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…
Dermatology
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…
Study Finds Eating Mangoes Reduces Women’s Facial Wrinkles
Pilot study shows promising results. Women who ate a half cup four times a week saw a decrease in wrinkles after two months Women who…
T-ray Imaging Technology Reveals What’s Getting Under Your Skin
Terahertz radiation, or T-rays, can reveal valuable information about the structure and dryness of our skin, new study from University of Warwick and The Chinese…
New Molecules Derived From CBD Designed With More Potent Antioxidants for Treating Skin Diseases
This could be used in treating skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and epidermolysis bullosa, as well as in the fields of cosmetics and nutrition….
New Research Finds Vitamin B3 Protects Skin Cells From the Effects of UV Exposure
Research presented today (October 31, 2020) at EADV’s 29th Congress, EADV Virtual, shows hope that a form of vitamin B3 could protect skin cells from…
Fresh Solution for Smelly Feet From Breakthrough Nano-Particle Technology
New research[1] presented at the 29th EADV Congress, EADV Virtual, shows that socks coated in zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) can prevent bromodosis (foot odor) and…
Scientific Test Results of Burt’s Bees Natural Lip and Anti-aging Skincare Products
Brand showcases proven power of nature-based regimens across lip health and anti-aging categories at virtual Integrative Dermatology Symposium 2020. Burt’s Bees, a pioneer in natural…
New Research Shows Skin Treatments Could Be Tested With Flatworms to Avoid Rabbit Skin Testing
Tests for skin treatments could be screened using flatworms rather than other animals such as rabbits, according to new research. A team at the University…
80% of Older Adults Have at Least One Skin Disease – 39% Have 3 or More
In a study of 552 adults aged 70 to 93 years old, 80% of participants had at least one skin disease that required treatment, and…
Anatomy of an Acne Treatment: What Makes First New Antibiotic Approved to Treat Acne in More Than 40 Years Effective
Sarecycline, a drug approved for use in the United States in 2018, is the first new antibiotic approved to treat acne in more than 40…
Botox Injected for Cosmetic Reasons May Significantly Ease Depression
FDA database of drug side effects indicates the benefit may hold up no matter where Botox is injected. Botox, a medication derived from a bacterial…
Charles Darwin Investigated Goosebumps – Now Harvard Scientists Discover the Real Reason Behind Them
Harvard scientists find that the same cell types that cause goosebumps are responsible for controlling hair growth. If you’ve ever wondered why we get goosebumps,…
Suffering Skin Damage From Face Masks? Expert Offers Remedies
Award-winning skin infection expert offers remedies to healthcare staff, and the general public, who are suffering from friction and pressure damage through the use of…