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Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

The sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord, according to a new study in mice.
Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema

A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.
Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.
Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study

A specialized kind of immune cell that patrols the skin of people infected with the herpes virus appears to prevent the outbreak of painful sores, a new study suggests.
Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines

Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.
Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment

Many Medicaid-insured children with eczema have limited access to dermatologists, a new study finds.
Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis: Study

For people who have suffered from cellulitis of the leg, a long course of low-dose penicillin prevents the painful infection from returning, British researchers report.
Ingredient in New MS Drug Linked to Serious Brain Disease

The active ingredient in a drug that's expected to become a popular treatment for multiple sclerosis has been linked to four European cases of a rare but sometimes fatal brain disease called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates, rather than from public places such as pools or communal showers.
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