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EADV 2023 Day 1 Morning: The Pathogenesis of Psoriasis
Dr. Mark Kirchoff reports lives from the 2023 EADV Congress in Berlin and gives insights into the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Mechanisms behind feelings of skin “tightness” after cleanser use identified
Researchers at Stanford University in California have identified the mechanisms in the skin that produce feelings of “tightness” after...
John Evans
Sep 29, 20233 min read


MEK inhibitors may help treat Darier disease
A study from the University of Washington (UW) indicates that the blistering and recurrent skin infections seen in patients with Darier...
Allan Ryan
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Researchers measure hydraulic permeability of the skin layers
Researchers have developed a method to quantify the hydraulic permeability—the ability of water to move in all directions through...
John Evans
Aug 25, 20231 min read


Deadline approaching for the Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program
Time is running out for Canadian dermatology residents to apply to the Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program, supported...
John Evans
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Sun-seeking impacts skin microbiome
Sun-seeking behaviour on holiday can impact the skin microbiota, new research has found. In the study, published in Frontiers in Aging,...
John Evans
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Resistance training reduces signs of skin aging including improving dermal thickness
In a study comparing the effects of aerobic training (AT) and resistance training (RT) on signs of skin aging, researchers found both...
John Evans
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Genetic risk factors for HS identified
Researchers have identified genetic risk loci that contribute to the genetic risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The...
John Evans
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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