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Jan 221 min read

Missing proteins lead to rare congenital scalp defect

Researchers have identified the mechanisms behind mutations that cause the congenital condition known as aplasia cutis congenita...

Jan 52 min read

Canadian wildfires may have contributed to U.S. skin health challenges

New research supports the hypothesis that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. The work,...

Jan 13, 20232 min read

Fractional laser Tx may prevent keratinocyte carcinoma

New research by a Massachusetts General Hospital-led team indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the...

May 13, 20222 min read

Potential topical Tx for giant congenital nevi

Early research suggests it may be possible to treat giant congenital melanocytic nevi in children with a topical approach, rather than a...

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Skin reactions may show efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors

New findings suggest the development of cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs) is associated with better treatment efficacy and...

Feb 26, 20212 min read

Role of IL-33 in skin cancer clarified

Researchers have developed a greater understanding of the role interleukin (IL)-33 plays in driving the chronic inflammation that can...

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