A new study has recommended physicians place more emphasis on erythema in rosacea. The authors suggest that because erythema has a significant effect on quality of life it should be prioritized for treatment.
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.
Pliaglis returns to Canadian market
Dr. Julia Carroll, dermatologist and founder of Compass Dermatology in Toronto, recently spoke on the Skin Spectrum Podcast about topical anesthetic options for pain management and how she has reintroduced Pliaglis into her practice.
She spoke with Dr. Lisa Kellett, dermatologist and founder of DLK on Avenue in Toronto, who detailed how she avoids longer wait times by using the time it takes for topical anesthetics to take effect by educating and checking in with her patients.
Hydrogel developed for accelerated diabetic wound healing
A hydrogel has been developed for treating chronic diabetic wounds that accelerates healing by delivering oxygen to the wound. The hydrogel solidifies at body temperature and uses microspheres to gradually releases oxygen into the wound, decreasing inflammation, helping remodel tissue and accelerating healing.
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.
Researchers target skin protein that may be linked to severity of psoriasis
New research has suggested that the levels of interferon kappa, a skin protein, may be linked to the severity of psoriasis.
New research suggests bias in studies detailing risk of Covid-19 in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients
A recent systematic evaluation of studies on the risk of Covid-19 in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has suggested a high risk of bias. Specifically, papers linking respiratory infection in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients treated with biological therapies.
Cutaneous human papilloma virus may predict squamous cell carcinoma, study shows
According to new research, cutaneous human papillomavirus (HPV) may be linked to incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Researchers use magnesium hydroxide to develop smart wound dressings
Researchers have developed smart wound dressings using magnesium hydroxide nano sheets that will alert patients when a wound is not properly healing.
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