by Northwestern University Credit: CC0 Public Domain As the air continues to dry and temperatures drop, the yearly battle against dry hands and skin has officially begun. New research from Northwestern University has found new evidence deep within the skin about the mechanisms controlling skin repair and renewal. Skin’s barrier function gives it the unique ability to fight...
A person may notice red dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from allergic reactions to heat exposure. Many causes of red dots on the skin are harmless and resolve on their own. Others may require at-home or over-the-counter (OTC) treatment. In this article, we discuss some of the possible causes of...
Posted Today A new method for analysing the structure of skin using a type of radiation known as T-rays could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer. A demonstration of how the T-ray equipment can be used to scan an individual’s skin. Image credit: University of Warwick...
Malone Mukwende, a student at St George’s, London has written a handbook Future doctor said medical schools don’t teach how illnesses appear on dark skin It comes as 186,000 people signed petition to urge doctors to be trained in how rashes present on BAME people too A black medical student has created a handbook for...
A MULTIVALVE SWEAT COLLECTOR FOR MONITORING HEALTH view more CREDIT: JENNIFER M. MCCANN/ PENN STATE A device that monitors health conditions in the body using a person’s sweat has been developed by Penn State and Xiangtan University researchers, according to Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics, Penn State. “We want to...
Chemical found in apple peel could transform multiple sclerosis treatment Compound could be turned into the first drug that reverses disease’s damage Testing on mice, paralysed animals given ursolic acid were able to walk again A chemical in apple peel could transform the treatment of multiple sclerosis, research reveals. The compound that gives apple skin...
by American College of Emergency Physicians New research in the January edition of Annals of Emergency Medicine reveals that cooling with running water is the best initial treatment for a child’s burn. Researchers found that cool running water can reduce the odds of needing a skin graft, expedite healing and lessen the chance that a...
Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually bacteria, that can be consumed to offer health benefits. The ability of certain microbes to confer health benefits on their host was recognized more than 100 years ago. In 1904, Elie Metchnikoff, a scientist at the Pasteur Institute, claimed that Bulgarian peasants lived longer by eating yogurt made from bacteria...
Pimple patches may work on surface-level acne like pus-filled pimples and blackheads, but aren’t effective for cystic acne. They’re made with zit-drying hydrocolloid, and many products have additional acne-fighting ingredients. It’s best to consult with a dermatologist for the most effective treatment plan for your skin. Is skin care the new self-care? Or has there...
by Jessica Kasparian Between the flu season and the coronavirus outbreak, the best advice to avoid getting sick is to wash your hands well—for a minimum of 20 seconds—and often. But all that soaping up, as well as dry air, can lead to ultra-dry skin. These 10 popular hand creams can restore lost moisture and...
