Oxford University scientists found the jab improved the skin of 12 patients Charities said the results of the study on etokimab were ‘hugely exciting’ Researchers are now planning to trial the treatment on 300 eczema sufferers By STEPHEN MATTHEWS HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 14:00 EDT, 23 October 2019 | UPDATED: 15:42 EDT, 23 October 2019 Millions of eczema patients may benefit from...
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Suntanner, heal thyself: Exosome therapy may enable better repair of sun, age-damaged skin
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY In the future, you could be your very own fountain of youth – or at least your own skin repair reservoir. In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from North Carolina State University have shown that exosomes harvested from human skin cells are more effective at repairing sun-damaged skin cells in mice than popular retinol or stem cell-based treatments currently in...
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Unique report details dermatological progression and effective treatment of a severe jellyfish sting
Experts describe in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine what patients and clinicians should expect after a severe jellyfish sting and recommend how to manage this for best results in the field and throughout follow-up treatment ELSEVIER Philadelphia, September 5, 2019 – A detailed case report and comprehensive sequence of photographs in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, published...
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Moisturizers May Be Turning Your Skin Into ‘Swiss Cheese’
Posted Today Visit any drugstore and you’ll find a dizzying array of choices for skin-care products. That’s no surprise, says UC San Francisco dermatology professor Peter Elias, MD, since at least half of Americans, maybe more, have sensitive skin or a diagnosed skin condition such as eczema, atopic dermatitis or rosacea. But moisturizers and other...
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Smart Bandage Pulls Skin Together to Speed Healing
MEDGADGET EDITORSCRITICAL CARE, MEDICINE, NEWS, PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY Wounds on the skin are usually treated with bandages that protect the area and keep it moist, but which don’t actively help to promote healing. Researchers at Harvard and McGill universities have now created a mechanotherapy bandage that actually works to close the wound, keeps...
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How to treat razor bumps
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Razor bumps are ingrown hairs that develop after shaving or using other hair removal techniques, such as waxing or plucking. The medical term for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae. Ingrown hairs develop when hair starts to grow back into the skin, rather than up and out. After removing...
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Black skin care: The top 5 tips
By Jayne Leonard Reviewed by Owen Kramer, MD Everyone’s skin is different and can benefit from a tailored care routine. Black skin contains more melanin than lighter skin. Melanin-producing cells may be more susceptible to the effects of inflammation and injury, which may be more noticeable in dark skin than in light skin. Different skin care routines benefit different skin colors,...
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Causes and treatments for thinning hair
By Adrienne Stinson Reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, MD As people get older, their hair may start to lose volume and thickness. In some cases, thinning hair is linked with diet, nutrient deficiencies, or hereditary hair loss. In most cases, thinning hair is not linked with overall health concerns. However, it can affect people’s mental health and self-esteem. People can...
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How wrinkles could be a thing of the past: Scientists create drugs which could keep the skin youthful by boosting levels of a crucial protein
Scientists from the University of Colorado did research on mice and in the lab They said rubbing certain chemicals into the skin could help it regenerate These boost levels of an elastic protein which dwindles over time By COLIN FERNANDEZ SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 13:00 EDT, 3 April 2019 | UPDATED: 13:29 EDT, 3 April 2019 Saggy, wrinkled faces could soon be a thing of the past as researchers have identified...
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What to know about lichen planus and psoriasis
Lichen planus and psoriasis are common skin conditions that can cause similar symptoms. Because of this, people may confuse the two. Both lichen planus and psoriasis can cause patches of scaly bumps or rashes on the skin. A doctor can usually tell the conditions apart with a physical exam, though they may need further tests...
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