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by John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 20, 20172 min read
New small molecule shows promise for inhibition of melanoma metastasis
A novel small-molecule drug, initially developed as a potential therapy for scleroderma, has been shown to inhibit melanoma metastasis by...


by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associated Editor
Jan 18, 20172 min read
How do solvents affect the skin?
Dr. Emma Sparr, Lund University (Photo: Gunnar Menander) Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a method that makes it...
by John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 13, 20172 min read
Sexual minority youth with dark skin use indoor tanning at unexpected rates
Rates of indoor tanning use by non-heterosexual, black, male teenagers have been found to be nearly as high as those of heterosexual,...


by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associated Editor
Jan 11, 20172 min read
Sun protective behaviours differ worldwide
A large international survey on sun exposure behaviours and skin cancer detection found there are many imperfections and geographical...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 6, 20172 min read
Transforming myofibroblasts to fat cells to prevent scar formation
New research shows that myofibroblasts in human skin can be induced to transform into fat cells, resulting in scar-less wound healing....


by Emily Innes-Leroux,
Jan 5, 20174 min read
Evidence-based approach to treating hidradenitis suppurativa
Therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)/acne inversa should be based upon evaluation of the inflammatory components, as well as the...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Dec 26, 20162 min read
Topical agent may prevent burn wound infection without antibiotics
A new technique to prevent the infection of burn wounds works by preventing the microbes from finding binding sites on host cells may...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Dec 21, 20162 min read
Partners can help identify melanoma
In a study of patients with previous melanoma diagnoses, their partners—who received skin examination training—identified far more mole...
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