Skincare

Jan 10 2023

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Fewer cases of melanoma among people taking vitamin D supplements

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Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds. People taking vitamin D supplements regularly also had a considerably...

Jan 07 2023

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Scars mended using transplanted hair follicles

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Researchers have found that hair follicle transplants can promote scar rejuvenation by altering their architecture and genetic makeup.

Jan 05 2023

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Common fatty acid contributes to temperature and pain sensitivity in psoriasis plaques

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A common fatty acid found in the Western diet breaks down into compounds that contribute to increased temperature and pain — but not itch — sensitivity in psoriatic lesions.

Dec 19 2022

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Immune surprise: Recently evolved alarm molecule drives inflammation

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Scientists have made an important breakthrough in understanding how inflammation is regulated. They have just discovered that a key immune alarm protein previously believed to calm down the immune response...

Dec 12 2022

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New treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis shows promising long-term results

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Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who participated in a clinical trial of rocatinlimab — a novel, patient-tailored monoclonal antibody therapy — showed promising results both while taking the...

Dec 12 2022

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Atopic dermatitis in dogs linked to certain parts of the genome

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Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked...

Nov 03 2022

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Researchers studying new way to heal diabetic wounds by activating ‘hidden’ mechanism in the body

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Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are looking for ways to heal wounds by using a healing protein that is active in fetuses, but largely inactive in adults and...

Nov 03 2022

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Control hub for skin inflammation discovered

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Inflammatory reactions in the skin can reduce damage from UV radiation or infections, but can also result in painful symptoms such as sunburn. A recent study has now identified a...

Oct 29 2022

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New tech aims to reduce racial disparities in blood measurements

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Researchers have published findings that illustrate how a new device measures hemoglobin more accurately in individuals with darker skin pigmentations.

Oct 28 2022

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Why some people are mosquito magnets

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The female mosquito will hunt down any human, but some of us get bitten far more than others. The answer why may be hidden in our skin.