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Major Recessive Gene May Account for Vitiligo Susceptibility
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The results of a study conducted in a Romanian community suggest that a recessive gene plays a key role in determining susceptibility to vitiligo, but that non-genetic factors determine disease onset. Although the community is unique in having a very high rate of this skin disorder, the researchers believe that the findings could extend beyond this population. Reuters Health Information
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Diet and Acne: A Myth?
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Should we reconsider the role of diet in acne in the face of recent studies?
Medscape Dermatology
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Quinapril Fails to Prevent Vascular Damage in Scleroderma
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The long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor quinapril does not appear to prevent upper limb digital ulcers or other vascular manifestations in patients with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc), according to UK researchers. Reuters Health Information
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