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…
Dermatology
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…
Handheld Bioprinter Treats Severe Burns by ‘Printing’ New Skins Cells Directly Onto Wound
A team of researchers in Canada have successfully trialed a new handheld 3D skin printer, which treats severe burns by ‘printing’ new skins cells directly…
New Spray Gel Could Help Heal Frostbite
Mountaineers and winter sports enthusiasts know the dangers of frostbite — the tissue damage that can occur when extremities, such as the nose, ears, fingers,…
Don’t Ignore Chronic Itch – Risk of Depression, Suicidal Thoughts and Psychological Stress
A new multicenter European study that assessed the burden of itch on dermatological patients’ psychological wellbeing is reported in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Itch…
Teenage Acne May Be a Natural, Transient Inflammatory State
Adolescent acne does not always result in a pathological condition; rather, it may be a natural, transient inflammatory state occurring when the maturing facial skin…
Study Shows Needle-Free Flu Vaccine Patch Effective
A new needle-free flu vaccine patch revved up the immune system much like a traditional flu shot without any negative side effects, according to a…
Researchers Surprised: Skin Creams Aren’t What We Thought They Were
Anyone who has gone through the stress and discomfort of raw, irritated skin knows the relief that comes with slathering on a creamy lotion. Topical…
Warning: Moisturizers May Be Turning Your Skin Into ‘Swiss Cheese’
University Of California San Francisco researchers explain why some lotions do more harm than good, especially for people with sensitive skin, and how moisturizers play…
Scientists Untangle the Science of How Hair Follicles Grow
An outstanding question in dermatology that researchers have studied for decades is: How do hair follicles emerge from a sea of seemingly uniform skin cells…
A New Therapeutic Target for the Treatment of Melanoma
Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a new therapeutic target for the treatment of melanoma. For decades,…
Seaweed Could Be the Key to Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
A compound found in seaweed could protect human skin from the damaging impact of the sun without causing harm to marine ecosystems. The use of…