By Syed S. A.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives responsible for regulating several physiological activities with profound importance in dermatology and skincare. They are the most widely utilized active ingredient in topical skin rejuvenation therapies. The various forms of retinoids have found a plethora of applications in dermatological and cosmetic care...
by Cassidy Symons, University of California – San Diego Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or spend more time in the sun, their skin tends to become drier and more wrinkled, Recent findings have identified an exciting potential new link to...
For years, scientists have been unsure as to what triggers the skin condition Those affected have been given creams aimed at relieving their symptoms But new research offers hope of an eventual treatment targeting the root cause They discovered sufferers are missing a vital protein called filaggrin in their skin A cure for eczema could...
Skin complications usually occur when blood sugar levels are too high, and they are often the first visible sign of diabetes. An estimated one-third of people with diabetes experience skin conditions either related to or influenced by the condition. Medication options exist, but managing blood sugars is normally the best prevention and treatment option. Type 2 diabetes and skin...
