The risk of being diagnosed with mental health issues like anxiety and depression rises by 50 per cent for those with eczema. In Individuals without eczema, the rate is approximately 27%. This new information comes courtesy of a new study conducted by US dermatologists and allergists and published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Dermatology (March 5, 2019).
New study shows skin diseases are more common than previously thought
A new study has sought to determine just how prevalent skin diseases really are outside of a medical setting. The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (March 19, 2019) attempted to determine the size of the gap between the number of medically treated skin disease cases and the amount that go untreated.
Research Lends New Insights on Electroceutical Bandages
Researchers at Ohio State University have uncovered new clues about the effectiveness of electroceutical bandages.
Atopic dermatitis in children can negatively effect sleep
Atopic dermatitis can have a negative effect on sleep quality in children. Though pruritus can be worse at night, scratching episodes accounted for less than a quarter of nighttime disruptions. This has lead researchers to conclude that nighttime scratching is not the only factor in sleep
New Therapy Increases Melanin in Patients with Albinism
A medication used to treat tyrosinemia has been shown to increase melanin production in some people with oculocutaneous albinism type 1B. By increasing melanin production, the medication, nitisinone, could help protect people with albinism against UV rays and help improve their vision, which can also be affected by the condition.
History of smoking decreases survival rate in melanoma patients
Skin cancer patients with a history of smoking have a significantly lower survival rate than skin cancer patients who do not smoke. Smoking cigarettes decreases survival rate in melanoma patients by 40 per cent according to a new study published by the medical journal Cancer Research (Feb. 17, 2019).
Emollients used to treat eczema and psoriasis may pose fire risk
When emollients found in certain lotions, creams, and ointments are absorbed into fabrics they can pose a fire risk. Both paraffin and paraffin-free emollients, commonly found in products used to treat conditions like eczema and psoriasis have been shown to increase flammability in fabrics when allowed to absorb and dry.
Virtual reality an effective tool for reducing pain during minor medical procedures
Virtual reality could help reduce pain for patients undergoing minor medical procedures such as wart removal or wound cleaning.
Analysis of Blister Fluid Could Help in Diagnosis of Burn Depth and Severity
Analysis of proteins in blister fluid taken from pediatric burn patients can help physicians more accurately classify burn severity. This could result in quicker diagnosis of burn severity, which with appropriate treatment, could help decrease skin surface scarring.
Melanoma survival rate in US higher in states with more diagnosed cases
Patients in the United States who live in a state with a higher incidence of melanoma are more likely to survive the disease. Conversely, Americans who live in a state with a lower incidence of melanoma are less likely to survive the disease. Researchers believe that this seeming contradiction might be a result of better detection in more well-funded regions leading to better outcomes.
