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Study examines role of the gene TRPV4 in regulating perspiration in mice

Study examines role of the gene TRPV4 in regulating perspiration in mice

by National Institute for Physiological SciencesRepresentative TRPV4 staining in sweat glands from normohidrotic and anhidrotic skin from the same patient with acquired idiopathic generalized anhidros

Study examines role of the gene TRPV4 in regulating perspiration in mice

by National Institute for Physiological SciencesRepresentative TRPV4 staining in sweat glands from normohidrotic and anhidrotic skin from the same patient with acquired idiopathic generalized anhidros
Melanoma risk from biologic therapy remains uncertain

Melanoma risk from biologic therapy remains uncertain

(HealthDay)—Clinically important increases in melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy for common inflammatory diseases cannot be ruled out based on current evidence, according to a rev

Melanoma risk from biologic therapy remains uncertain

(HealthDay)—Clinically important increases in melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy for common inflammatory diseases cannot be ruled out based on current evidence, according to a rev
Do skin moisturizers help prevent eczema in infants?

Do skin moisturizers help prevent eczema in infants?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAtopic dermatitis (AD), also called atopic eczema, is the most common, chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disorder of the skin, and it affects 5–30% of children wor

Do skin moisturizers help prevent eczema in infants?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAtopic dermatitis (AD), also called atopic eczema, is the most common, chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disorder of the skin, and it affects 5–30% of children wor
AI tool could dramatically decrease diagnostic times for psoriatic arthritis patients

AI tool could dramatically decrease diagnostic times for psoriatic arthritis patients

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Israel have shown that a new machine-learning tool can speed up the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis

AI tool could dramatically decrease diagnostic times for psoriatic arthritis patients

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Israel have shown that a new machine-learning tool can speed up the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis
Research shows dupilumab effective in treatment of children with atopic dermatitis

Research shows dupilumab effective in treatment of children with atopic dermatitis

byNational Jewish HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe

Research shows dupilumab effective in treatment of children with atopic dermatitis

byNational Jewish HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe
Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant
Direct calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibition found to reduce acne, rosacea in patients with migraine

Direct calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibition found to reduce acne, rosacea in patients with migraine

by Elana GotkineFor patients experiencing migraine, direct calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibition with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is associated with reduced rates of acne and rosacea comp

Direct calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibition found to reduce acne, rosacea in patients with migraine

by Elana GotkineFor patients experiencing migraine, direct calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibition with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is associated with reduced rates of acne and rosacea comp
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
Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the
Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