New “Super Melanin” Cream Heals Skin Injuries From Sunburn, Chemical Burns
Synthetic cream also provides protection for the skin against sun damage. Imagine a skin cream that heals damage caused by daily exposure to sunlight and…
Synthetic cream also provides protection for the skin against sun damage. Imagine a skin cream that heals damage caused by daily exposure to sunlight and…
Sharks exhibit a remarkable ability to heal from wounds sustained in the wild, displaying an apparent resilience that differentiates them from other fish. Although this…
It’s a common skin disorder that troubles approximately 800 million teenagers and adults globally. However, scientists from Australia might have discovered a promising treatment for…
Understanding the Delayed Tanning Phenomenon People who frequent the beach often experience the surprise of returning home and, hours later, realizing their skin has darkened….
Skin bleaching is common among individuals of color in the U.S. Skin-lightening practices are widespread in the U.S., especially among individuals of color – particularly…
A new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology uncovers the genes that dictate the direction of hair whorls. The first gene mapping study on…
Consuming dealcoholized wine daily improved skin suppleness in middle-aged women. Is muscadine wine the new secret to perking up sagging skin? A recent study suggests…
A scientific collaboration has found that the IL-17 protein plays a key role in skin aging, with its temporary inhibition resulting in delayed aging symptoms….
Healthcare professionals often substitute alcohol-based hand sanitizers and harsh soaps for skin-friendly cleansers in order to treat or prevent irritant contact dermatitis. Gentle cleansers are…
Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their colleagues have…
A new analysis reveals how Staphylococcus aureus gains mutations that allow it to colonize eczema patches. Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One…
Addition of rosmarinic acid at a mere 0.1% reduced the amount of sunscreen needed to protect the skin, increased the sun protection factor by more…
Cocklebur extracts could protect skin, speed wound healing, and ward off wrinkles. The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered…
Malignant melanoma is a relatively aggressive type of skin cancer. When detected early, it is usually treatable by surgical resection only, but metastases develop often…
A study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital found that fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of…
Patients experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, even up to 20 weeks after they had stopped taking the medication. Mount Sinai researchers have reported promising…
New research says yes. The most common chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disorder in children is atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, and it…
Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite — a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the…