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Jan 21 2025

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Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers

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People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for ‘leaky gut’, according to new research. These changes in the gut...

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.