FDA approves Octapharma’s Octagam® 10% for adult dermatomyositis
FDA approval based on positive results of international, multi-center ProDERM studyCredit: Octapharma PARAMUS, N.J. - The U.S. Food and Drug ...
Tag: Dermatology
More complex than we thought: The body’s reaction to contact allergens
Hair dye, perfume, jewellery. Beautifying to most, but for some they are equivalent to rashes, irritation and reduced quality of ...
A new approach to metastatic melanoma discovered
Combining chemotherapy and BRAF oncogene inhibitors is a very effective strategy for fighting metastatic melanoma, the leading cause of death ...
Artificial intelligence provides faster diagnosis for debilitating blistering disease
Credit: UMCG/University of Groningen Scientists at the University of Groningen have trained an Artificial Intelligence system to recognize a specific ...
‘Fortunate accident’ may yield immunity weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Johns Hopkins Medicine study uncovers enzyme inhibitor that boosts immune system to fight MRSA and other dangerous skin infectionsCredit: National ...
Biochemical pathway to skin darkening holds implications for prevention of skin cancers
BOSTON - A skin pigmentation mechanism that can darken the color of human skin as a natural defense against ultraviolet ...
Common moles could serve as players in battling melanoma and preventing its recurrence
Populations at high risk of melanoma could particularly benefit from an approach that harnesses the immune powers of CD4+ T ...
Skin reactions after COVID-19 vaccination: Rare, uncommonly recur after second dose
Study's findings provide reassurance to individuals with concerns about vaccination BOSTON - Skin problems such as itchiness, rashes, hives and ...
Cutaneous reactions after mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
What The Study Did: Hospital employees were surveyed about symptoms such as a rash, itching, hives or swelling around the ...
AI spots healthy stem cells quickly and accurately
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have designed an artificial intelligence system that rapidly identifies stem cells for ...
It’s true: Stress does turn hair gray (and it’s reversible)
Credit: Columbia University Irving Medical Center/eLife Legend has it that Marie Antoinette's hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading ...
Attention anti-vaccinators: Skin reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are no cause for alarm
An extensive review of the literature finds the most frequently reported reactions have been misrepresented or exaggerated in the media ...
Switching from Western diet to a balanced diet may reduce skin, joint inflammation
Foods high in sugar and fat disrupt the gut and trigger psoriasis flares (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- The secret to healthier ...
Men who perceive their marriage as unsuccessful are at high risk for premature death
TAU Study of 10,000 Israeli men findsCredit: Tel Aviv University Dissatisfaction with married life raises the risk of dying from ...
Surprising spider hair discovery may inspire stronger adhesives
Engineers impressed by the functional great diversity of hairs on spider legsCredit: B Poerschke, SN Gorb and F Schaber Just ...
Hair follicles heal blisters at personal cost
Credit: Yu Fujimura, et al. EMBO Reports. June 4, 2021 A team of scientists has shown that the healing of ...
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Human health records and studies of lab mice suggest that vitamin D levels influence the desire for opioids and sun-seeking ...
Internal compression stocking helps against varicose veins
Medicine applying a thin sheath around the defective vein eliminated the varicose vein problem in over 95 per cent of ...
Understanding the skin’s defense system
MSU research is revealing how immune cells organize themselves in the epidermis EAST LANSING, Mich. - It can be easy ...
Immune therapy after surgery lowers relapse risk in patients with high-risk melanoma
Results of SWOG S1404 trial to be reported at ASCO 2021Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute PORTLAND, OR - Patients with high-risk ...