Month: June 2022

Jun 30 2022

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Skin’s protective chains uncovered

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The skin’s top layer contains a diverse set of hundreds of lipid molecules called ceramides with varying chain lengths that play a vital role in its barrier function.

Jun 25 2022

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Females itch less than males

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The female hormone estradiol was found to suppress psoriasis in mice by regulating neutrophil and macrophage cells. The conditional knockout mice without the natural ovarian hormones estradiol showed symptoms of...

Jun 24 2022

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Scarless skin grafting using mussel adhesive protein

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A professor develops a bioadhesive based on the mussel adhesive protein for sutureless skin grafting. Skin regenerative effect maximized with controlled releases of dual drugs.

Jun 23 2022

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Scientists identify sensor underlying mechanical itch

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New finding could lead to better drug treatments for chronic itch conditions, like eczema.

Jun 22 2022

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Pacific whiting skin has anti-aging properties that prevent wrinkles, research suggests

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The gelatin in the skin of Pacific whiting, an abundant fish on the Pacific Coast of North America, may help prevent skin wrinkling caused by ultraviolet radiation, a new study...

Jun 15 2022

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A biological super glue from mistletoe berries?

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Researchers suggests that mistletoe viscin’s ultra-stiff flexible fibers, which adhere to both skin and cartilage as well as to various synthetic materials, could have a range of applications — both...

Jun 11 2022

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Higher rate of COVID-19 death before vaccination linked to certain common inflammatory immune conditions

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People with certain inflammatory immune conditions affecting the joints, bowel and skin, such as rheumatoid arthritis, may have been more at risk of dying or needing hospital care if they...

Jun 11 2022

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Human skin can be damaged by exposure to third-hand smoke and electronic cigarette spills

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A new study has found that dermal exposure to nicotine concentrations found in third-hand smoke and electronic cigarette spills may damage the skin.

Jun 08 2022

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Characteristics of stable Vitiligo skin disease

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A new study reveals the unique cell-to-cell communication networks that can perpetuate inflammation and prevent repigmentation in patients with vitiligo disease.