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Sep 10, 20182 min read

New UV light technology may prevent epidermal infections from medical devices

Conventional germicidal UV light, with a wavelength of 254 nm, is also effective at killing bacteria, but it cannot be used in health care s

Aug 27, 20183 min read

Compound reverses hair loss, reduces hair whitening linked to fatty diets in mice

GSLs inhibited by D-PDMP are prevalent in keratinocytes and other cells that compose the epidermis. Investigators observed that mice fed a d

Aug 20, 20182 min read

New approach to activating oxygen may be used to treat cutaneous infections

A design of the hybrid photosensitizers has been patented by Dr, Zhang and his team. It can be formulated into a spray or gel form. Once the

Aug 17, 20182 min read

Experimental agent holds promise for treating chronic itch

In their experiments, the investigators were able to show that the experimental medication not only suppressed acute itch, but was also effe

Aug 9, 20181 min read

Walk for Camp Liberté

The nationwide Walk for Camp Liberté took place on June 7, 2018. More than 300 Galderma Canada employees—along with their friends,...

Aug 7, 20182 min read

Genetic cause for epidermodysplasia verruciformis identified

Individuals with epidermodysplasia verruciformis are vulnerable to ß-HPVs because their own genetic irregularities nullify those of the viru

Jul 30, 20182 min read

Excess of ‘immune alarm’ in skin cells may explain photosensitivity of lupus patients

The investigators hypothesized that higher levels of interferons in lupus patients, particularly in their keratinocytes, explains why up to

Jul 27, 20182 min read

Novel LED therapy may aid home-care of ulcers

"We think this device could be easily adapted to monitor ulcers remotely using cameras,” said lead author Dr. Michael Hughes. “They cou

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