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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.

May 26 2022

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The right moisturizer for children with eczema is the one that they like to use, study finds

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The Best Emollients for Eczema trial has found that no one type of moisturizer is better than another. This study highlights the importance of patient education and choice when deciding...

May 20 2022

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New breathable gas sensors may improve monitoring of health, environment

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Newly developed flexible, porous and highly sensitive nitrogen dioxide sensors that can be applied to skin and clothing have potential applications in health care, environmental health monitoring and military use,...

May 17 2022

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Electronic skin: Physicist develops multisensory hybrid material

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Recently developed ‘smart skin’ is very similar to human skin. It senses pressure, humidity and temperature simultaneously and produces electronic signals. More sensitive robots or more intelligent prostheses are thus...