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New UV light technology may prevent epidermal infections from medical devices
Conventional germicidal UV light, with a wavelength of 254 nm, is also effective at killing bacteria, but it cannot be used in health care s
By Bianca Quijano
Sep 10, 20182 min read


Compound reverses hair loss, reduces hair whitening linked to fatty diets in mice
GSLs inhibited by D-PDMP are prevalent in keratinocytes and other cells that compose the epidermis. Investigators observed that mice fed a d
By Bianca Quijano
Aug 27, 20183 min read


New approach to activating oxygen may be used to treat cutaneous infections
A design of the hybrid photosensitizers has been patented by Dr, Zhang and his team. It can be formulated into a spray or gel form. Once the
By Bianca Quijano
Aug 20, 20182 min read


Experimental agent holds promise for treating chronic itch
In their experiments, the investigators were able to show that the experimental medication not only suppressed acute itch, but was also effe
by John Evans
Aug 17, 20182 min read


Walk for Camp Liberté
The nationwide Walk for Camp Liberté took place on June 7, 2018. More than 300 Galderma Canada employees—along with their friends,...
By Bianca Quijano
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Genetic cause for epidermodysplasia verruciformis identified
Individuals with epidermodysplasia verruciformis are vulnerable to ß-HPVs because their own genetic irregularities nullify those of the viru
by John Evans
Aug 7, 20182 min read


Excess of ‘immune alarm’ in skin cells may explain photosensitivity of lupus patients
The investigators hypothesized that higher levels of interferons in lupus patients, particularly in their keratinocytes, explains why up to
By Bianca Quijano
Jul 30, 20182 min read


Novel LED therapy may aid home-care of ulcers
"We think this device could be easily adapted to monitor ulcers remotely using cameras,” said lead author Dr. Michael Hughes. “They cou
by John Evans
Jul 27, 20182 min read
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