Karl Marx suffered from a skin disease that can cause severe psychological effects such as self-loathing and alienation, according to a British dermatologist.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease of the apocrine sweat glands, found in the armpits and the groins.

Politicians trick-or-treat this Halloween (Thursday, November 01, 2007)

Remember when we decked our houses only for the Christmas season? Down the street is a home festooned in orange and black, and for a most chilling effect, I must admit, in my full-body cringe and creepy-crawly skin every time I drive by. How any voter can be so blindly loyal to the NDP is beyond me.
Also, Halloween season is well upon us. During this season, kids take to the streets for their second most important holiday of the year, their costumes, both as traditional as the old-fashioned ghost in a snowsuit or classic witch in a parka and as contemporary as Spider Man wearing a toque or Little Mermaid in ski pants, a bunny hug and a fleeced-lined windbreaker just in case.
Strange, isn't it, how Canada makes calendar concessions for other holidays, but not for Halloween? Our Thanksgiving is 46 days earlier than in the United States, historically recognizing that the bounty of harvest is that much earlier in northern climes.

Feeling Stressed?

Pending job cuts at the office. Back-to-back final exams. A messy divorce. An unexpected surgery. What do they all have in common? In a word -- stress. While everyone knows that stress can take a toll on a person physically and psychologically, it also can lead to dermatologic problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss.

Speaking today at the American Academy of Dermatology's Skin Academy (Academy), dermatologist Flor A. Mayoral, MD, FAAD, clinical instructor in the departments of dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla., discussed the most common outward signs of stress on the skin, hair and nails, and offered stress management tips to control these symptoms.

"In treating hundreds of patients over the years with skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, acne and psoriasis, I have seen firsthand how stress can aggravate the skin and trigger unexpected flare-ups that, in effect, create more stress for patients," said Dr.

Acne study using placebo on one side of face and therapy on other

Isolagen Inc. initiated a phase-III clinical program Thursday for its experimental treatment of moderate-to-severe acne scars.

Phase-III studies are typically the last step a company takes before seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

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Dermatologists Warn Fitness Enthusiasts: Don't Let Exercise-Related Skin Problems Outweigh The Benefits Of Physical ...

The changing of the season brings cooler weather, shorter days and more people heading to health clubs for a healthy dose of indoor exercise. While experts agree that exercise is one of the most beneficial activities a person can do to improve one's overall health, dermatologists want gym goers to be aware of the hidden dangers of exercise -- bothersome skin conditions that can be painful and inhibit further physical activity if left untreated.

Speaking today at the American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) Skin Academy, dermatologist Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati and director of dermatology at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, both in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussed the most common skin conditions to which people who engage in regular indoor exercise are susceptible and how to treat them.

Taking Care Of Your Skin Starts From Within

The old adage "you are what you eat" not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, our skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive effect on our heart and other major organs. In fact, new research suggests that eating foods rich in protein and certain vitamins and minerals might provide valuable anti-aging effects.

Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's Skin Academy (Academy), dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York, N.Y., and clinical assistant professor of dermatology and associate faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa., discussed the importance of eating nutritious foods for optimal skin health and how foods can aggravate common medical skin conditions.

Mara Gordon | Apologizing for past wrongs

Back in 1964, a man named Edward Anthony's life changed forever.

He was in jail at the time for dealing marijuana; only a 23-month sentence.

While behind bars, Anthony enrolled in a clinical trial for a Penn dermatologist named Albert Kligman, a giant in his field who made millions developing the popular acne drug Retin-A. Anthony and fellow inmates enrolled in the trial to make a few extra bucks, to help ward off the sexual predators and drug dealers that roamed the halls at Holmesburg.

Being in that study was the worst decision he ever made, Anthony told me this week. Penn doctors put him through tests that burned him and caused him unbearable pain. Anthony and most of his fellow inmates were functionally illiterate, unable to understand the informed-consent form that doctors hastily had him sign.

Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (``NASDAQ'') (NasdaqGS:NDAQ - News) announced today the results of the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index(r) (Nasdaq:NBI), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, November 19, 2007.

The re-ranking will result in 8 securities being added to the Index. All securities are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) as either biotechnology or pharmaceutical. The securities that meet the classification criteria then must meet other Index eligibility criteria including listing on the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ Global Select Market and meeting minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume and seasoning as a public company. The Index is ranked on a semi-annual basis in May and November.