Increased depression, suicidal thoughts and stress are reported in patients with chronically itchy skin
A new multicenter European study that assessed the burden of itch on dermatological patients' psychological wellbeing is reported in the ...
Tag: Dermatology
‘Flamenco dancing’ molecule could lead to better-protecting sunscreen
Credit: created by Dr Michael Horbury Molecule that protects plants from overexposure to light repurposed as a UV filter for ...
Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain
Skin expresses its own photoreceptors using a previously mysterious member of the opsin gene family, neuroposinCredit: Alice Gray Squids, octopuses, ...
Skin cancer above the neck more likely to spread, research shows
Credit: EADV (MADRID, 11 October, 2019) New results from a descriptive, 6-month clinical study suggest that malignant melanoma (MM) that ...
Novel strategy using microRNA biomarkers can distinguish melanomas from nevi
Scientists report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology about a new highly reliable approach for overcoming the challenges of diagnosing ...
Smoothing wrinkles in mice — without needles
Credit: Adapted from ACS Nano 2019, DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b0438 In the quest for a more youthful appearance, many people slather ointments ...
Needle-free flu vaccine patch effective in early study
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a ...
Anti-aging startup launched based on breakthrough UAB research
Credit: UAB News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Together, hair loss prevention and anti-aging skincare represent a more than $11 billion market. ...
Signals from skin cells control fat cell specialization
Credit: Kobe University When cells change to a more specialized type, we call this process cellular differentiation. Scientists have revealed ...
Time heals all wounds, but this adhesive can help
Bioinspired wound dressing contracts in response to body heat to speed healing Cuts, scrapes, blisters, burns, splinters, and punctures - ...
Cracks in the skin of eczema patients promote allergic diseases
Protecting and moisturizing the skin may help prevent food allergies, asthma and hay feverCredit: National Jewish Health Infants who develop ...
Pregnancies persist among women taking acne medication known to cause birth defects
Despite special restricted distribution program, study reports several hundred pregnancies per year among women taking isotretinoin Isotretinoin (also known by ...
National Psoriasis Foundation awards $2.8 million in research grants and fellowships
National Psoriasis Foundation Awards $2.8 Million in Research Grants and Fellowships Portland, Ore. (July 12, 2019)--The National Psoriasis Foundation, NPF, ...
New data on ctDNA as a biomarker for detecting cancer progression presented at ASCO
HERCULES, Calif. - July 11, 2019 - Scientists presented more than 30 abstracts featuring Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology ...