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Repurposed topical cream may be key to curbing mosquito-borne diseases
Applied within an hour of mosquito bite, the topical cream imiquimod may reduce the chance of transmission of viral diseases such as Zika an
by Cory Perla
Jan 29, 20201 min read


Active ingredients in sunscreens may absorb into skin at higher levels than previously thought
Absorption of the active ingredients in four commercially available sunscreens resulted in plasma concentrations that exceed the FDA safety
by Cory Perla
Jan 22, 20201 min read


Lack of self skin-examination may lead to higher skin cancer mortality rates in rural communities
Lack of self-examinations may be a key reason that certain populations in rural areas face higher skin cancer mortality rates, according to
by Cory Perla
Jan 15, 20201 min read


Robotic tattoo removal system may make process faster and more accurate
Scientists working at the Brain Tool Laboratory at Duke University have developed a new robot-guided laser removal system for unwanted tatto
by Cory Perla
Dec 18, 20191 min read


New guidelines for rare and dangerous skin tumor
A team of dermatologists and ophthalmologists have developed a new set of guidelines for treating a rare but dangerous cancer of the human s
by Cory Perla
Dec 11, 20191 min read


Study: Makeup Products May Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
A typical makeup case may be harboring potentially deadly “superbugs” such as E. coli and Staphylococci that can cause skin infections or wo
by Cory Perla
Dec 4, 20191 min read


Statin medications may leave patients vulnerable to skin infections
Statin medications can make patients vulnerable to skin and soft tissue infections, according to a new study.
by Cory Perla
Nov 27, 20191 min read


Identifying hyperhotspots in genome could be key in preventative skin cancer treatment
A new study has identified areas in the human genome that are more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.
by Cory Perla
Nov 20, 20191 min read
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