Management of autoimmune associated alopecia areata.

April 30, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Authors: McKillop J Alopecia areata or hair loss occurs in one in 1000 people. If medical reasons for the hair loss are ruled out, opinion and hypothesis point towards autoimmunity and stress as possible causes

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Key questions on eye infections and gland problems (1.5 CPD hours)

April 13, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Ophthalmologist Dr Scott Fraser answers questions from Dr Sonia Barros D’Sa on blepharitis, ingrowing eyelashes, sticky eyes in children and dry eyes in the elderly (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm’s medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.

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Key questions on eye infections and gland problems (1.5 CPD hours)

Key questions on eye infections and gland problems

April 13, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Ophthalmologist Dr Scott Fraser answers questions from Dr Sonia Barros D’Sa on blepharitis, ingrowing eyelashes, sticky eyes in children and dry eyes in the elderly (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)

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Key questions on eye infections and gland problems

What Is Blepharitis? What Causes Blepharitis?

April 12, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Blepharitis is inflammation usually involving the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow – the eyelid margins. The eyes can eventually become red, irritated and itchy, with dandruff-like crusts appearing on the eyelashes. Blepharitis occurs when the small oil glands near the base of the eyelashes don’t work properly, either because of a bacterial infection or some complication of a skin condition, such as seborrheic dermatitis (seborrheic dermatitis that affects the scalp is called dandruff)..

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Safety, Effectiveness, and Subjective Experience with Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% for Eyelash Growth

April 1, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Ocularly applied bimatoprost 0.03% is associated with increased eyelash growth.

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Safety, Effectiveness, and Subjective Experience with Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% for Eyelash Growth

Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth

April 1, 2010 · Posted in Daily Health News · Comment 

Many women desire prominent eyelashes. In December 2008, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% was approved for the treatment of hypotrichosis of the eyelashes in the United States. To review eyelash physiology and the proposed mechanisms by which the topical pros-tamide product bimatoprost enhances eyelash growth

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Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth