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Oct 19, 20202 min read

Hand dermatitis management in healthcare workers during Covid‐19

A study led by the National Medical University found that healthcare workers who followed guidelines saw an improvement in hand skin status.

Oct 16, 20201 min read

Metformin improves PCOS-related acne

Metformin, either as a stand-alone or adjuvant therapy, seems to improve acne symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),...

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Covid-19: Mask-wearing leads to facial dermatoses in joggers

Joggers wearing face masks as a preventative measure against Covid-19 experienced facial dermatoses according to a study conducted in India.

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Flatworms may be a valid model for skin irritation testing

Planaria flatworms, as an alternative to rabbits or other animals, may be an effective model for testing topical skin therapies,...

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Study finds talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE

Researchers found the best lubricants for frontline healthcare workers wearing PPE are those that do not absorb into the skin.

Sep 25, 20201 min read

Patients who develop amelanotic melanomas more likely to carry albinism mutation

Individuals who develop pale coloured, amelanotic melanomas are more likely to carry a single copy of a mutation associated with...

Sep 22, 20201 min read

Video: Register for the sixth Skin Spectrum Summit

This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 4.75 Mainpro+

Sep 21, 20202 min read

Study finds certain immunosuppressing treatments do not increase risk for Covid-19

Patients on immunosuppressive therapies for common skin and rheumatic diseases are not at an increased risk for contracting Covid-19.

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