Inherited gene variations may dictate how cancers such as melanoma metastasize in an individual’s body, according to a new study.
Case study identifies foot lesions as potential Covid-19 symptom
A case study of a 13-year-old boy found evidence that acro-ischemia manifesting in the form of lesions on the toes may be a symptom in severe cases of Covid-19. Researchers in Italy investigated the case of a boy, who was observed to have foot lesions on Mar. 8, 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.
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.
Study: Molecules in topical creams behave differently than previously thought
Researchers have found that molecules in topical creams behave differently than previously thought, according to a study that will be presented as part of a presentation at the American Chemical Society 2019 National Meeting & Exposition this week in San Diego, California.
Study finds skin disease prurigo nodularis is often overlooked
A new study has found that prurigo nodularis (PN) may be more common than previously thought, but is often overlooked due to more serious comorbid conditions. The study, titled “Real-world prevalence of PN and burden of associated diseases,” was published online ahead of print in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
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