How hair dye works (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, March 1, 2019 -- Whether you need a disguise to run from the law ...
Tag: Dermatology
No wires, more cuddles: Sensors are first to monitor babies in the NICU without wires
Soft, flexible sensors provide clinical-grade measurements, allow physical bonding between baby and parentCredit: Northwestern University EVANSTON, Ill. --- An interdisciplinary ...
Research suggests that medications for kidney transplants increase risk of skin cancer
Wednesday, 27 February 2019: A study led by researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has analysed the ...
World’s first skin atlas to see the light of day
Credit: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences The skin constitutes the barrier between the body and the ...
Dermal disruption: Amphibian skin bacteria is more diverse in cold, variable environments
Global survey of frog skin bacteria reveals microbiome rules of thumbCredit: Credit: Miguel Vences Amphibians are victims of lethal skin-disease ...
Pioneering study could offer protection to patients with rare genetic disease
Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to 10 times more sensitive to damage from ...
Mayo Clinic researchers review modern cases of leprosy
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Leprosy has a history that has spanned centuries and societies across the globe. Yet, it continues to ...
Salt could be a key factor in allergic immune reactions
Atopic dermatitis: Elevated salt concentrations in affected skin Salt apparently affects allergic immune reactions. A team working with Prof. Christina ...
The science behind big '80s hairstyles (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2019 -- The '80s was a decade full of neon leg warmers, ...
UCI-led study reveals how blood cells help wounds heal scar-free
Insights into the diversity of wound fibroblastsCredit: UCI Irvine, Calif., Feb. 08, 2019 -- New insights on circumventing a key ...
How fibrosis develops in butterfly syndrome patients
Jefferson researchers discover potential therapy for major disease symptom PHILADELPHIA - Children with a grave skin disorder known as butterfly ...
Impact of acne relapses on quality of life and productivity
In a study of teenagers and adults suffering from acne who consulted their dermatologist, the acne relapse rate was 44 ...
Psoriasis medication may improve heart disease in patients with the skin condition
Biologic drugs improved coronary artery plaque in one year Sophia Antipolis, 5 February 2019: Anti-inflammatory biologic* drugs used to treat ...
Structure of virus that infects bacteria in hot springs is revealed
Discovery by Rutgers and other scientists could enhance targeted drug deliveryCredit: RCSB PDB: 2xvr Scientists have revealed the structure of ...
Research shows hidden fire risk of emollients
Results of Anglia Ruskin study are published in the Fire Safety JournalCredit: Anglia Ruskin University New research carried out by ...
Researchers determine seasonal risk threshold for patients with folate deficiency
Researchers from the University of Malaga (UMA) evidence that levels of this vitamin in the body decrease in those months ...
Researchers discover method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma
New study provides novel insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of NRAS mutant melanoma (Boston)--Melanoma is the deadliest form of ...
Artificial skin could give superhuman perception
Iron oxide nanoparticles in silicone show promise as a skin replacement material A new type of sensor could lead to ...
Study: Keloids linked to early onset and late stage breast cancer
DETROIT - Findings from a new study conducted by researchers at Henry Ford Health System suggest a link between keloids ...
3D human epidermal equivalent created using math
Credit: Kumamoto J. et al., Scientific Reports, December 20, 2018 Scientists have successfully constructed a three-dimensional human epidermis based on ...
