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Tag: Dermatology
Understanding the skin’s defense system
MSU research is revealing how immune cells organize themselves in the epidermis
Researchers discover potential new approach to treating psoriatic joint inflammation
An international team of researchers, led by UC Davis Health, developed a new therapeutic approach to treating psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints.
Immune therapy after surgery lowers relapse risk in patients with high-risk melanoma
Results of SWOG S1404 trial to be reported at ASCO 2021
Researchers discover potential new approach to treating psoriatic joint inflammation
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – An international team of researchers, led by UC Davis Health , has developed a new therapeutic approach to treating psoriatic arthritis , a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints. Using a novel chemical blocker targeting chemokine proteins,…
Pathological aspects of leprosy
Leprosy remains one of the biggest public health problems in many countries. It is a complex disease in several aspects, including clinical, histopathological, and molecular. This book is written to help different professionals (medical students, physicians, pathologists, researchers, and others)…
Detecting skin disorders based on tissue stiffness with a soft sensing device
By putting a piece of soft, strain-sensing sheet on the skin may be able to detect skin disorders non-invasively and in real-time very soon. A research team co-led by a scientist from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has designed…
Hollings Cancer Center scientist receives Melanoma Research Alliance grant
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher awarded Young Investigator Award to study the function of protein CDK6 in T-cells for melanoma therapy
Superficial Relationship: Enzymes Protect the Skin by Ignoring Microbes and Viruses
UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers identify how the body regulates and prevents constant skin inflammation.
Itch Insight: Skin Itch Mechanisms Differ on Hairless Versus Hairy Skin
Researchers at Georgia Tech have uncovered differences in itch on hairy versus non-hairy skin that could lead to more effective treatments for patients with persistent skin itching.
Pivotal results from Trinity clinical trial for the chronic condition atopic dermatitis
Trinity College and St James’s Hospital Dublin research offers additional treatment option to patients impacted by the chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Woman more cautious in the sun after facing skin cancer for 17 years
Yvette Ellerbe, 56, understands the importance of wearing sun protection.
In 2004 at the age of 39, Ellerbe was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma – a condition she still worries about to this day.
Good results with online CBT for atopic eczema
The common skin disease atopic eczema (AE) impacts heavily on the life quality and general health of sufferers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now evaluated its treatment with internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). The study suggests that patients…
New wound care best practice consensus document for pharmacy teams
DURING the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists have increasingly played a key role as being the first point of contact for people with wounds, both chronic and acute. As the burden of wound care increases through the ageing population and with many…
How to Check Your Nails for Melanoma
When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails.
TELL “SKIN CANCER, TAKE A HIKE!™” DURING STEPS CHALLENGE FOR SKIN CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans during their lifetime. To help raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and detection, the American Academy of Dermatology will host Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™, a month-long steps challenge, beginning Sat., May 1 in recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The participant-driven fundraising event — part of the AAD’s SPOT Skin Cancer™ campaign to create a world without skin cancer — aims to log 9,500 miles across the country in honor of the approximately 9,500 people who are diagnosed with skin cancer every day.
How the Pandemic Has Exacerbated Rates of Skin Cancer
With summer approaching and more and more people getting vaccinated for COVID-19, many San Diegans eagerly anticipate the season best known for outdoor activities. But with more time in the sun comes the need for sun-safe practices. During the pandemic,…
American Academy of Dermatology elects new officers, board members
The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions.
Terrence A. Cronin, Jr., MD, FAAD, Elected American Academy of Dermatology President for 2023
Florida board-certified dermatologist Terrence A. Cronin, Jr., MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2022 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2023.
How to prepare for a telemedicine appointment
Consumer demand for virtual health care has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New formulation of existing medicines prove highly effective against drug-resistant fungus
CLEVELAND–A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University has discovered a formulation of existing medicines that can significantly reduce the presence of the fungus Candida auris ( C. auris ) on skin, controlling its spread and potentially keeping it…
Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source
Itching sensation originates in the skin cells themselves, after signaling from an excess of lipid
How chronic stress leads to hair loss
Harvard researchers identify mechanism for regenerating hair follicle stem cells
Dermatologist perceptions of teledermatology implementation, future use after COVID-19
What The Study Did: This study sought to assess dermatologists’ perceptions of and experiences with teledermatology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and new regulatory changes including parity in reimbursements between video and in-person visits. Authors: Jules B. Lipoff,…
Relationship between psoriasis treatments and cardiovascular risk explained
New review shows available psoriasis treatments differ in terms of how they affect a patient’s likelihood of experiencing adverse cardiovascular events
New model simulates the temperature rise of laser-heated skin
Researchers in Japan propose a new way of understanding temperature rise of laser-heated skin
Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic changes in patients with lupus – study
Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance – both factors linked to heart disease – if they have lower vitamin D levels, a new study reveals. Researchers believe that boosting vitamin D levels may…
Relieve your stress, relieve your allergies
Osaka City University finds link between the corticotropin-releasing stress hormone and increased expression of allergy-causing mast cells.
Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD, assumes presidency of the American Academy of Dermatology
Today, board-certified dermatologist Kenneth J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD, will begin his one-year term as president of the American Academy of Dermatology.
American Academy of Dermatology installs new officers and board members
Today, the American Academy of Dermatology installed two new officers and four new directors to its Board of Directors. The AAD’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,000 physicians specializing in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. They will also hold the same positions for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization to the AAD that focuses on government affairs, health policy, and practice information.
Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
We all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system, making them particularly prone to discomfort.
American Academy of Dermatology warns the public about the dangers of buying unregulated cosmetic injectables, such as hyaluronic acid fillers, online
While it may be tempting to use a needle-free “do-it-yourself” device to inject hyaluronic acid filler purchased online into the face or lips, doing so can come with serious health consequences. While fillers and neurotoxins, such as botulinum toxin, are…
The science of melanogenesis and the related disorders
The Vertebrate Pigmentary System: From pigment cells to disorders provides readers with fundamental knowledge of the structural and functional aspects of vertebrate pigment cells – melanophores and melanocytes – from their origin to different stages of development to related diseases.…
Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
We all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system, making them particularly prone to discomfort. Now researchers have uncovered that virtual reality (VR) can reduce types of pain typically…
Community-based study links skin rashes to COVID-19
Previous studies conducted in hospitals reported that COVID-19 patients presented with unusual skin rashes. This study, which is published in the British Journal of Dermatology , analyzed information provided by 336,847 individuals in the community who used the COVID Symptom…
UMass Amherst’s Kelly N. Haas receives funding to study the hand’s microbiome
Research partnership with GOJO Industries will study healthier handwashing
Stigma toward those with hair loss
What The Study Did: Researchers in this survey study assessed the level of stigma toward people with varying degrees of hair loss. Authors: Arash Mostaghimi, M.D., M.P.A., M.P.H., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author. To…
Molecular mechanisms identified in chronic skin inflammation
Frequently occurring chronic skin inflammation like in atopic dermatitis (AD or neurodermatitis) and psoriasis have different causes such as genetic predisposition, stress or allergens. These frequently occurring skin diseases are mostly attributed by biomedical scientists to a disturbed immune system,…
Researchers urge greater awareness of delayed skin reactions to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
These reactions should not discourage patients from getting the vaccine, say researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital
Study reveals details of immune defense guidance system
Results could lead to better drugs used to fight inflammation
Bentham Science launches new journal, Current Cosmetic Science
Bentham Science is pleased to announce the launch of a new subscription-based journal, Current Cosmetic Science . The first issue of the journal will be available online by the start of the year, 2021. The journal is edited by Dr.…
Last-Itch Effort: Fighting the Bacteria That Exacerbate Eczema with Bacteria
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine use bacteriotherapy to improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Describe Types of Rashes Associated with MIS-C
In a study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) describe the array of rashes seen in MIS-C patients at their hospital through late July 2020, providing photos and information that could help doctors diagnose future cases.
CHOP experts describe types of rashes associated with MIS-C
Findings may help doctors and parents know when a rash warrants further examination for the inflammatory syndrome
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Mechanisms That Are Essential for Proper Skin Development
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that Polycomb complexes, groups of proteins that maintain gene expression patterns, are essential for proper skin development, according to a paper published in Genes & Development on February 18.
Radiological images confirm ‘COVID-19 can cause the body to attack itself’
Imaging illustrates severity, long-term prognosis of COVID-19-related muscle, joint pain
Neural network could help clinicians look for ‘ugly duckling’ pre-cancerous skin lesions
A neural network system that analyzes photographs can rank and distinguish suspicious, potentially precancerous skin lesions, which can turn into the deadly skin malignancy melanoma if not caught and removed early. The system accurately scoped out suspicious lesions from 68…
Cosmetic laser may boost effectiveness of certain anti-cancer therapies
Combination treatment stimulates the immune system to attack multiple proteins on tumors.
Do sweat it! Wearable microfluidic sensor to measure lactate concentration in real time
Scientists develop new biosensing device to chemically monitor the state of muscles during physical exercise