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Disturbed microbiome a risk factor for severe radiodermatitis
Findings from a pilot study suggest the skin microbiome plays an important role in the risk of radiodermatitis associated with cancer...
John Evans
Feb 2, 20243 min read
Canadian dermatology residents express views on inclusion, diversity and equity in national essay competition
The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, in partnership with the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE),...
John Evans
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Missing proteins lead to rare congenital scalp defect
Researchers have identified the mechanisms behind mutations that cause the congenital condition known as aplasia cutis congenita...
Allan Ryan
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Microbiota imbalance may lead to hypopigmentation in lichen striatus
New research suggests that the skin microbiota, including C. acnes, may be involved in the development of hypopigmentation in lichen...
John Evans
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Precise design of JAK inhibitors may improve outcomes in variety of diseases
A study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York has reported some new insights into JAK inhibitors. While current...
Allan Ryan
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Topical corticosteroids affect incidence of osteoporosis, major osteoporotic fractures
In a large retrospective case–control study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Taiwanese...
Allan Ryan
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Canadian wildfires may have contributed to U.S. skin health challenges
New research supports the hypothesis that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. The work,...
John Evans
Jan 5, 20242 min read


New insights into blocking pain may be found in cutaneous leishmaniasis
Researchers have identified a possible mechanism for why cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions are painless, an understanding that could lead...
John Evans
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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