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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.

Oct 27 2023

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Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells

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Genetic analysis of psoriasis shows somatic mutations are not linked to the development or the spread of the condition.

Oct 23 2023

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BNP peptide a culprit in eczema

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Researchers have pinpointed a particular peptide’s role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the condition.

Oct 21 2023

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NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster

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A team of researchers has engineered an innovative magnetic wound-healing gel that promises to heal diabetic wounds three times faster, reduce the rates of recurrence, and in turn, lower the incidents...