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Apr 20, 20172 min read

Cannabinoids show promise for treating pruritus, other dermatological conditions

Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that could make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin conditions,...

Mar 17, 20172 min read

Anti-IL-31 drug shows promise in itch management for atopic dermatitis

A phase-II study of a new systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis has found that the therapy, the anti-interleukin (IL)31 antibody...

Mar 10, 20172 min read

New lipid analysis method may help customize atopic dermatitis therapy

A newly discovered method for analyzing and comparing the skin lipids in healthy patients and those with atopic dermatitis (AD) may lead...

Feb 15, 20172 min read

ACD statement aims to reduce ‘steroid phobia’

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) has released a consensus statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood...

Feb 10, 20171 min read

Skin Spectrum Summit 2016 Recap

For information or to register for Skin Spectrum Summit 2017 in visit www.skinspectrum.ca #SkinSpectrumSummit #Ethnodermatology #Acne...

Jan 4, 20172 min read

Prophylactic use of petrolatum could be cost-effective way to prevent AD

Researchers have found that common moisturizers could be a cost- effective way to prevent atopic dermatitis in high-risk newborns. In a...

Nov 25, 20162 min read

Air pollution may contribute to atopic dermatitis through activation of AhR transcription factor

Schema of AhR-mediated development and exacerbation of atopic dermatitis. AhR is activated by air pollutants, such as traffic-derived...

Nov 18, 20162 min read

Protein discovered in P. acnes protects against oxidative stress

Propionibacterium acnes Photo by Matthias Mörgelin, Lund University Investigators at the Lund University in Sweden have discovered that...

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