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New research provides a molecular look at the mechanisms behind pigmentation variation

New research provides a molecular look at the mechanisms behind pigmentation variation

by Nathi Magubane,University of PennsylvaniaSarah Tishkoff Of the University of Pennsylvania led a collaborative team of researchers who have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of

New research provides a molecular look at the mechanisms behind pigmentation variation

by Nathi Magubane,University of PennsylvaniaSarah Tishkoff Of the University of Pennsylvania led a collaborative team of researchers who have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of
New study maps a group of rare genetic diseases for the first time

New study maps a group of rare genetic diseases for the first time

by Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos,Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBehind the term ectodermal dysplasia lies a wide range of genetic disorders that can have a major impact on patients'

New study maps a group of rare genetic diseases for the first time

by Vibe Bregendahl Noordeloos,Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBehind the term ectodermal dysplasia lies a wide range of genetic disorders that can have a major impact on patients'
Sunscreen: Why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

Sunscreen: Why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

by Karl Lawrence,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSunscreen has taken center stage in many skincare routines, especially among those hoping to prevent visible signs of aging. Bu

Sunscreen: Why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

by Karl Lawrence,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSunscreen has taken center stage in many skincare routines, especially among those hoping to prevent visible signs of aging. Bu
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
Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study

Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study

by Higher Education PressCredit: Lingyu Gao, Qianjin LuThe central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product p

Epigenetics is of critical importance in autoimmune-related skin diseases, says study

by Higher Education PressCredit: Lingyu Gao, Qianjin LuThe central dogma proposed that genetic information predominantly transfers from DNA to RNA during gene expression to make a functional product p
Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease

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

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
Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseases

Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseases

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA scoring system has been developed to help distinguish between two diseases. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYour skin becomes red and spots filled with pus

Keeping score: Novel method might help differentiate two serious skin diseases

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityA scoring system has been developed to help distinguish between two diseases. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityYour skin becomes red and spots filled with pus
Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

by Elana GotkineTreatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with intravenous ertapenem is associated with improvement in clinical and inflammatory markers, according to a study published online Feb. 19

Clinical markers improve with IV ertapenem for hidradenitis suppurativa

by Elana GotkineTreatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) with intravenous ertapenem is associated with improvement in clinical and inflammatory markers, according to a study published online Feb. 19
Researchers reveal Cutibacterium acnes as a potential cause of lichen striatus hypopigmentation

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

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
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
Eczema website delivers for patients and the NHS

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

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
How does climate change affect eczema?

How does climate change affect eczema?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards

How does climate change affect eczema?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) associated with trends in climate-related hazards