Researchers have identified treatment-boosting therapies that may help improve response to metastatic melanoma, according to a new study.
Skin irritation is strong predictor of hospital-acquired pressure injury
Irritated skin was identified as the top risk factor for hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) in critical care patients, according to a new study.
Research identifies protein linked to childhood eczema
A recent discovery has honed in on a factor produced by bacteria that triggers eczema. Researchers at the University of Manchester in Manchester, England called the second immunoglobulin-binding protein (SBI) a unique trigger of eczema by Staphylococcus aureus.
Psoriasis and eczema TV commercials lack diversity
In the U.S., direct to consumer eczema and psoriasis TV commercials show a lack of diverse representation of patients, according to a new study.
Patients with mild AD may not have systemic inflammation
Mild atopic dermatitis may not trigger systemic immune activation, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Oct. 1, 2020).
Underlying skin conditions do not increase susceptibility to Covid-19
In a new study, researchers from Seoul, South Korea have found that underlying skin disorders do not predispose patients to Covid-19.
Survey finds mental health struggles in many skin disease patients
A large proportion of patients with skin disease report that their condition significantly affects their mental health, according to a new study.
Damage to sweat glands caused by tattooing affects body’s heat dissipation
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found evidence that tattooed skin does not sweat normally.
Researchers worried about easy access to injectable neurotoxins online
Using neurotoxin products purchased online can put consumers at serious risk of developing complications that could range from disfiguration to stroke, according to researchers from the University of Miami in Florida.
Altered skin microbiome improves eczema
By altering the skin microbiome using live bacteria, researchers were able to improve eczema in children, according to a new study.
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