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Jan 19 2025

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Textbooks need to be rewritten: RNA, not DNA, is the main cause of acute sunburn

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Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule, plays a major role in triggering acute sunburn reactions.

Jan 16 2025

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Painful skin when tapering cortisone cream

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Painful skin and trouble sleeping are among the problems reported when tapering cortisone cream for atopic eczema, according to a new study. Many users consider the problems to be caused...

Jan 03 2025

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Cancer-preventing topical immunotherapy trains the immune system to fight pre-cancers

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A new study uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous cell carcinoma, with benefits lasting five years after treatment. This therapy is the first to activate specific components of the...

Jan 03 2025

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Study traces Ebola’s route to the skin surface

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Researchers have traced a cellular route Ebola virus (EBOV) uses to traverse the inner and outer layers of skin and emerge onto the skin’s surface. The study identifies new cell...

Dec 21 2024

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This prototype sunscreen protects your skin and cools you off, too

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Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation but doesn’t cool people off. However, a new formula protects against both UV light and...

Dec 20 2024

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Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters

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Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections from intravenous catheters and...

Dec 13 2024

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Feeling itchy? Study suggests novel way to treat inflammatory skin conditions

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A new approach to treat rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions could be on the horizon, according to a new study.

Nov 26 2024

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Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products

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Researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and high-performance personal skincare products (PSCPs). This protein-based material, named Q5, could transform the rheological — or...

Nov 23 2024

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Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer

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Researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer.

Nov 22 2024

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Study uncovers potential new target for treatment of chronic, debilitating skin disease

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an immune disease that affects up to 4% of the global population and causes painful, recurring skin lesions and inflammation, primarily in the folds of the...