Rosacea patients are more likely to experience high frequency sensorineural hearing loss according to a recent study.
Researchers use mussel adhesive protein for scarless skin grafts
Researchers have developed a bioadhesive based on mussel adhesive protein to help wounds heal with minimal scarring. The adhesive assists skin transplantation in healing the skin without the use of sutures.
University of Toronto establishes Chair in Ethnodermatology position
The University of Toronto has just established the AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology, one of the first positions of its kind, to support diversity in dermatology training, research and care, according to a press release.
Risankizumab worsened symptoms in patients with severe asthma, new study finds
A new study tested risankizumab, approved for the treatment of psoriasis, in patients with severe asthma and found it worsened their asthma symptoms.
Research finds that movement of skin stem cells linked to skin regeneration
Researchers have found that skin regeneration is associated with the ability of skin stem cells to move toward the injury.
Researchers develop technique for visualizing melanocytes in 3D
Researchers have developed a technique that allows the 3D visualization of every cell containing melanin in whole zebrafish. Using X-ray imaging, the researchers were able to obtain quantitative measurements and map the location of each melanocyte.
New research suggests sunlight exposure guidelines may need revisions
Solar exposure guidelines for recommended vitamin D synthesis may need to be revised, according to a new study. The guidelines were determined more than 30 years ago and the accuracy of the risk and benefit calculations for sun exposure have been questioned.
Subtype of atopic dermatitis that increases in midlife linked to poorer health outcomes
Researchers have identified a subtype of atopic dermatitis (AD) that is more likely to worsen into mid-adulthood and may be linked to poorer physical and mental health.
New varieties of melanocytes identified, may lead to targeted melanoma treatments
Researchers have discovered different types of melanocytes, some of which are associated with subtypes of melanoma that predominantly affect people of colour. The authors of the paper predict this discovery may lead to more targeted treatments for melanoma, according to a press release.
Researchers link type 2 diabetes to increased prevalence of skin diseases
Researchers have found an increased prevalence of skin diseases in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), compared to non-diabetic Chinese adults. The research suggested significant differences of disturbances of pigmentation and neurological and psychogenic dermatoses across patients with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and T2DM.
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