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Filaggrin loss-of-function mutation R501X and 2282del4 carrier status is associated with fissured skin on the hands: results from a cross-sectional population study : Dr. Thyssen

Filaggrin loss-of-function mutation R501X and 2282del4 carrier status is associated with fissured skin on the hands: results from a cross-sectional population study Author Interview: Dr. Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen MD PhD What are the main findings of the study? We show that common loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene affecting 8-10% of Northern Europeans are associated with fissured [...]

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by on January 25, 2012  •  Permalink
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Dermatologist Offers Wintertime Skin Care Tips

Newswise 10-28-2011 Winter time woes extend beyond cold temperatures and sometimes gloomy weather. Your skin can react to the constant temperature changes as you move indoor to outdoor for daily living activities. Rita Pichardo-Geisinger, M.D., of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center dermatology department, is part of an internationally renowned team of clinicians who provide [...]

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by on November 1, 2011  •  Permalink
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AmLactin® Moisturizing Body Lotion

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to pull your favorite sun dresses and tank tops out of hibernation. There’s just one problem – while your spirit may be ready for the warm weather, your skin is likely still dry and flaky from [...]

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by on June 12, 2011  •  Permalink
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