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it's where dermatology lives
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associated Editor
Jan 18, 20172 min read
How do solvents affect the skin?
Dr. Emma Sparr, Lund University (Photo: Gunnar Menander) Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a method that makes it...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jan 17, 20173 min read
Wound-related allergic, irritant dermatitis a common condition
Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis related to wound products is a common challenge that can impede healing. Clinicians should be...
by John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 13, 20172 min read
Sexual minority youth with dark skin use indoor tanning at unexpected rates
Rates of indoor tanning use by non-heterosexual, black, male teenagers have been found to be nearly as high as those of heterosexual,...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jan 12, 20172 min read
Five tips for your patients to relieve itchy skin, and another 5 tips to prevent it
Here are some recommendations you can provide to your patients regarding how they can relieve and prevent itchy skin, according to...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 6, 20172 min read
Transforming myofibroblasts to fat cells to prevent scar formation
New research shows that myofibroblasts in human skin can be induced to transform into fat cells, resulting in scar-less wound healing....
by Emily Innes-Leroux,
Jan 5, 20174 min read
Evidence-based approach to treating hidradenitis suppurativa
Therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)/acne inversa should be based upon evaluation of the inflammatory components, as well as the...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Dec 30, 20162 min read
‘Master Regulator’ in genes may make women more susceptible to autoimmune diseases
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Ann Arbor, recently published a study in Nature Immunology that was aimed at exploring...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Dec 28, 20162 min read
Expression of specific gene differentiates moles from melanoma
Decreased levels of the gene p15 may represent a way to determine if a nevus is transitioning to a melanoma, according to findings...
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