Acne drug Roaccutane may disrupt serotonin production (News-Medical-Net)
New research has found that a drug used to treat severe forms of acne reduces the availability of the chemical serotonin, low levels of which have been linked to aggression and clinical depression....more...Acne drug 'linked to depression and suicide' (The Scotsman)
A DRUG to tackle acne taken by thousands of British teenagers and adults could have the side effect of making them depressed and at risk of suicide, according to new research....more... Acne drug Roaccutane 'increases risk of aggression and depression' (Daily Mail)
An acne drug could be making teenagers stroppier than ever, scientists claimed today. British researchers found a treatment for the severe form of the skin condition reduced serotonin, the 'feel good' chemical in the brain ...more... Acne drug Roaccutane 'increases risk of aggression and depression' (Evening Standard)
An acne drug could be making teenagers stroppier than ever, scientists claimed today....more... Research reveals mechanism for acne drug link to depression (People's Daily)
New research has found that a drug used to treat severe forms of acne reduces the availability of the chemical serotonin, low levels of which have been linked to aggression and clinical depression. In a study published on Monday in ......more... Acne drug could make teens 'moody' (Channel 4)
Acne drugs could be making teenagers stroppier than ever, scientists have claimed. Research at the University of Bath found a treatment for severe forms of the skin condition reduced the availability of serotonin, increasing the risk of aggression and clinical depression....more... Dermatologists Warn Fitness Enthusiasts: Watch For Exercise-Related Skin Problems (Science Daily)
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 ......more... Patients Seek Better Results in Nonsurgical Cosmetic Treatments (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Physicians attending the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Chicago were invited to a Hot Topics session on the latest advances in plasma skin regeneration. Co-moderated by Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, and Christopher Zachary, MD, the session focused on new studies, expanded protocols, treatment of acne scars, skin tightening -- especially around the eyes -- and delivering CO2-like results ......more... At-risk youths get skin care ideas (Pasadena Star-News)
PASADENA - Colin Hurren is doing his part to sharpen the appearance and raise the spirits of local at-risk youth - and he's going straight to the source....more... |