Dermatologists

Dermatologists warn against ‘freckle removal’ pens after lockdown Zoom calls spark increase in sales

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Zoom calls during lockdown have sparked an increase in sales of ‘freckle removal pens’ which dermatologists warn could inadvertently lead to skin cancer.  The British Dermatologist Association is calling for the sale of pens which remove freckles, moles and skin tags at home to be banned.  The organisation is concerned that the beauty devices could … Read more

Dermatologists warn red spots, blisters and itchy wheals could be a sign of the killer coronavirus 

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Red spots on the hands, blisters on the torso and itchy wheals have been identified as possible signs of the coronavirus. Dermatologists have warned of five skin symptoms that may be a sign of the deadly infection after studying 375 patients in Spain. Experts were asked to identify patients who had an unexplained skin ‘eruption’ … Read more