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HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

by Bruno Geoffroy, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to

HIV: Thwarting a protein in the hope of a better quality of life

by Bruno Geoffroy, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to
Expert offers tips to control excessive sweating

Expert offers tips to control excessive sweating

by Ernie MundellSweating in the heat, while exercising or when under stress is natural and expected.But if you find yourself excessively sweating in the absence of those conditions, you might have a c

Expert offers tips to control excessive sweating

by Ernie MundellSweating in the heat, while exercising or when under stress is natural and expected.But if you find yourself excessively sweating in the absence of those conditions, you might have a c
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
New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

by ElsevierPASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit:Journal of Investigative DermatologyIn the largest study to date exploring the relationship betwe
Overuse of antifungal skin meds could be driving drug-resistant disease

Overuse of antifungal skin meds could be driving drug-resistant disease

by Ernie MundellU.S. doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows

Overuse of antifungal skin meds could be driving drug-resistant disease

by Ernie MundellU.S. doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows
Scientists unearth potential new target for treating debilitating skin disease

Scientists unearth potential new target for treating debilitating skin disease

by Trinity College DublinRelative proportions of immune cell populations in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) lesional vs. healthy control skin. Cells isolated from the skin of healthy controls (Con;

Scientists unearth potential new target for treating debilitating skin disease

by Trinity College DublinRelative proportions of immune cell populations in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) lesional vs. healthy control skin. Cells isolated from the skin of healthy controls (Con;
Uncovering the emotional scars: Study reveals significant stigma associated with female adult acne

Uncovering the emotional scars: Study reveals significant stigma associated with female adult acne

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that acne significantly influences how individuals are perceived in social settings. Faces with

Uncovering the emotional scars: Study reveals significant stigma associated with female adult acne

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that acne significantly influences how individuals are perceived in social settings. Faces with
Tapinarof cream safe, effective for plaque psoriasis in intertriginous areas

Tapinarof cream safe, effective for plaque psoriasis in intertriginous areas

by Lori SolomonVtama (tapinarof) cream is efficacious, safe, and well tolerated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in sensitive intertriginous areas, according to a study presented at the annual Fa

Tapinarof cream safe, effective for plaque psoriasis in intertriginous areas

by Lori SolomonVtama (tapinarof) cream is efficacious, safe, and well tolerated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in sensitive intertriginous areas, according to a study presented at the annual Fa
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