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,…
Dermatology
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…
A Possible New Treatment for Baldness, Regulatory T Cells Facilitate Hair Growth
Researchers reveal that regulatory T cells, a type of immune cell generally associated with controlling inflammation, directly trigger stem cells in the skin to promote…
Yale Researchers Identify a Genetic Mutation Linked to Acne
New research from Yale University has identified a genetic mutation responsible for the defects that give rise to mild and severe acne, possibly revealing new…
Yale Study Shows Topical Ruxolitinib Grows Hair
A new study from Yale University reveals that a topical formulation of an oral medication used to treat bone marrow diseases can be used to…
Scientists Show That Blocking Enzymes in Hair Follicles Promotes Hair Growth
New research from Columbia University reveals that inhibiting a family of enzymes inside hair follicles restores hair growth. The research is published in the online…
Bioadhesive Nanoparticles Help Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Dermatologists from Yale University have developed a new sunscreen made with bioadhesive nanoparticles that doesn’t penetrate the skin, eliminating serious health concerns associated with commercial…
Take Time to Protect Your Kids’ Skin Now, It Could Prevent Cancer Later
Dermatologists stress that protecting your children from the sun now can help prevent cancer later. More parents appear to be vigilant about protecting their children…
Yale Scientists Reveal ‘Major Player’ in Skin Cancer Genes
Researchers from Yale University have confirmed that a gene known as NF1 is a “major player” in the development of skin cancer. A multidisciplinary team…
Yale Study Shows T Cell Lymphoma Caused by Gene Deletions
A newly published study from Yale University shows that a deadly form of T cell lymphoma is caused by an unusually large number of gene…
Yale Researchers Successfully Treat Eczema with Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
A team of scientists at Yale University used a rheumatoid arthritis drug to successfully treated patients with moderate to severe eczema. The same rheumatoid arthritis…