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Novel Agents for Intractable Itch
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There exists a multitude of medical conditions that cause intractable itch, or pruritus. The successful management of this symptom depends explicitly on establishing the underlying cause.
Skin Therapy Letter
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Lipodystrophy Due to Steroids More Common Among Overweight Women
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The overall incidence of induced lipodystrophy -- a "cushingoid" appearance -- is 69% after 1 year of treatment with high-dose corticosteroids, but the risk is even higher for young overweight women, physicians in France report. Reuters Health Information
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