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

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

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

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

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
Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

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

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

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

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
Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

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

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
Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

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

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
How does climate change affect eczema?

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

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
Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe
Expert advice for women with thinning hair

Expert advice for women with thinning hair

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThinning hair is common as we age. And while the signs might not be as obvious as in men, about 55% of women experience some hair lo

Expert advice for women with thinning hair

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThinning hair is common as we age. And while the signs might not be as obvious as in men, about 55% of women experience some hair lo
A more eco-friendly facial sheet mask that moisturizes, even though it's packaged dry

A more eco-friendly facial sheet mask that moisturizes, even though it's packaged dry

by American Chemical SocietyAbstract. The cosmetics industry has a worrying impact on the environment, including the plastics used in products and packaging and environmentally unfriendly additiv

A more eco-friendly facial sheet mask that moisturizes, even though it's packaged dry

by American Chemical SocietyAbstract. The cosmetics industry has a worrying impact on the environment, including the plastics used in products and packaging and environmentally unfriendly additiv
Study in mice finds keratin microsphere gel is a promising tool for hair growth

Study in mice finds keratin microsphere gel is a promising tool for hair growth

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:ACS Applied Bio Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00956Keratin microsphere gel, consisting of keratin-based microspheres that swel

Study in mice finds keratin microsphere gel is a promising tool for hair growth

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byUniversity of TsukubaCredit:ACS Applied Bio Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00956Keratin microsphere gel, consisting of keratin-based microspheres that swel
Stress rash: What is it and how to treat it

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

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