Skincare

Sep 27 2024

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A cure for psoriasis: Could a faulty iron hormone in the skin be the key?

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Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis — a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the...

Sep 25 2024

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Spinning artificial spider silk into next-generation medical materials

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It’s almost time to dust off the Halloween decorations and adorn the house with all manner of spooky things, including the classic polyester spider webs. Scientists have made their own...

Sep 20 2024

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The mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?

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A research team has successfully recreated the structure of wrinkles in biological tissue in vitro, uncovering the mechanisms behind their formation.

Sep 16 2024

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Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

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Using cutting-edge bioinformatics techniques for gene identification and sequencing, researchers are comprehensively mapping signaling pathway distributions in both normal and acne-affected skin.

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.