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UrduA patented computer-aided diagnostic system developed by Lithuanian scientists proved to be more than 90% accurate in detecting malignancy in diagnostic images of skin lesions acquired from 100 patients
Tag: Dermatology
Vitamin D lessens symptoms of severe eczema in children
Vitamin D supplementation eased the symptoms experienced by children with severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, in a recent randomized controlled trial published in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives . Investigators reported on the results of 86 patients with the inflammatory skin…
New analysis reveals ‘long-hauler’ COVID-19 patients with prolonged skin symptoms
Analysis of the largest registry of COVID-19 patients with dermatological symptoms has revealed a subset of patients, called ‘long-haulers’ or ‘long COVID’, who experience prolonged symptoms (lasting >60 days) on their skin.
Some COVID-19 “long haulers” experience lasting skin problems
A research team evaluated almost 1,000 cases of patients with skin manifestations of COVID-19.
New analysis reveals ‘long-hauler’ COVID-19 patients with prolonged skin symptoms
LUGANO, 29 October, 2020 – Some COVID-19 patients experience long-lasting skin symptoms that vary according to type of COVID-19 skin rash, a late-breaking abstract will reveal today at the 29th EADV Congress, EADV Virtual. Analysis of the largest registry of…
New evidence shows microbe strain can orally treat systemic inflammation in psoriasis
New evidence shows that systemic inflammation in psoriasis can be treated orally with a non-living strain of a commensal microbe
New mouth spray could benefit patients with painful genetic skin condition
A new spray for treating severely painful blisters, mouth ulceration and oral scarring in patients with a rare genetic skin condition is being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The spray is designed for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa…
DERMATOLOGIST SAVES SOUTH FLORIDA MAN’S LIFE WITH EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER
The American Academy of Dermatology named board-certified dermatologist Brittany Smirnov, DO, FAAD, a Patient Care Hero for her role in diagnosing and treating a patient with stage IV metastatic lung cancer.
FAU Offers New ‘Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Post-graduate Certificate Program’
The nation faces physician shortages in primary care and other specialties, including a projected inadequate supply of dermatologists to meet the demand for service. This innovative program will help to address these gaps and will equip advanced-practice nurses with the tools required to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.
Taking the itch out of cancer immunotherapy
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba find a key to scratching out a side effect of advanced cancer treatment
The first ever international Wounds Week was a resounding success
THIS year due to the pandemic the 8th International Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention Conference had to be redesigned. In its place arose an online international Wounds Week and it was so successful it is certainly going to happen again.…
Next generation BRAF inhibitor cancer drug shows promise in early patient trial
A new drug designed to work on cancers with an altered BRAF gene has shown promise in an early patient trial presented at the 32nd EORTC-NCI-AACR [1] Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, which is taking place online. The…
Burt’s Bees presents clinical data on brand’s natural lip and anti-aging skincare efficacy
Brand showcases proven power of nature-based regimens across lip health and anti-aging categories at virtual Integrative Dermatology Symposium 2020
Most psoriasis patients taking immunosuppressants survive COVID-19
Patients with psoriasis who are taking drugs that affect their immune system have high rates of survival from COVID-19. According to the first findings from a global registry of psoriasis and COVID-19 patients, led by Guy’s and St Thomas’ clinicians, over 90% survive.
Boron nitride nanofilms for protection from bacterial and fungal infections
NUST MISIS material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative to the usual antibiotics in implantology since they do not have typical…
Slinging ink, raising temperatures
Study reveals tattoos impair sweating, could cause your body to overheat
CNIO team finds how melanoma ‘deceives’ the immune system, increasing resistance to immunotherapy
The sophisticated human immune system has evolved to become an effective protection system against a great number of diseases, cancer being one of them. The immune system recognises and destroys cancer cells using a monitoring process called immunological surveillance. However,…
Bacterial toxin with healing effect
Research team from University of Jena (Germany) uncovers that a toxic substance found in Staphylococcus aureus stimulates tissue regeneration
Technique to recover lost single-cell RNA-sequencing information
Boosting the efficiency of single-cell RNA-sequencing helps reveal subtle differences between healthy and dysfunctional cells
Risk of deadly skin cancer may be gauged by accumulated DNA damage
Mutation count in sun-exposed cells has potential to offer personalized screening guidelines
Montana researcher earns multiple awards for ear, skin science
MISSOULA – University of Montana scientist Monica Serban is on a research roll. In recent months the UM associate professor and her team have earned three awards totaling $3.9 million in funding to study preventing hearing loss among U.S. troops,…
Planaria flatworms can be alternative screening tool to avoid rabbit skin testing
Tests for skin treatments could be screened using flatworms rather than other animals such as rabbits, according to new research. A team at the University of Reading and Newcastle University have found that planaria, a type of flatworm, can be…
Fine-tuning stem cell metabolism prevents hair loss
A team of researchers from Cologne and Helsinki has discovered a mechanism that prevents hair loss: hair follicle stem cells, essential for hair to regrow, can prolong their life by switching their metabolic state in response to low oxygen concentration…
American Academy of Dermatology honors Detroit physician Iltefat H. Hamzavi with national “Patient Care Hero” award
The American Academy of Dermatology has named board-certified dermatologist Iltefat H. Hamzavi, MD, FAAD, a Patient Care Hero for his innovative use of light therapy to sanitize masks needed by frontline health care workers.
