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By Dhiren Mahiban
Mar 23, 20203 min read
Microscopic STAR particles offer new potential treatment for skin diseases
Following prior studies using microneedle patches for vaccination, researchers attempted to advance the technology with the objective of tre
By John Evans
Mar 13, 20202 min read
All hair relaxers studied are damaging to skin, risking hair loss
“Relaxing hair over time can leave the hair follicles completely damaged because the compounds used cause inflammation of the scalp. Continu
By Dhiren Mahiban
Mar 9, 20202 min read
Presence of staph bacteria in skin microbiome promotes Netherton Syndrome inflammation
Researchers at UC San Diego identified how Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis can act as a catalyst for skin inflammation
By Dhiren Mahiban
Mar 2, 20202 min read
Study finds rise in allergy to natural skincare ingredient
The study found that between 2015 and 2018, 3.94% of patch-tested people were allergic to propolis, compared to 2.35% of people patch-tested
By Dhiren Mahiban
Feb 24, 20202 min read
Childhood eczema cannot be prevented by daily moisturizer use
The Barrier Enhancement for Eczema Prevention study aimed to determine whether use of moisturizers had any impact on preventing the developm
By John Evans
Feb 21, 20202 min read
Dermal microbiome varies little between age groups, genders
“We found that the microbiome in epidermis is unique. It is very different depending on age and gender. On the other hand, the microbiome in
By Dhiren Mahiban
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Study identifies need for disaster preparedness training for dermatologists
A GW study found dermatologists are unprepared to respond to biological disasters and that the specialty would benefit from formal preparedn
By Dhiren Mahiban
Jan 27, 20202 min read
Link found between maternal depression and AD in children
New study finds postpartum depression and maternal depression in mothers are associated with increased AD, more persistent AD, increased ast
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