Category: Skin Health

FDA Warns Against Unapproved Skin Treatments

June 14th, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against unapproved treatments for the skin condition molluscum. No FDA Approval Molluscum is a skin infection caused by a virus. The infection looks like white, pink or flesh-colored bumps.… more »

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Researchers Find Promise in New Skin Cancer Vaccine

April 26th, 2023
The risk of recurrence of a deadly skin cancer was reduced by nearly half when patients were treated with a mRNA vaccine and the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, according to a new study. New Skin Cancer Vaccine has Potential The trial focused on a person… more »

Posted in Skin Cancer, Skin Health

New Ads Placed by Tobacco Companies Speak Out Against Smoking

December 6th, 2017
On the weekend of November 25th, new ads warning about the dangers of smoking hit newsstands and airwaves. Surprisingly, they were placed by major tobacco companies. New Ads Admit to Wrongdoing Under the orders of the federal courts, tobacco companies… more »

Posted in Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Quit Smoking, Oral Health, Skin Health

November is National Healthy Skin Month

November 1st, 2017
It’s time to take care of your skin! Take part in National Healthy Skin Month by doing your best to protect your skin. Steps to Protect Your Skin Your skin does more for you than you may realize. Healthy skin will keep you from getting sick or having… more »

Posted in Skin Health