A new treatment for the chronic skin condition granuloma annulare may be on the horizon, according to a new study.
Playground duty can increase risk of skin cancer risk for teachers
Changes to teachers’ schedules could reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, according to an Australian study.
Significantly higher rate of melanoma in surfer population
Individuals who regularly surfed, rode a stand-up paddle board, and swam were found to develop melanoma at a significantly higher prevalence compared to the general population, according to an Australian study.
UV light linked to new type of DNA damage
Exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) may cause a type of DNA mutation not previously known to be associated with skin cancer, according to researchers who sequenced the genome of UV-irradiated yeast samples.
Case study shows face masks may cause allergic reaction
Mask wearing may trigger contact dermatitis for people with skin allergies, according to a recent case study.
New class of sedatives may boost melanoma therapies
Researchers have identified treatment-boosting therapies that may help improve response to metastatic melanoma, according to a new study.
Skin irritation is strong predictor of hospital-acquired pressure injury
Irritated skin was identified as the top risk factor for hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) in critical care patients, according to a new study.
Research identifies protein linked to childhood eczema
A recent discovery has honed in on a factor produced by bacteria that triggers eczema. Researchers at the University of Manchester in Manchester, England called the second immunoglobulin-binding protein (SBI) a unique trigger of eczema by Staphylococcus aureus.
Psoriasis and eczema TV commercials lack diversity
In the U.S., direct to consumer eczema and psoriasis TV commercials show a lack of diverse representation of patients, according to a new study.
Patients with mild AD may not have systemic inflammation
Mild atopic dermatitis may not trigger systemic immune activation, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Oct. 1, 2020).
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