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…
Dermatology
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…
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…