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by Bianca Quijano
Feb 12, 20182 min read
Mass-produced hair follicle germs cause hair growth in mice
“We hope that this technique will improve human hair regenerative therapy to treat hair loss such as androgenic alopecia," said study a


by Bianca Quijano
Feb 5, 20182 min read
Skin colour of patients with vitiligo restored using arthritis medication, UVB light
The investigation was based on a previous study that suggested tofacitinib, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is a janus kinase i


by Bianca Quijano
Jan 15, 20182 min read
Stem cell transplant may be more effective than cyclophosphamide in treating scleroderma
Myeloablative CD34+ autologous stem cell transplant is an effective treatment for severe scleroderma, otherwise known as diffuse...


Derm City
Jan 5, 20182 min read
Genetic risk factor for skin reaction to diabetes drug identified
“Our results suggest people with HLA-DQB1*03:01 have a higher risk of developing BP when exposed to DPP-4i than those without the HLA gene.


Bianca Quijano
Dec 22, 20172 min read
Faster treatment initiation for melanoma linked to better chance of survival
Overall survival decreased in patients waiting longer than 90 days for surgical treatment, regardless of stage. The delay of surgery beyond

Bianca Quijano
Dec 13, 20172 min read
New “smart bandage” offers dose-dependent, multiple medication release treatment
The "smart bandage" features a dose and delivery schedule of medications can be customized through a microcontroller, no larger th


by Emily Innes-Leroux
Nov 9, 20177 min read
New genes responsible for skin colour identified
A Penn-led team identified new genes associated with skin colour variations. Their study of more than 2,000 Africans from diverse ethnic...
By John Evans, Associate Editor, Derm.city
Jul 28, 20172 min read
New therapeutic target for HS identified
T-helper 17 (Th17) immune cells appear to play a key role in the inflammation associated with hidrandenitis suppurativa (HS), suggesting...
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