Skincare

Dec 02 2023

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Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

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Researchers discovered distinct mechanisms controlling different types of immune cells, and found that, by precisely targeting these mechanisms, they could selectively eliminate ‘problematic cells’ and reshape the skin’s immune landscape.

Dec 01 2023

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Early body contact develops premature babies’ social skills

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Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child’s social skills. The study also shows that fathers may play a...

Nov 30 2023

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Researchers identify cell signaling pathway controlling melanoma cell metastasis to the brain

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Researchers have been working to better understand what drives melanoma brain metastasis. They now report on the identification of a cell signaling pathway that regulates the metastatic spread of melanoma...

Nov 24 2023

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New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

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Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in...

Nov 18 2023

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Discovery of hemoglobin in the epidermis sheds new light on our skin’s protective properties

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Researchers have shown for the first time that hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells where it binds oxygen, is also present in the epidermis, our skin’s outermost body...

Nov 16 2023

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Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin

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Scientists have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an...

Nov 08 2023

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Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests

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Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary.

Nov 07 2023

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‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns

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In a new study, scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These...

Oct 30 2023

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Hidden way for us to feel touch

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Researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch.

Oct 30 2023

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The sunscreen paradox: Researchers warn of ‘false sense of security’

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Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox.