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

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

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

Updated on: March 20,2024

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

Updated on:March 20,2024

Prevalence of skin cancer varies for sexual minority, heterosexual adults

by Elana GotkineWith respect to their lifetime prevalence of skin cancer, sexual minority (SM) adults differ across racial and ethnic groups and among males and females, according to a study published

Updated on: July 23,2024

Prevalence of skin cancer varies for sexual minority, heterosexual adults

by Elana GotkineWith respect to their lifetime prevalence of skin cancer, sexual minority (SM) adults differ across racial and ethnic groups and among males and females, according to a study published

Updated on:July 23,2024

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

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

Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesA schematic overview highlighting the critical role of GRN in promoting inflammatory responses in TREM2 macrophages and IL-13RA1 in modulating the expressi

Updated on: September 25,2024

Researchers identify cellular pathways whose dysregulation leads to acne lesions

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesA schematic overview highlighting the critical role of GRN in promoting inflammatory responses in TREM2 macrophages and IL-13RA1 in modulating the expressi

Updated on:September 25,2024

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The

Updated on: September 07,2024

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The

Updated on:September 07,2024

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs may decrease fibrosis in butterfly disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityMatrix detachment recapitulates fibrotic phenotypes through the TGFβ pathway. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4432

Updated on: July 31,2024

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs may decrease fibrosis in butterfly disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityMatrix detachment recapitulates fibrotic phenotypes through the TGFβ pathway. Credit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4432

Updated on:July 31,2024

Hair regrowth continues to improve at 76 weeks with baricitinib for severe alopecia

by Tina BrownContinuous treatment with Eli Lilly's baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according t

Updated on: April 30,2024

Hair regrowth continues to improve at 76 weeks with baricitinib for severe alopecia

by Tina BrownContinuous treatment with Eli Lilly's baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according t

Updated on:April 30,2024

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

Updated on: June 26,2024

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

Updated on:June 26,2024

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (

Updated on: November 06,2024

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (

Updated on:November 06,2024

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

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

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t

Updated on: May 30,2024

Adhesive hydrogel coating prevents scarring around medical implants, prolongs lifespan of such devices

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response t

Updated on:May 30,2024