Influence from friends and social media may cause young women to ignore the risks of indoor tanning, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health (Nov. 28, 2018).
Seasonal changes in skin lipids may worsen acne in winter
During the winter months, ceramides in the stratum corneum of acne skin are found to be lowered. This coincides with an increase in transepidermal water loss that is more often found in acne-prone skin compared to healthy skin. These lower levels of ceramides partly resolve in the summer months, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology (Aug. 2018; 27(8):833-836).
Gender and aged-based modifications in psoriasis treatments may be needed
A Switzerland-based study found that patients of different genders and age groups have varying priorities when it comes to their psoriasis treatments. For younger patients, appearance in social situations was a major motivating factor in seeking treatment for psoriasis. For older patients, improved sleep quality was a more important treatment outcome. These different goals need to be considered when creating treatment plans for patients.
Caffeine consumption linked to decreased rosacea symptoms
A study on nearly 5,000 patients found that women who consumed four or more cups of coffee per day had a lower incidence of rosacea symptoms. Interestingly, caffeine intake from other foods such as tea, soda, and chocolate did not have the same effect.
Telemedicine may be as effective as in-person therapy for psoriasis
Researchers studied 300 patients who were randomly selected for either online care or in-person care and observed the improvement of their symptoms over a 12 month period.
Sweat sensors applied to skin may help eczema patients
Wearable skin sensors that can analyze a person’s sweat may allow doctors to gauge whether a certain type of antibody treatment will be effective for eczema patients.
Blood serum may activate dormant skin cells
Researchers from Oslo University Hospital found that blood serum can induce spontaneous migration and proliferation of skin cells, even when no wound is present.
New app for diagnosing skin conditions
A telemedicine company called VSee has just launched an AI program that can diagnose dermatologic conditions by scanning a database of skin disease images.
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