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Mosaics of predisposition found to cause skin disease

Mosaics of predisposition found to cause skin disease

by Kobe UniversityTo develop porokeratosis, people need two damaged copies of the gene, "two hits." One they acquire either from their parents (left) or through epigenetic silencing early in

Mosaics of predisposition found to cause skin disease

by Kobe UniversityTo develop porokeratosis, people need two damaged copies of the gene, "two hits." One they acquire either from their parents (left) or through epigenetic silencing early in
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
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
Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study finds

Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, a major study presented today at the

Almost half of patients with skin disease suffer from sleep disturbances, global study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half (42%) of patients with skin disease experience sleep disturbances, a major study presented today at the
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
Nemolizumab improves symptoms in prurigo nodularis: Clinical trial

Nemolizumab improves symptoms in prurigo nodularis: Clinical trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab improves symptoms, according to a study published in the Oct. 26 issue of theNew England Journal of Medicine.S

Nemolizumab improves symptoms in prurigo nodularis: Clinical trial

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab improves symptoms, according to a study published in the Oct. 26 issue of theNew England Journal of Medicine.S
Lymphoid reaction observed in eczema patients receiving dupilumab

Lymphoid reaction observed in eczema patients receiving dupilumab

by Elana GotkineFor adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to

Lymphoid reaction observed in eczema patients receiving dupilumab

by Elana GotkineFor adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving dupilumab treatment, a reversible lymphoid reaction (LR) has been observed, which mimics cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), according to
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
Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study

Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyFrequencies of the answers to the question ‘When was the diagnosis confirmed?’ in patients with different skin diseases. Credit:Journal of the E

Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyFrequencies of the answers to the question ‘When was the diagnosis confirmed?’ in patients with different skin diseases. Credit:Journal of the E
New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

by Harvard Medical SchoolStaphylococcus aureus, in yellow, interacts with a human white blood cell. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseScientists at Harvard Medical Schoo

New clues into the head-scratching mystery of itch

by Harvard Medical SchoolStaphylococcus aureus, in yellow, interacts with a human white blood cell. Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseaseScientists at Harvard Medical Schoo
Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma

Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions

Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions
Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?

Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. Ho

Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. Ho