American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Esther Freeman with national “Patient Care Hero” award
The American Academy of Dermatology has named board-certified dermatologist Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, DTM&H, FAAD, a Patient Care Hero for developing an international registry that tracks the many ways COVID-19 manifests itself through the skin.
HealthQuarters and Mount Sinai Health System Promise to Deliver Curated, Comprehensive Health and Wellness Experience
HealthQuarters today announces a new venture with Mount Sinai Health System to expand access to world-class health care services.
Dermatologists warn consumers about the dangers of buying cosmetic injectables — such as fillers — online
A new article published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reveals just how common these illicit products are on popular e-commerce sites, increasing the public’s risk for severe and potentially long-term complications, including blindness, disfiguration, and stroke.
Henry ford study finds certain immuno suppressing drugs do not increase risk for COVID-19
Not taking their medication out of fear presents a greater risk to patients’ health
How to treat acne in skin of color
Acne affects up to 50 million Americans. For people with skin of color, acne is often accompanied by dark spots or patches called hyperpigmentation. Dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say there are plenty of things people with skin of color can do at home to help clear their acne.
Addicted to the sun? Research shows it’s in your genes
Sun-seeking behaviour is linked to genes involved in addiction, behavioural and personality traits and brain function, according to a study of more than 260,000 people led by King’s College London researchers. This means that people’s behaviour towards seeking sun is…
Hair Loss Drug Spironolactone May Be Safe for Use in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers at the George Washington University have found that the hair loss drug spironolactone is not associated with increased risk of female breast cancer recurrence and may be safe to treat female pattern hair loss in breast cancer survivors. Their findings are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Study finds babies born in fall at higher risk for allergic diseases
Researchers working to stop the chain reaction of eczema, food allergies, asthma and hay fever
Probiotic skin therapy improves eczema in children, NIH study suggests
Experimental treatment to modify the skin microbiome may offer long-term benefits
Exposure to cadmium in the womb linked to childhood asthma and allergies
Babies born with higher levels of cadmium in their umbilical cord blood may be more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergies, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. [1] Cadmium is known to be hazardous…
How mechanical forces nudge tumors toward malignancy
All cancers are the result of cells that have gone haywire, multiplying out of control and expanding beyond their normal constraints. But not all tumors are the same: for reasons that remain poorly understood, some are more likely to become…
Ultraviolet B exposure expands proenkephalin+ regulatory T cells with a healing function
Proenkephalin+ regulatory T cells expanded by ultraviolet B exposure maintain skin homeostasis with a healing function
Allergic reaction: How the immune system identifies nickel
BfR Communication No. 031/2020 of 21 July 2020
Host tissue T cells may have an unexpected role in graft-versus-host disease
Results could someday change therapy for hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients and prevent progression of the disease
UCalgary research delivers new insights into how skin can regenerate after severe burns
Findings provide basis for developing drugs to improve healing in severely damaged skin
Study identifies optimal timing for phone calls after skin surgery
Follow-ups made the evening after Mohs micrographic surgery best identified patients with pain
Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk
Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatments
No increased skin cancer risk with topical immunosuppressant ointments
BOSTON – Adults with the chronic skin condition atopic dermatitis can rest easy in the knowledge that two topical immunosuppressant medications commonly prescribed to treat the condition do not appear to increase the risk for the most common forms of…
HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT COMMON SUMMER RASHES
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, many people may find themselves spending more time outdoors for a much-needed change of scenery. While gardening, hiking in the woods and swimming can provide relief amid continuous social distancing measures, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say the increased exposure to things like sunlight, insects and poisonous plants can cause some itchy and painful rashes. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps people can take to avoid unwanted rashes and other skin issues while still enjoying the outdoors.
Cannabis in medicine: State of the evidence
New Springer book deals with the use of cannabis in medicine and provides an evidence-based approach as well as different perspectives on this controversial issue
Study examines skin diseases in older adults
In a study of 552 adults aged 70 to 93 years old, 80% of participants had at least one skin disease that required treatment, and the most common conditions were fungal skin infections, rosacea, actinic keratosis, and eczema. ? The…
Characteristics, treatment of radiation-induced hair loss in cancer patients
What The Study Did: Characteristics and response to treatment of persistent radiation-induced hair loss in patients with primary central nervous system tumors or head and neck cancer were examined in this observational study. Authors: Mario E. Lacouture, M.D., of Memorial…
Skin findings described in patients with severe COVID-19
What The Study Did: In this case series with four patients, the skin findings of livedo racemosa (skin discoloration) and retiform purpura are described in patients with severe COVID-19. Authors: Joanna Harp, M.D., of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College in New York,…
NTU and A*STAR scientists develop new way to deliver more drugs through the skin
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have showed that applying “temporal pressure” to the skin of mice can create a new way to deliver drugs. In a paper published…
Boston University researcher receives grant to fight melanoma
(Boston)–Deborah Lang, MD, associate professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been awarded a two-year, $250,000 grant from the Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust to further her basic science research on the molecular and cellular biology…
Anatomy of an acne treatment
New Haven, Conn. — Sarecycline, a drug approved for use in the United States in 2018, is the first new antibiotic approved to treat acne in more than 40 years. Now, researchers at Yale and the University of Illinois-Chicago have…