New smartphone apps designed to help catch early signs of skin cancer using photographs may not be as accurate as previously thought, according to a new study published in The BMJ (Feb. 10, 2020).
Active ingredients in sunscreens may absorbed into skin at higher levels than previously thought
Absorption of the active ingredients in four commercially available sunscreens resulted in plasma concentrations that exceed the FDA safety threshold in participants in a new study. Researchers of the study, published in JAMA (Jan 21, 2020; 323(3):256-267) stressed that these findings do not suggest that individuals should stop using sunscreen.
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).
Study: Makeup Products May Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
A typical makeup case may be harboring potentially deadly “superbugs” such as E. coli and Staphylococci that can cause skin infections or worse, according to a new study.
The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Microbiology (Oct. 9, 2019) found that a high percentage of in-use makeup products may become exposed to infectious bacteria, which then live on the surfaces of the products.
Statin Medications May Leave Patients Vulnerable to Skin Infections
Statin medications can make patients vulnerable to skin and soft tissue infections, according to a new study. The study linked the skin infection issues with the discovery that statins may bring on new-onset diabetes.
Study: As Birth Weight Increases, So Does Risk of Food Allergies and Eczema
In an analysis of the relationship between birth weight and allergies researchers have found that higher weight-to-gestational-age ratios more often result in children who suffer from allergies. Results of the study were published online ahead of print in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Oct. 9, 2019).
Study Finds Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign to Be Effective
A new study has provided evidence that skin cancer prevention campaigns may be effective in reducing melanoma.
The study, published online ahead of print in PLOS Medicine (Oct. 8, 2019), looked at the Australian skin cancer prevention program, SunSmart.
Tanning Industry May Be Targeting Neighborhoods With Higher Ratio of Same Sex Couples
Tanning salons may be targeting neighborhoods with a higher percentage of same sex male couples, according to a new study. The study was published online ahead of print in JAMA Network Open (Oct. 4, 2019).
Therapy Using Exosomes From Human Skin Cells More Effective in Treating Sun Damage on Mice
Needle-free injections of human exsomes in mice are more effective in repairing sun-damaged skin cells than treatments such as retinol and stem cell therapy, according to a new proof-of concept study conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University.
Different Skin Cancer Therapies May Produce Varying Cosmetic Results
In a comparison of medical treatments for non-melanoma skin cancers, researchers found that Mohs micrographic surgery and brachytherapy treatments resulted better cosmetic outcomes more often.
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