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Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto from Vienna, Austria informs about familial melanom in SPECTRUM DERMATOLOGIE

Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto informs about the possibility of a genetic testing of familial melanoma (i.e. individuals with increased risk of melanoma) in SPECTRUM DERMATOLOGIE (print media in German). Dr. Okamoto informs about familial melanoma Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto gives information about who is at increased risk and what can be done to avoid fatality. Univ. Prof.

Informations about urticaria by Dr. Okamoto

Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto is a Netdoktor Expert und informs online about skin diseases. The online portal netdoktor.at informs about diseases, health issues, therapy and diverse treatment options. Here, you will find medical and health related information. Dr. Okamoto informs about urticaria at Netdoktor.at Dr. Okamoto showed light on urticaria as a medical expert in dermatology at netdoktor.at. How does urticaria arise, and what

26.04.2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Information on urticaria by Dr. Okamoto

Urticaria or hives are skin colored to slightly red rashes with a characteristic appearance. They appear quickly and are often transient. However, some can endure for months. Dr. Okamoto informs about hives Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto informs as a medical expert for dermatology about urticaria/hives: typical symptomes causes and triggers treatment Dermatologist Dr. Okamoto in Vienna is also an medical expert on netdoktor.at (online, in German), and informs about urticaria/hives

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Information about atopic dermatitis or neurodermitis by Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto in Vienna

18Atopic dermatitis (also known as neurodermitis) is characterized by itching patches and plaques of the skin. Individual or singular Lesions are called eczema. It is an overreaction to external factors and tend to be chronic by nature. Dr. Okamoto informs about atopic dermatitis (neurodermitis) Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto informs as a medical expert for dermatologie about a common skin disease: Atopic dermatitis/Neurodermitis typical symptoms

Information around rosacea by Dr. Okamoto

Acne rosacea, or just simply rosacea, is a type of acne affecting adults commonly after adolescence. The course is typically divided in 3 phases with reddening, papules and pustules on the chin, cheeks and nose. Sometimes the conjunctiva of the eyes can be affected. These alterations are not only visible and therefore disturbing, they can also lead to

13.04.2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Dr. Okamoto informs about sun protection in the Sunday edition of ÖSTERREICH

Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto informs about proper sun protection in the Sunday edition of ÖSTERREICH (print media), received by more than 860.000 readers. Especially now after the long winter, the skin is not used to intense sun exposure and is sensible to the UV irradiation. Dr. Okamoto informs about sun protection in the Sunday edition of ÖSTERREICH Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto answered

24.03.2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

Age Spots (Lentigo)

Age spots or lentigos can be cosmetically annoying. However, they are also of medical relevance. Pigmentary abnormalities can be disturbing. Despite numerous treatment options offered even over the counter, these alterations require an inspection by a specialist. Melanomas are a common differential diagnosis of these spots. Dermatologist Dr. Ichiro Okamoto is a board certified dermatologist in Vienna (1080

23.02.2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Desensitization (allergen immunotherapy) for grass allergy by Dr. Okamoto in Vienna

For those with grass pollen allergy, this is the right time to prepare oneself for allergy season. Desensitization helps to reduce the symptoms such as conjunctivitis, rhinitis, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, including bronchial asthma. These symptoms should be taken seriously as pollen allergy can even lead to bronchitis and in the worst case even to an attack

Brimonidintartrat – new hope against acne rosacea?

Acne rosacea – or simply just „rosacea“ – is an „adult type“ of acne which can  sometimes be persistent. This year, a new treatment has been approved in Europe giving hope for many sufferers of rosacea. Is this treatment really new? What does it do? How safe is it? Dermatologist Dr. Okamoto informs about a new drug against acne rosacea Is this method really new? Even though the compound