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New genetic variations linked to skin colour identified
A major motivator for the investigators is the historical lack of diversity in genetics research. For example, the first major study on the
by Bianca Quijano
Jan 28, 20193 min read


Chronic Idiopathic Patient Forum in Edmonton
For more information and to register, email kathrynclay@canadianskin.ca.
Derm City
Jan 28, 20191 min read
Targeting cell metabolism to prevent radiotherapy-induced fibrosis
“We were surprised to see that metabolic abnormalities were predominant and consistently found in patients with skin fibrosis, even years af
by John Evans
Jan 11, 20192 min read
Top 10 Lichen Sclerosus research priorities
“There is considerable need for further understanding of this condition as well as for improved knowledge and
awareness amongst the public a
by John Evans
Dec 28, 20182 min read
Treatments for prurigo nodularis reviewed
“By identifying which current and future therapies are effective for prurigo nodularis, we can gain a better understanding of the biological
by John Evans
Dec 14, 20182 min read


Bacterium abundant in the skin becoming resistant to antibiotics, may cause harmful infections
Notably, there was a small number of healthy individuals who were found to be carrying the more lethal form of the bacteria without knowing
By Bianca Quijano
Dec 3, 20182 min read
Ethnic differences in U.S. dermatology service usage identified
Per-capita expenditures also varied by ethnicity, with white patients spending approximately three times what black or Hispanic patients spe
by John Evans
Sep 28, 20182 min read


Patients want more information, decision input on medications used long-term
Published in Health and Social Care in the Community (July 30, 2018, online ahead of print), the study also revealed that more than one-quar
by John Evans
Sep 14, 20182 min read
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