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Sep 11 2024

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Loss of skin’s pigment-producing cells could be related to basement membrane disruption

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A team has uncovered clues to the mechanism behind vitiligo, a skin pigmentation disorder said to have a worldwide incidence of 1-2%.

Sep 06 2024

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Skin fungus colonization accelerates breast cancer tumor growth

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A new study shows that skin fungus colonization of Malassezia globosa speeds up breast cancer tumor growth.

Sep 06 2024

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How fish guts might play a role in future skin care products

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There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin — also known as snail slime — which is used for its moisturizing...

Aug 22 2024

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Obese children are more likely to develop skin conditions related to the immune system

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Childhood obesity can contribute to the development of common immune-mediated skin diseases (IMSDs), such as alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, new research finds. Maintaining a healthy weight could potentially...

Aug 16 2024

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UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries

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The health benefits of sunshine could outweigh the risks for people living in places with limited sunlight, such as parts of the UK, a study suggests. Exposure to higher levels...

Aug 14 2024

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Clinical trial shows JAK inhibitor improves multiple autoimmune conditions in patients with Down syndrome

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An unprecedented study reveals strategy to decrease the burden of alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other autoimmune conditions.

Aug 13 2024

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Treating radiation wounds with aspirin hydrogels

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Radiation is a powerful tool for treating cancer, but prolonged exposure can damage the skin. Radiation-induced skin injuries are painful and increase a person’s chances of infection and long-term inflammation....

Aug 11 2024

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Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo care’ found to boost neurodevelopment in preemies

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Babies born very early had stronger neurodevelopmental performance at 1 year if they received more skin-to-skin care as newborns, a study found.

Aug 02 2024

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Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis

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A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way, according to researchers.

Aug 02 2024

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Keeping skin healthy: New method provides molecular portrait of sebum production

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Changes in gene expression in sebaceous glands have now been spatially mapped. The study documents at high resolution changes in gene expression in the course of sebum synthesis and identifies...