Dermatology

Patient satisfaction following Mohs micrographic surgery is affected by numerous factors, according to results of a prospective cohort study…

Patients with atopic dermatitis have a small increase in risk for venous thromboembolism, according to a new study. Read more…

Delays in treatment for melanoma is associated with higher mortality rates, according to a new study. Read more…

Researchers conducted a retrospective chart review to assess the correlation between isotretinoin and subtle mood changes…

Can mismatch repair screening in sebaceous carcinomas aid in cancer prevention treatment? Read to find out more…

The 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD), the most anticipated and significant event in the field of dermatology worldwide, will take place from 3rd–8th July 2023.

The results of a new literature review indicate that AD prevalence is higher in individuals identifying as Black or African American…

A study from Australia has linked the use of skincare products that contain goat milk to new-onset goat milk allergy…

New research has shed light on the close link between the common form of atopic dermatitis, eczema, and incidence of anxiety and depression…

Recent research has shown that foot antifungals prescribed for infections could be a causing factor of foot dermatitis…

Novel insights into retronychia have provided clinical clarity for healthcare professionals, allowing accurate diagnosis of the condition…

Research has demonstrated that the use of dual cytokine blockers can mitigate toxic reactions, including graft-versus-host-disease…

New research has revealed that a high-fibre diet has been linked to an increased progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with melanoma…

IMBALANCE in the gut’s microbiome, caused by a diet high in sugar and fats, may contribute to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis…

NEW research methodologies, which take advantage of enzymes in order to breakdown bacteria living on human skin, have revealed novel…

A study by Kim Papp looked at ruxolitinib as a topical cream for AD. Ruxolitinib works by inhibiting JAK1 and JAK2 on the cell surface and consequently affects the signalling cascade that would eventually produce pro-inflammatory cytokines.

PSORIASIS is a painful inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 125 million individuals worldwide. Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis.

HOME healthcare systems are critical for improving medical care during infectious disease epidemics and for overcoming the growing challenges of an…

MASS testing for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and many governments as a key strategy to…

PERSONALISED precision medicine is expanding into predictive capabilities, as researchers from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…

COMORBID autoimmune disease has been linked to diagnosis with atopic dermatitis in patients over 15 years. Case control study data from Sweden…

VACCINES against melanoma could be developed after new research has identified human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-peptides as unique markers for melanoma.

WOUND treatment and prevention of the skin ageing process could be aided by a newly discovered genetic factor.

DIVERSITY of the skin’s bacterial microbiome may depend upon genetic factors that help to determine healing in chronic wounds.

INNOVATIVE development of a novel wearable patch for topical delivery of treatment for melanoma may lead to a better treatment experience for patients.

GUIDELINES for the standard treatment options of rosacea, including recommendations for oral therapies, topical therapies, and light-based devices…

EVERY YEAR, 197,000 melanoma diagnoses are made globally, and in the UK alone the malignancy constitutes approximately 5% of cancer cases…

STAPHYLOCOCCAL (staph) infections are highly contagious and pose a huge risk to patients and development of vaccines for this infection has proved to be…

Makeup sponges are the beauty product which retain the greatest amount of bacteria, higher than that found in other cosmetics such as expired products…

DELIVERY of vaccines by means of a skin patch could reduce the need for vaccines requiring needles in less developed countries and presents no side effects. According to the author of this study…

ULTRAVIOLET radiation emitted with indoor tanning has been associated with an increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)…

Affecting approximately 50 million men and 30 million women in the USA, androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss…

With no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments available for repigmenting in vitiligo, limited improvements in vitiligo patients can be…

KEEPING skin moisturised and in good condition could decrease the risk of several chronic conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes..

YEAST species responsible for protection against fungi on the skin is also pivotal in the development of atopic dermatitis symptoms..

SKIN CANCER data from a newly established UK database have shown that skin cancer rates in the UK are much higher than previously thought…

PSORIASIS increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus; however, the reasons behind this link have not been reported. Now, researchers from…

The publication of EMJ Dermatology 6.1 is now available, containing a full review of the 27th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)…

Cyclatop, a 5% cyclosporine topical spray, may be poised to deliver a significant therapeutic improvement for atopic dermatitis patients. A new study by…

(Meth)acrylates are important components of acrylic nails, gel nails, and gel polish nails and could be the cause of an allergic epidemic, warns a…