Five people have been infected by the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus in a region of the East Coast of the United States which had previously seen only one case in nearly a decade and researchers at Cooper University in New Jersey have said this may be a result of climate change. Five individuals from Delaware Bay were infected with the flesh eating bacteria during the summers of 2017 and 2018, according to a letter published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine (June 18, 2019).
Combination of Three Therapies May Slow Progression of Advanced Melanoma
Three therapies, when used in combination, may slow advanced melanoma, according to a new study led by researchers at UCLA. The study, published online ahead of print in the journal Nature Medicine (June 6, 2019) showed that the combination of dabrafenib, trametinib, and pembrolizaumab can slow the growth of advanced melanoma cancer cells.
S. Aureus Bacteria Infection Puts Children with Eczema at High Risk for Food Allergies
Food allergies can be triggered in children with eczema if they become infected with Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacteria, according to a new study. Researchers of the study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (May 31, 2019, published online ahead of print) sought to investigate the link between S aureus, eczema, and food allergies such as sensitivity to peanuts and eggs.
Hispanic and black children more likely to miss school due to atopic dermatitis
Hispanic and black children miss more school due to chronic skin diseases like eczema than white children, according to a new study. The study, published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (May 22, 2019) looked at data culled from the national eczema registry.
Study: Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Found on Pinterest May Leave Skin Vulnerable
Ineffective recipes for homemade sunscreens are being praised on social media platforms such as Pinterest, according to a new study. A study published online ahead of print in the journal Health Communication (May 21, 2019), investigated how homemade sunscreens were marketed, shared, and portrayed on Pinterest.
Largest of Its Kind Study Examines Safety of Systemic Treatments for Patients with Psoriasis
A large new study has evaluated the risk of infection associated with various biologic therapies for patients with psoriasis finding that there was a significantly decreased risk with certain medications.
NB-UVB Therapy Safe and Effective for Some Skin Conditions
A new study has helped to establish that NB-UVB microphototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for a number of skin conditions. That study, which was published in the Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (April, 18, 2019; 49: 595-603) looked at a population of 173 patients with vitiligo, alopecia areata, lichen simplex chronicus, palmoplantar psoriasis, and psoriais vulgaris.
Women pay more for OTC facial moisturizers than men according to new study
Women pay more than men for the same facial moisturizer products according to a new study published online ahead of print in the in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (April 15, 2019). In investigating the products sold by these retailers, researchers looked for marketing cues such as language, graphical design, and container shape to determine if products were priced differently based on which gender they were geared toward.
Compounds found in ginkgo biloba may have topical antimicrobial properties
Early research from scientists at Atlanta’s Emory University shows that extracts from Ginkgo biloba tree seeds may have antibacterial properties that could help treat certain skin infections. A reference from a 16th century traditional Chinese medicine manual, the Ben Cao Gang Mu led researchers to investigate claims that the ancient tree contained chemicals that could treat skin infections.
Researchers discover powerful antimicrobial resistant gene variant
A team of researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine has recently made the discovery of a powerful new variant of an antimicrobial resistant gene, which shields bacteria from the commonly used hospital antiseptic, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG).
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