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by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
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...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Nov 16, 20161 min read
Pre-vascularized stem cell sheets may improve split-thickness skin grafts
A new technique for combining pre-vascularized sheets of dermal stem cells with split-thickness skin grafts (STSG) may improve the...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Nov 11, 20162 min read
Topical agent reduces radiation-related skin damage
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have shown that a topical therapy applied before radiation exposure—such as...


by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 10, 20162 min read
Six tips for men’s skin care from AAD
In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month in November, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) released tips on...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Nov 8, 20164 min read
Strategies for treatment of patients with dysesthesia
When treating patients with dysesthesia it is important to quantify their sensations and understand the sensations biologically, said Dr....


By John Evans, Associate Editor
Oct 28, 20162 min read
“Breaking Barriers”—World Psoriasis Day 2016 seeks to promote access to care, fight the stigma of di
Oct. 29 has been designated World Psoriasis Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Barriers,’ according to the International Federation...


by Emily Innes-Leroux
Oct 26, 20162 min read
23 new genes found to be associated with vitiligo
By James Heilman, MD [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) via Wikimedia Commons Researchers have identified 23...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Oct 24, 20162 min read
Skin of colour organ transplant recipients at higher risk of skin cancer post-transplantation
Non-Caucasian organ transplant recipients face an increased risk of developing skin cancer post-transplantation, according to findings...
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