Researchers have found that molecules in topical creams behave differently than previously thought, according to a study that will be presented as part of a presentation at the American Chemical Society 2019 National Meeting & Exposition this week in San Diego, California.
Study finds skin disease prurigo nodularis is often overlooked
A new study has found that prurigo nodularis (PN) may be more common than previously thought, but is often overlooked due to more serious comorbid conditions. The study, titled “Real-world prevalence of PN and burden of associated diseases,” was published online ahead of print in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Comprehensive New Study Sheds Light on Birth Delivery Mode and Effects on Skin Microbiome
A new study has found that the bacterial make up of a child’s skin is affected long term by the mode of birth. The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (August 8, 2019) looked at children up to the age of 10 years old to determine how their mode of birth may affect their skin microbiome.
Consuming more vitamin A may decrease risk of skin cancer
High consumption of vitamin A can decrease the risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at Brown University, was published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (July 31, 2019).
Study finds pavement can cause second degree burns when temperature is high enough
Pavement in the Southwestern United States can quickly burn human skin when air temperatures exceed 100 F (38 C), according to a new study. The study, which investigated second degree burns caused by hot pavement, was published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research (Jun 21, 2019; 40(4):422-426).
Smokers May Face Short Term Complications After Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin cancer surgery may pose more complications for smokers, according at a new study. The study, published online ahead of print in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery (June 13, 2019), examined the results of Mohs reconstructive surgery to remove skin cancer lesions on 1,008 patients.
A New Understanding of How Loose RNA Affects Skin Cells May Lead to Novel Therapies
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which certain skin rejuvenation techniques work.
New Model Helps Understand How Electricity Promotes Healing of Wounds
Researchers have discovered just how electrical stimulation helps to promote wound healing. Stimulating cells with electrical charges causes the cells to move toward the center of the wound, according to researchers of a new study. They discovered this with the help of a new tool that predicts how cells migrate within a wound, according to the study, which was published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology (June 15, 2019; 478:58-73).
Increase in flesh-eating bacteria may be caused by climate change
Five people have been infected by the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus in a region of the East Coast of the United States which had previously seen only one case in nearly a decade and researchers at Cooper University in New Jersey have said this may be a result of climate change. Five individuals from Delaware Bay were infected with the flesh eating bacteria during the summers of 2017 and 2018, according to a letter published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine (June 18, 2019).
Combination of Three Therapies May Slow Progression of Advanced Melanoma
Three therapies, when used in combination, may slow advanced melanoma, according to a new study led by researchers at UCLA. The study, published online ahead of print in the journal Nature Medicine (June 6, 2019) showed that the combination of dabrafenib, trametinib, and pembrolizaumab can slow the growth of advanced melanoma cancer cells.
