salt at reduced prices. Dead Sea salt, body mud and creams have been proven to be effective at relieving Psoriasis when used in a four week regiment. (PRWeb May 21, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U2luZy1Db3VwLUxvdmUtRW1wdC1UaGlyLVplcm8=
Cosmetic and Makeup Allergy
Jun-10-2007
Contact dermatitis is an itchy, bumpy skin rash caused by contact with a variety of chemicals. The most well-known examples of contact dermatitis are poison ivy, oak and sumac. With...
Golf and an Evening Dinner show with Bill Medley to benefit Lupus International
Jun-10-2007
Spend the day golfing the lush greens of Newport Beach Country Club, then sing the night away with a dinner show starring Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer, Bill Medley. [PRWEB Jun 3, 2007]
What causes an itchy scalp?
Jun-10-2007
Dry, itchy scalps are commonly caused by dermatitis (contact or seborrheic), head lice, and psoriasis. Treatment is available!
Your Health: When you are in control
Jun-10-2007

Your Health: When you are in control Plaque psoriasis on the knees and lower limbs and on the trunk of a person.

Fire the Agency
Jun-10-2007
Personally I'm against all hereditary diseases, though I did attend a pro-Lupus rally in college....
Living with Lupus
Jun-09-2007

"You can live life with lupus. But there are changes and limitations."

Lupus Support Groups Tupelo I Care Lupus Support Group Next meeting: 6:30 p.m. June 21 Women First Resource Center, Tupelo Call Tori Nesbit at 322-6414 Currently on summer hiatus.

Lupus Support Group
Jun-09-2007

The Lupus Alliance of America, Northeastern New York Branch, has a Lupus Support Group that will meet on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at St.

Patients with psoriasis and type 2 diabetes at high risk of developing liver fibrosis
Jun-04-2007
June's issue of the Journal of Hepatology investigates the impact of diabetes mellitus type 2 on liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients
Aspreva lupus treatment fast-tracked by FDA
Jun-08-2007
Aspreva Pharmaceuticals has announced that the FDA has granted fast track designation for its CellCept experimental drug for the treatment of lupus nephritis.
New Survey Maps Emotional Toll of Rosacea as Severity Increases
Jun-09-2007

"Fortunately, through greater public awareness, more people are seeking medical attention before their rosacea becomes increasingly severe"

BARRINGTON, Illinois -- inflicts significant damage to quality of life and emotional well-being in direct proportion to its physical effects, according to a new patient survey conducted by the National ...

Riquent Promising for Lupus Renal Disease
Jun-01-2007

Riquent is a potentially effective and well-tolerated treatment for lupus renal disease, according to three studies presented at the 8th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Pathways Offered Comfort For Woman Battling Lupus
Jun-01-2007

"I never know when it could be taken from me again."

For a decade, Patti Bowman's battle against lupus kept her bedridden - but not without hope and support.