Overuse of antifungal skin meds could be driving drug-resistant disease

by Ernie MundellU.S. doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows

Updated on: April 02,2024 12

Overuse of antifungal skin meds could be driving drug-resistant disease

by Ernie MundellU.S. doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows

Updated on:April 02,2024 12

Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study

by Higher Education PressCredit: Lingyu Gao, Qianjin LuThe central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product p

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study

by Higher Education PressCredit: Lingyu Gao, Qianjin LuThe central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product p

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseases

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA scoring system has been developed to help distinguish between two diseases. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYour skin becomes red and spots filled with pus

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseases

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA scoring system has been developed to help distinguish between two diseases. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYour skin becomes red and spots filled with pus

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

by Elana GotkineTreatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with intravenous ertapenem is associated with improvement in clinical and inflammatory markers, according to a study published online Feb. 19

Updated on: March 21,2024 17

Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

by Elana GotkineTreatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with intravenous ertapenem is associated with improvement in clinical and inflammatory markers, according to a study published online Feb. 19

Updated on:March 21,2024 17

Researchers reveal Cutibacterium acnes as a potential cause of lichen striatus hypopigmentation

by Pusan National UniversityThis study uncovers significant associations between Cutibacterium acnes and hypopigmentation in patients with lichen striatus, potentially paving the way for targeted trea

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Researchers reveal Cutibacterium acnes as a potential cause of lichen striatus hypopigmentation

by Pusan National UniversityThis study uncovers significant associations between Cutibacterium acnes and hypopigmentation in patients with lichen striatus, potentially paving the way for targeted trea

Updated on:March 20,2024 19

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on: March 20,2024 20

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Updated on:March 20,2024 20

Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according t

Updated on: March 20,2024 10

Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according t

Updated on:March 20,2024 10

How does climate change affect eczema?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards

Updated on: March 20,2024 14

How does climate change affect eczema?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards

Updated on:March 20,2024 14

Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

by Sue Benzuly, RNWe know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash."Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation i

Updated on: January 29,2024 7

Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

by Sue Benzuly, RNWe know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash."Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation i

Updated on:January 29,2024 7

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on: January 29,2024 6

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on:January 29,2024 6

Scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

by NIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteFibroblasts, shown in green, are cells that connect tissues and organs in the body and play an important role in healing wounds. Genomic variation i

Updated on: January 29,2024 10

Scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

by NIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteFibroblasts, shown in green, are cells that connect tissues and organs in the body and play an important role in healing wounds. Genomic variation i

Updated on:January 29,2024 10