Do Skin Moisturizers Help Prevent Eczema?
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…
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Smoke Residue Can Trigger Skin Diseases
A new study advances the molecular understanding of the impacts of thirdhand smoke. Thirdhand smoke (THS) refers to the residual pollutants from tobacco smoke that…
New Medication Highly Effective in Treating Eczema
More than half of the children treated saw a greater than 75% reduction in symptoms. Researchers involved in a new multi-site international phase III study…
4 Underrated Vitamins for Acne-Free Skin
If you struggle with acne-prone skin, you’ve probably already tried the commonly recommended vitamins and supplements. From vitamin A to vitamin C to zinc, there…
Special Ointments Can Remove Large Birthmarks and Prevent Skin Cancer
New treatment can help regress congenital giant nevi. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Every day, roughly 9,500…
3 Vitamins That Fade Acne Scars Fast
So you’re just getting over an acne breakout, but now you’re left with leftover acne scarring. What next? Acne scars don’t necessarily mean you did…
Skin Cancer Breakthrough: Researchers Succeed in Making Cells Commit ‘Suicide’
A trigger for ‘cell suicide’ might lead to new skin infection therapies Every second, one million cells in your body die. That means 2.6 pounds…
5 Vitamins to Add to Your Diet for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Beauty begins from within. Your diet makes a huge difference in the appearance of your skin, and adding particular vitamins to your diet can dramatically…
Getting Sticky With It: PIP2 Discovered To Play a Key Role in Epithelial Cell Adhesion
Phosphatidylinositol bisphosphate (PIP2), a phospholipid, is essential for epithelial cell-cell adhesion and maintaining cellular identity. Body cells in multicellular organisms adhere to one another to…
“Time Jump” by 30 Years: Old Skins Cells Reprogrammed To Regain Youthful Function
Findings could lead to targeted approach for treating aging. Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to ‘time jump’ human skin cells by…
P53 Protein Plays a Critical Role in Tissue Repair
New research led by the University of Bristol has found the protein p53 plays a key role in epithelial migration and tissue repair. The findings…
New Antifreeze Cream Prevents Frostbite Injuries to Skin
Skiers, hikers, soldiers and others exposed to extreme cold temperatures can experience frostbite — a painful injury that occurs when ice crystals form in the…
Pioneering Test Reliably Predicts the Spread or Return of Deadly Skin Cancer
New test developed as mechanism of skin cancer growth understood. A pioneering test that reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form…
How Skin Cells Form a Natural Defense Against Cancer
New study uncovers molecular mechanisms that coordinate skin cell senescence. A study published today (January 11, 2022) in Cell Reports reveals important insights into the…
Gene for Sex Hormone Synthesis May Play Key Role in Eczema
A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding, published recently…
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…
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…
Genetic Factor Discovery Enables Adult Skin to Regenerate Like a Newborn Baby’s
A newly identified genetic factor allows adult skin to repair itself like the skin of a newborn babe. The discovery by Washington State University researchers…
