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by Cory Perla
Jul 3, 20191 min read
Excess levels of iron in the body may lead to higher risk of bacterial skin infection
While high levels of iron in the body have known health benefits regarding anemia and may help prevent high cholesterol levels, they may als


by Cory Perla
Jun 26, 20191 min read
Norrin protein may activate hair growth, lead to new therapies
New research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their effect on the protein, norrin, may lead to new therapeutic treatments for alopecia.


by Cory Perla
Jun 21, 20191 min read
Increase in flesh-eating bacteria may be caused by climate change
Five people have been infected by the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus in a region of the East Coast of the United States which had p


by Cory Perla
Jun 12, 20191 min read
Combination of Three Therapies May Slow Progression of Advanced Melanoma
Three therapies—dabrafenib, trametinib, andpembrolizaumabcan—used in combination may slow advanced melanoma, according to a new study led by


by Cory Perla
Jun 6, 20191 min read
S. Aureus Bacteria Infection Puts Children with Eczema at High Risk for Food Allergies
Food allergies can be triggered in children with eczema if they become infected with Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacteria, according to a new


by Cory Perla
May 30, 20191 min read
Black, Hispanic children more likely to miss school due to atopic dermatitis
Hispanic and black children miss more school due to chronic skin diseases like eczema than white children, according to a new study.


by Cory Perla
May 24, 20191 min read
Study: Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Found on Pinterest May Leave Skin Vulnerable
Ineffective recipes for homemade sunscreens are being praised on social media platforms such as Pinterest, according to a new study.


by Cory Perla
May 16, 20191 min read
Largest of Its Kind Study Examines Safety of Systemic Treatments for Patients With Psoriasis
A large new study has evaluated the risk of infection associated with various biologic therapies for patients with psoriasis finding that th
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