Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J

Updated on: September 27,2024

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J

Updated on:September 27,2024

Dupilumab beneficial for adults with prurigo nodularis

by Elana GotkineFor adults with prurigo nodularis (PN), dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the shared receptor component for interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, demonstrates clinically

Updated on: January 29,2024

Dupilumab beneficial for adults with prurigo nodularis

by Elana GotkineFor adults with prurigo nodularis (PN), dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the shared receptor component for interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, demonstrates clinically

Updated on:January 29,2024

Survey: 72% of eczema patients suffered poor mental health symptoms for 1–10 days in past month

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of de

Updated on: January 29,2024

Survey: 72% of eczema patients suffered poor mental health symptoms for 1–10 days in past month

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of de

Updated on:January 29,2024

Vitiligo: Loss of skin's pigment-producing cells could be related to basement membrane disruption

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA graphical representation illustrates what might be occurring in undamaged and damaged skin. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversitySkin pigmentation disorders affe

Updated on: September 25,2024

Vitiligo: Loss of skin's pigment-producing cells could be related to basement membrane disruption

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA graphical representation illustrates what might be occurring in undamaged and damaged skin. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversitySkin pigmentation disorders affe

Updated on:September 25,2024

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

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi

Updated on: March 27,2024

Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

byAustralian National UniversityDr. Chelisa Cardinez (pictured) says the discovery finally provides an explanation for why patients with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, leavi

Updated on:March 27,2024

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on: January 29,2024

Atopic dermatitis associated with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

by Yale School of MedicineAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that has well-established associ

Updated on:January 29,2024

Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of Cosmetic Dermatologythat included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and

Updated on: July 11,2024

Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of Cosmetic Dermatologythat included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and

Updated on:July 11,2024

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

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