Dermatology News and Research

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New review examines link between psoriasis and psychiatric illnesses

A new review examines the potential link between psoriasis and mental health conditions.

11 Aug 2017

Study outlines key features linked to amelanotic melanoma

New findings from an international research team led by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists may improve detection of skin cancer that lacks any brown or black color.

9 Aug 2017

Study: Personalized genomic risk information can prompt family discussions about melanoma prevention

A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicates that personalized melanoma genomic risk information can prompt discussions about skin cancer prevention and skin examinations with family and health professionals.

9 Aug 2017

Tips to follow when you notice signs or symptoms of ringworm

What do athlete's foot, jock itch, and barber's itch all have in common? They are all cases of ringworm, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology.

8 Aug 2017

New LF-OCT technology enables more accurate imaging of cellular processes in the eye

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution live imaging technique that can be used for early detection of retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetes-related conditions, glaucoma or vascular occlusions, for example.

7 Aug 2017

Rush Midlife Center addresses health needs of women going through perimenopause

Rush has launched an innovative program dedicated to the comprehensive care of women 40 years of age and older.

4 Aug 2017

Biologic substance APOSEC shows promise for healing dermal wounds

APOSEC is a substance obtained from white blood corpuscles and was developed by a research group led by thoracic surgeon Hendrik Jan Ankersmit, Head of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Cardiac and Thoracic Diagnosis and Regeneration at MedUni Vienna.

3 Aug 2017

When wounds won’t heal, therapies spread — to the tune of $5 billion

Carol Emanuele beat cancer. But for the past two years, she has been fighting her toughest battle yet. She has an open wound on the bottom of her foot that leaves her unable to walk and prone to deadly infection.

3 Aug 2017

GW researchers find nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles as viable treatment for fungal skin infections

George Washington University researchers have found that topically applied nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles (NO-np) are a viable treatment for deep fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes, for which the current standard of care is treatment with systemic antifungals.

31 Jul 2017

Skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring pigmentation caused by vitiligo

A Henry Ford Hospital study has shown that skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring skin pigmentation caused by the skin disease vitiligo.

27 Jul 2017

Atopic dermatitis can affect adults more profoundly than younger patients

Eczema is not just kids' stuff. Although the skin disease is commonly diagnosed in infancy and early childhood, it also can affect adults - sometimes more profoundly than younger patients.

27 Jul 2017

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed.

27 Jul 2017

Study: Response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma depends on proportion of immune cells

Whether a melanoma patient will better respond to a single immunotherapy drug or two in combination depends on the abundance of certain white blood cells within their tumors, according to a new study conducted by UC San Francisco researchers joined by physicians from UCSF Health.

20 Jul 2017

Youngest person in U.S. receives full face transplant by Cleveland Clinic team

A team of surgeons and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic made history after operating upon a 21 year old woman for 31 hours to give her a full face transplant. The operation held in May this year was a successful one with the woman receiving a completely new face from a donor.

18 Jul 2017

Black light helps determine disease extent of melasma in pregnant women

Researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine have found that using a black light, or Wood's light, helps dermatologists determine disease extent of melasma, a hyperpigmentation condition that causes brown and gray patches to appear on the face.

17 Jul 2017

Existing drugs could offer new way to treat severe inflammatory skin conditions

Existing medicines could offer a new way to treat inflammatory skin conditions, researchers at Melbourne's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Royal Melbourne Hospital have revealed.

17 Jul 2017

Study links heart failure biomarker to tumors observed in rare genetic diseases

Galectin-3, a protein that promotes cancer cell growth and is used as a biomarker for heart failure, has been linked to tumors observed in two rare genetic diseases, according to a study published July 11, 2017, in eLife.

11 Jul 2017

Clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory benefits from taking high doses of vitamin D after sunburn

High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

6 Jul 2017

Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

According to a new study published yesterday in the Journal JAMA Internal Medicine, the problems related to the use of personal care products and cosmetics have nearly doubled in the last couple of years. Hair care products lead the race among the number of people unhappy with them. Two other problem areas include skin care products and tattoos.

26 Jun 2017

Researchers evaluate trends in emergency room use and treatment costs for shingles

Shingles, a common infection of the nerves that causes a painful rash or small blisters on the skin, is caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus.

21 Jun 2017

Dermatology News and Research

Latest Dermatology News and Research

New review examines link between psoriasis and psychiatric illnesses

Study outlines key features linked to amelanotic melanoma

Study: Personalized genomic risk information can prompt family discussions about melanoma prevention

Tips to follow when you notice signs or symptoms of ringworm

New LF-OCT technology enables more accurate imaging of cellular processes in the eye

Rush Midlife Center addresses health needs of women going through perimenopause

Biologic substance APOSEC shows promise for healing dermal wounds

When wounds won’t heal, therapies spread — to the tune of $5 billion

GW researchers find nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles as viable treatment for fungal skin infections

Skin transplant surgery has long-term benefit for restoring pigmentation caused by vitiligo

Atopic dermatitis can affect adults more profoundly than younger patients

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Study: Response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma depends on proportion of immune cells

Youngest person in U.S. receives full face transplant by Cleveland Clinic team

Black light helps determine disease extent of melasma in pregnant women

Existing drugs could offer new way to treat severe inflammatory skin conditions

Study links heart failure biomarker to tumors observed in rare genetic diseases

Clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory benefits from taking high doses of vitamin D after sunburn

Hidden dangers of personal care products and cosmetics revealed

Researchers evaluate trends in emergency room use and treatment costs for shingles

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