Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology recently discovered that the neutrons that trigger itch in hairy skin are different neutrons that the ones that trigger itch in glabrous or non-hairy skin.
Patients on oral isotretinoin are not at increased risk of Covid-19 infection
Compared to patients on topical acne treatments, patients on oral isotretinoin are not at increased risk of becoming infected by Covid-19, according to a recent study.
Skin cancer risk for patients with vitiligo does not increase after UVB phototherapy
For patients with vitiligo, extended treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy does not lead to an increase in their risk of developing skin cancer, according to a new study. The study, published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (Mar. 11, 2020), took a deeper look at UVB phototherapy, which is often used for vitiligo patients.
Mercury exposure may increase risk of skin cancer
Exposure to mercury could lead to an increased risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer, according to a new study. The study, published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Dermatology (Feb. 5, 2020), used information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to cross track mercury exposure from fish and skin cancer rates.
Study: Neuron-like activity discovered in skin cells
Researchers have discovered that neuron-like signaling happens between specialized skin cells. Authors of the study published in the Journal of Cell Biology (Jan. 6, 2020; 219(1)) said that bursts of calcium travel between melanocytes at the bottom of the skin’s epidermis.
Discovery of new RNA molecule could be key for early detection of skin cancer
The discovery of a new RNA molecule could lead to earlier detection of squamous cell carcinoma in the future, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Pathology (Feb. 2020; 190(2):503-517), found that the molecule, named PRECSIT, is integral in determining how squamous cell carcinoma grows and spreads.
Lack of skin self-examinations may lead to higher skin cancer mortality in rural communities
Lack of self-examinations may be a key reason that certain populations in rural areas face higher skin cancer mortality rates, according to a new study. The study, which looked at sparsely populated rural communities in the Western United States found that a chronic lack of self examination was the biggest obstacle to early detection of skin cancer. These findings, made by researchers at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, were published online ahead of print in Psychology, Health, & Medicine (Dec. 17, 2019).
Robotic tattoo removal system may make procedure faster and more accurate
Scientists working at the Brain Tool Laboratory at Duke University have developed a new robot-guided laser removal system for unwanted tattoos. The laboratory is known for developing robot-guided laser surgical systems, and the tattoo removal robot is just the latest.
Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer
New research has pointed to a link between bariatric surgery and a patient’s likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Investigators said that they undertook the research because of the establishment of obesity as a risk factor for developing melanoma.
Study: Molecules in topical creams behave differently than previously thought
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.
