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…
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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…
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…
3D-Printing Living Skin With Blood Vessels Included [Video]
Development is significant step toward skin grafts that can be integrated into patient’s skin. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a way to 3D…
Artificial Magnetic Skin Ensures the Force Is With You [Video]
A magnetic skin that is safe and comfortable to wear could open the door to a wide range of wireless, remotely controlled applications. Who has…
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…
New Breakthrough Smooths Skin Wrinkles – Without Needles
In the quest for a more youthful appearance, many people slather ointments on their skin or undergo injections of dermal fillers. But topical treatments often…
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…
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…
New Study Explains Why Individuals Heal Differently
Differences in the cells that give skin its resilience and strength during wound repair may explain why individuals heal differently, according to a new Yale…
New Study Shows Skin Pigmentation Far More Complex Than Previously Thought
Many studies have suggested that the genetics of skin pigmentation are simple. A small number of known genes, it is thought, account for nearly 50…
Yale Scientists Reveal a Cure for a Group of Genetic Skin Disorders
Researchers from Yale University have discovered the cause of and cure for genetic skin disorders known as the ichthyoses. About one in 200,000 people are…