Dermatology

This hub provides a comprehensive overview of dermatology and skin health, uniting expert-reviewed articles on the biology, diagnosis, and management of diverse cutaneous conditions. Explore foundational topics such as the structure and function of the skin, the importance of diet in dermatology, and advances in cosmetic and therapeutic interventions. The collection covers evidence-based approaches to prevention, including sun safety and cancer screening, as well as emerging technologies in skin care, such as light-based therapies and teledermatology. Readers will also find practical guidance on skincare practices, common dermatologic treatments, and the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on skin integrity. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or an individual seeking authoritative information, this hub serves as a trusted resource for all aspects of dermatological science and practice.

Skin Health Starts from Within: the Importance of Diet in Dermatology

According to a growing amount of research, dietary modification may function as a component of therapy for various skin diseases. Read more here.

Does Cigarette Smoking Damage the Skin?

Sun Safety: What Should you Know?

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Dry Brushing: What Are the Health Benefits and Potential Risks?

What is Dermatology?

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?

Dermatologist Education and Training

Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

The Chemistry of Beauty: How Retinoids Enhance Skin Health

Pediatric Skin Conditions

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Types of Warts

Skin Cancer Prevention

Preventing Ingrown Hairs

Can Red Light Therapy Improve Sleep, Skin, and Recovery?

Skin Pigmentation Disorders: An Overview

Dermatologic Therapy

UVB Phototherapy (Dermatology)

Sun Exposure - Positive and Negative Effects

Do Popular Skincare Ingredients Like Niacinamide and Retinol Actually Work?

What are COVID Toes?

Teledermatology - Subspecialty of Dermatology

Curettage (Dermatology)

Hyperkeratosis - Thickening of Keratin in Epidermis

Electrodessication (Dermatology)

What is Dermatology?

Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancy

Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness

Low-Level Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Skin Rejuvenation

Pruritis / Persistent Itch

Latest Dermatology News and Research

Study reveals early nicotinamide use reduces risk of aggressive skin cancers

A large U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cohort study found that Nicotinamide use was associated with a 14% lower risk of new keratinocyte skin cancers, driven by a 22% reduction in cSCC and no reduction in BCC. The strongest benefit (56% lower risk) appeared when nicotinamide was started after a patient’s first skin cancer, with diminishing returns after multiple cancers.

18 Sep 2025

Psoriasis linked to higher risk of age-related macular degeneration

New research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that people with psoriasis face a significantly increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.

17 Sep 2025

GLP-1RAs linked to lower risk of mortality and cardiovascular events in psoriasis patients

Psoriasis patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) face a 78% lower risk of death and a 44% lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those taking other diabetes or weight-loss medications, new research has shown.

17 Sep 2025

Study highlights critical mental health risk for eczema patients

A new international study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that adults with atopic eczema (AE) are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, with researchers uncovering the key factors driving this elevated risk.

17 Sep 2025

Simple AI model matches dermatologist expertise in assessing squamous cell carcinoma

A simple AI model has been shown to perform on a par with experienced dermatologists when assessing the aggressiveness of a common form of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma. The research was headed by the University of Gothenburg.

13 Sep 2025

Piezo1 identified as key trigger for tension driven skin expansion

Investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine report new evidence that the protein Piezo1 controls skin growth by detecting when skin is stretched and then coordinating the metabolic and immune changes necessary for growth.

5 Sep 2025

Physician retention in New York reaches highest level in nearly a decade

The percentage of physicians who go on to practice in New York State after completing their residency training continues to climb.

19 Aug 2025

COVID-19 increases risk of asthma and sinusitis while vaccination offers protection

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma, hay fever and chronic sinusitis.

14 Aug 2025

Primary care could help meet growing needs of cancer survivors

Thanks to new advances in cancer care, more and more people are surviving cancer, with a projected total of 22.5 million survivors by 2032.

13 Aug 2025

Doctor’s white coats remain a symbol of trust despite growing acceptance of scrubs

Patients are still more likely to trust doctors and consider them more professional when they wear white coats, although women doctors in this attire are often misidentified as nurses or medical assistants, finds a review of the available research on the topic, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

13 Aug 2025

PD-1 helps guide immune memory cells to the skin early during infection

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered that PD-1—a molecule best known for putting the brakes on immune cells—also plays a critical role in helping T cells become long-term immune defenders in the skin.

30 Jul 2025

Bias found in AI models diagnosing skin diseases across demographics

An international research team led by Assistant Professor Zhiyu Wan from ShanghaiTech University has recently published groundbreaking findings in the journal Health Data Science, highlighting biases in multimodal large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4 and LLaVA in diagnosing skin diseases from medical images.

24 Jul 2025

Fad diets and supplements fuel new wave of hidden skin problems, study finds

A new review explains how fad diets and unregulated supplements promoted online can cause serious skin, hair, and nail problems, often before other symptoms appear. Clinicians are urged to recognize these risks and address health misinformation in the digital age.

22 Jul 2025

Study reveals stigma causes more distress than disease itself

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found.

16 Jul 2025

New index helps optimize picosecond laser treatment for nevus of Ota

In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

4 Jul 2025

AI system outperforms dermatologists in diagnosing facial pigmented lesions

A research team led by Haruyo Yamamoto, Chisa Nakashima, and Atsushi Otsuka from Department of Dermatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Kindai University and other institutions, has developed a diagnostic system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the type of facial pigmented lesions and support laser treatment decisions.

1 Jul 2025