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Psoriasis Linked To Higher Depression, Anxiety And Suicidal Feelings Risk

Editor’s ChoiceMain Category: Eczema / Psoriasis
Also Included In: Dermatology;  Depression;  Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 16 Aug 2010 – 13:00 PDT

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Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing depression or anxiety, and having suicidal feelings, says a report published [...]

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2010 08 16 Skin Care News Comments Off

No Training Required For Laser Hair Removal

Canada needs minimum training standards for laser hair removal operators, as currently anyone, trained or not, can legally operate a laser machine for hair removal in Canada, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). In Canada, no license is required to operate a laser hair removal machine and training is usually provided by [...]

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2010 04 13 Skin Care News Comments Off

Heparin Can Cause Skin Lesions

Heparin, a commonly used anticoagulant, can cause skin lesions, reports a study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/cmaj081729.pdf in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Skin lesions caused by heparin may indicate the presence of a life-threatening decrease in the number of platelets, a condition called “heparin-induced thrombocytopenia” or, in most cases, a self-limiting, allergic skin reaction.

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2009 09 29 Skin Care News Comments Off