Congrès 2010

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting Miami, Florida, USA 5 – 9 March www.aad.org/meetings/annual/index.html Dermatology Update Singapore 15-16 May http://www.nsc.gov.sg/showcme.asp?id=72 Australasian College of Dermatologists 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting Darwin, Australia 16-19 May http://www.dermcoll.asn.au/public/meeting_and_conferences.asp European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Annual Meeting Gothenburg, Sweden 6 – 10 October www.eadvgothenburg2010.org Journées dermatologiques de Paris (JDP)…

Congrès

Crèmes anti-solaires (écrans solaires)

Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What are sunscreens used for? Excessive exposure to the ultraviolet, visible and infra-red radiation of the sun can cause sunburn, premature aging and wrinkling, brown pigmentation, hypersensitivity reactions to sunlight and skin cancer. Although your skin has its own natural defence mechanism, it’s not enough to prevent the…

Application topique, Crèmes-pommades-lotions à appliquer sur la peau

Prise de psoralènes (methoxsalen) par la bouche

Your doctor has prescribed methoxsalen for you. It is also known as meladinine. What is methoxsalen used for? Methoxsalen belongs to a group of medicines called psoralens. Methoxsalen increases your skin’s sensitivity to high intensity long wave ultraviolet light (UVA). It is used together with ultraviolet light in a treatment called PUVA to treat psoriasis…

Médicaments à prendre par la bouche, Voie orale

Psoralènes (médicaments photosensibilisants) en application locale (Methoxsalen) (zones équatoriales uniquement)

Your doctor has just prescribed a topical methoxsalen paint for you. It is also called meladinine. What is topical methoxsalen used for? Methoxsalen belongs to a group of medicines called psoralens. Topical methoxsalen is used on the skin to treat vitiligo or other skin problems as determined by your doctor. It increases the sensitivity of…

Application topique, Crèmes-pommades-lotions à appliquer sur la peau, Traitements dermatologiques

Isotrétinoïne par voie orale

Your doctor has prescribed oral isotretinoin for use. What is isotretinoin used for? Isotretinoin is used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other acne medicines. It reduces the oil gland activity and clears inflammation. How should I take isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is available in the form of capsules. Take this medicine as directed…

Médicaments à prendre par la bouche, Traitements dermatologiques, Voie orale