Exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) may cause a type of DNA mutation not previously known to be associated with skin cancer, according to researchers who sequenced the genome of UV-irradiated yeast samples.
Case study shows face masks may cause allergic reaction
Mask wearing may trigger contact dermatitis for people with skin allergies, according to a recent case study.
New class of sedatives may boost melanoma therapies
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.
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