Skincare

Jan 16 2021

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Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens

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New research indicates that allergens in the environment often are to blame for episodes of acute itch in eczema patients, and that the itching often doesn’t respond to antihistamines because...

Jan 16 2021

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Even skin shielded from the sun accumulates genomic DNA changes from UV light

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For the first time, scientists have measured the different types of genomic DNA changes that occur in skin cells, finding that mutations from ultraviolet (UV) light is especially common, but...

Jan 15 2021

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Toadlet peptide transforms into a deadly weapon against bacteria

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Researchers have discovered remarkable molecular properties of an antimicrobial peptide from the skin of the Australian toadlet. The discovery could inspire the development of novel synthetic drugs to combat bacterial...

Jan 13 2021

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Low fitness linked to higher psoriasis risk later in life

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Scientists have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who...

Jan 12 2021

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Discovery pinpoints new therapeutic target for atopic dermatitis

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Researchers have discovered a key mechanism underlying bacterial skin colonization in atopic dermatitis, which affects millions around the globe. By identifying a major mechanism through which Staphylococcus aureus binds to...

Jan 07 2021

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A better pen-and-ink system for drawing flexible circuits

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Conductive ink is a great tool for printing flexible electronic circuits on surfaces. But these inks can be costly, they do not work on some materials, and devices to apply...

Dec 22 2020

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How one pain suppresses the other

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When two painful stimuli act on us at the same time, we perceive one of them as less painful. This phenomenon is part of the body’s own pain control system....

Dec 21 2020

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Living environment affects the microbiota and health of both dogs and their owners

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In urban environments, allergic diseases are more common among dogs and their owners compared to those living in rural areas. Simultaneous allergic traits appear to be associated with the microbes...

Dec 17 2020

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Turning sweat against itself with a metal-free antiperspirant

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Body odor is an unpleasant smell, produced when bacteria living on the skin break down the proteins in sweat. To avoid stinking, some people apply antiperspirants that clog sweat ducts...

Dec 16 2020

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Data-driven discovery of biomarkers pave way for improved diagnosis of contact allergy

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With the help of algorithms, researchers have identified markers that can differentiate between irritant eczema and contact allergy, two skin reactions that look similar but require different treatment.