What is dandruff and how is it treated?

by Dennis ThompsonDandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person's scalp to flake and itch.But while it might be an annoying and unattract

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

What is dandruff and how is it treated?

by Dennis ThompsonDandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person's scalp to flake and itch.But while it might be an annoying and unattract

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Updated on: December 30,2023 15

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Updated on:December 30,2023 15

New guidelines released for practitioners treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based

Updated on: December 30,2023 20

New guidelines released for practitioners treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo new practice parameters from the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters (JTFPP) offer evidence-based

Updated on:December 30,2023 20

2014 to 2021 saw increase in HIV testing, PrEP in transgender persons

by Elana GotkineFrom 2014 to 2021, there was an increase in the number of transgender persons with an HIV test and who received preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study published online De

Updated on: December 30,2023 14

2014 to 2021 saw increase in HIV testing, PrEP in transgender persons

by Elana GotkineFrom 2014 to 2021, there was an increase in the number of transgender persons with an HIV test and who received preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study published online De

Updated on:December 30,2023 14

Gut-skin connection is key factor in atopic dermatitis, research review shows

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPScientists believe the rising incidence of atopic dermatitis could be linked to alterations in gut microbiome composition, diet and lifestyle. Credit: James Heilman/Wikimed

Updated on: December 30,2023 20

Gut-skin connection is key factor in atopic dermatitis, research review shows

by Julia Moióli,FAPESPScientists believe the rising incidence of atopic dermatitis could be linked to alterations in gut microbiome composition, diet and lifestyle. Credit: James Heilman/Wikimed

Updated on:December 30,2023 20

What's the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens? And which one should you choose?

by Yousuf Mohammed and Khanh Phan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSun exposure canaccelerate aging,causeskin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, me

Updated on: December 28,2023 8

What's the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens? And which one should you choose?

by Yousuf Mohammed and Khanh Phan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSun exposure canaccelerate aging,causeskin burns, erythema (a skin reaction), skin cancer, me

Updated on:December 28,2023 8

Biomedical STI prevention evidence may be inadequate for cisgender women

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesScanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea. Captured by the Research Technologies Branch at

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Biomedical STI prevention evidence may be inadequate for cisgender women

byNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesScanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which causes gonorrhea. Captured by the Research Technologies Branch at

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Risk for vitiligo increased for transplant recipients

by Elana GotkineTransplant recipients, especially those receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), have an increased risk for vitiligo, according to a brief report published online Dec. 13 i

Updated on: December 26,2023 5

Risk for vitiligo increased for transplant recipients

by Elana GotkineTransplant recipients, especially those receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), have an increased risk for vitiligo, according to a brief report published online Dec. 13 i

Updated on:December 26,2023 5

Classification system for reporting on skin biopsies of melanocytic lesions

byUniversity of California, Los Angeles\Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn expert panel has revised the Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis schema (MPATH-Dx), a c

Updated on: December 25,2023 9

Classification system for reporting on skin biopsies of melanocytic lesions

byUniversity of California, Los Angeles\Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn expert panel has revised the Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis schema (MPATH-Dx), a c

Updated on:December 25,2023 9

Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss: What Causes Both Symptoms?

Plus, what helps?ByHeather JonesUpdated on December 05, 2023Medically reviewed byWilliam Truswell, MDAlopecia(hair loss) is caused by a disruption in the body's

Updated on: December 20,2023 24

Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss: What Causes Both Symptoms?

Plus, what helps?ByHeather JonesUpdated on December 05, 2023Medically reviewed byWilliam Truswell, MDAlopecia(hair loss) is caused by a disruption in the body's

Updated on:December 20,2023 24

How to Prevent or Slow Down Continued Hair Loss

ByMark GurarieUpdated on December 18, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDWhether caused by genetics, chemotherapy, weight loss surgery, stress, or something else, hair loss

Updated on: December 20,2023 16

How to Prevent or Slow Down Continued Hair Loss

ByMark GurarieUpdated on December 18, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDWhether caused by genetics, chemotherapy, weight loss surgery, stress, or something else, hair loss

Updated on:December 20,2023 16

15 Different Ways to Take on Hair Regrowth

How quickly hair grows back—if at all—depends on the causeByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 25, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDHair lossof about 50–100 hairs dai

Updated on: December 20,2023 24

15 Different Ways to Take on Hair Regrowth

How quickly hair grows back—if at all—depends on the causeByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 25, 2023Medically reviewed bySusan Bard, MDHair lossof about 50–100 hairs dai

Updated on:December 20,2023 24