Researchers have discovered a new way to prevent damage to hair follicles caused by chemotherapy.
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).
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).
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.
Largest of Its Kind Study Examines Safety of Systemic Treatments for Patients with Psoriasis
A large new study has evaluated the risk of infection associated with various biologic therapies for patients with psoriasis finding that there was a significantly decreased risk with certain medications.
Compounds found in ginkgo biloba may have topical antimicrobial properties
Early research from scientists at Atlanta’s Emory University shows that extracts from Ginkgo biloba tree seeds may have antibacterial properties that could help treat certain skin infections. A reference from a 16th century traditional Chinese medicine manual, the Ben Cao Gang Mu led researchers to investigate claims that the ancient tree contained chemicals that could treat skin infections.
Researchers discover powerful antimicrobial resistant gene variant
A team of researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine has recently made the discovery of a powerful new variant of an antimicrobial resistant gene, which shields bacteria from the commonly used hospital antiseptic, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG).
Large Study Shows That a Popular Acne Therapy is not a Risk Factor For Depression
The popular acne drug, isotretinoin, is not a specific risk factor for depression or mood disorders as previously thought, according to a large study of more than 38,000 patients. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in March.
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.
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