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Covid-19: Mask-wearing leads to facial dermatoses in joggers
Joggers wearing face masks as a preventative measure against Covid-19 experienced facial dermatoses according to a study conducted in India.
Dhiren Mahiban
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Flatworms may be a valid model for skin irritation testing
Planaria flatworms, as an alternative to rabbits or other animals, may be an effective model for testing topical skin therapies,...
John Evans
Oct 2, 20202 min read


Study finds talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE
Researchers found the best lubricants for frontline healthcare workers wearing PPE are those that do not absorb into the skin.
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 28, 20202 min read


Patients who develop amelanotic melanomas more likely to carry albinism mutation
Individuals who develop pale coloured, amelanotic melanomas are more likely to carry a single copy of a mutation associated with...
John Evans
Sep 25, 20201 min read


Video: Register for the sixth Skin Spectrum Summit
This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 4.75 Mainpro+
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Study finds certain immunosuppressing treatments do not increase risk for Covid-19
Patients on immunosuppressive therapies for common skin and rheumatic diseases are not at an increased risk for contracting Covid-19.
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Studying live cells from EB wound dressings provides new insights into healing
Researchers studying epidermolysis bullosa (EB), using the unusual approach of collecting live cells from discarded wound dressings, have...
John Evans
Sep 18, 20203 min read


Fall babies are at higher risk of a lifetime of allergic diseases
Researchers have determined the time of year a baby is born may be a risk factor for allergic diseases.
Dhiren Mahiban
Sep 14, 20203 min read
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