New Antifreeze Cream Prevents Frostbite Injuries to Skin
Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite — a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the…
Dermatology
Pioneering Test Reliably Predicts the Spread or Return of Deadly Skin Cancer
New test developed as mechanism of skin cancer growth understood. A pioneering test that reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form…
Researchers Uncover Underlying Mechanisms Behind “COVID Toes”
Redness and swelling of the hands and toes, known as chilblain-like lesions, have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study published in the British…
Gene for Sex Hormone Synthesis May Play Key Role in Eczema
A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding, published recently…
Scientists Develop a Skin Crawling Treatment for Acne
Scientists develop beetle-inspired device for skincare. Drawing inspiration from nature, a team of international scientists have invented a smart device for personalized skin care modeled…
How Does Sunscreen Work? Does It Really Prevent Wrinkles and Cancer?
In the summer, before you head to the beach or pool, you might slather on sunscreen. But is it doing anything beyond preventing a sunburn?…
New Drug Molecules Could Prevent Skin Aging Caused by Ultraviolet Sun Exposure
Two new molecules that generate minute amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide have been found to prevent skin from aging after being exposed to ultraviolet…
High Risk of Bias in Studies of COVID-19 in Patients With Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
In the midst of the pandemic, the hunger for data and desire to provide swift information may have lowered the quality of research, investigators report…
Skin Reactions After COVID-19 Vaccination: Rare, Usually Don’t Recur After Second Dose
Study’s findings provide reassurance to individuals with concerns about vaccination. Skin problems such as itchiness, rashes, hives and swelling can occur in some individuals after…
It’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray – But It’s Reversible
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette’s hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate—hair that has already grown…
New Sunscreen Is Coral-Safe and Provides Highly Effective UVB/UVA Protection
Scientists find that Methylene Blue could be an effective alternative to sunscreens that cause coral damage. A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports has found…
New Cancer-Killing Virus Therapy Shows Promise Against Inoperable Skin Cancers
Early results show that a new combination drug therapy is safe and effective against advanced skin cancer in patients who were not able to have…
Hand Dermatitis in Two Thirds of Public Due to Frequent Hand Washing During COVID-19
More than two-thirds of the public may now have hand dermatitis due to stringent hand washing and using alcohol-based rubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Sunlight Linked With Lower COVID-19 Deaths – And NOT Because of Vitamin D
Sunnier areas are associated with fewer deaths from Covid-19, an observational study suggests. Increased exposure to the sun’s rays — specifically UVA — could act…
Synthetic Mucus Can Mimic the Real Thing – Including Unique Antimicrobial Properties
An MIT team has created polymers that replicate the structure of mucins, the molecules that give mucus its unique antimicrobial properties. More than just a…
Large, Red, Itchy or Painful Skin Reactions to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Some Patients
These reactions should not discourage patients from getting the vaccine, say researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital. As the speed and scale of vaccinations against the…
Eating Grapes May Protect Your Skin From UV Damage
New study finds grapes increased resistance to sunburn and reduced markers of UV damage. A recent human study published in the Journal of the American…
Human Migration Patterns Over the Last 500 Years Connected to Vitamin D Deficiencies Today
A new study in the Oxford Economic Papers finds that migration flows the last 500 years from high sunlight regions to low sunlight regions influence contemporary health…