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Patients with HS at higher risk of myocardial infarction, new study shows

A new study suggests that patients with HS are at a significantly higher risk of myocardial infarction.

Scarring reduced using local skin flap closure in Mohs surgery

The use of local skin flaps in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) appears to result in a lower Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) rating at six...

VIDEO: Researchers use mussel adhesive protein for scarless skin grafts

Researchers have developed a bioadhesive based on mussel adhesive protein to help wounds heal with minimal scarring.

Delayed large skin reactions to Moderna Covid vaccine more common in women, older patients

Women and people aged 30 to 69 years may be at higher risk of developing a delayed large local reaction (DLLR) after receiving the...

Herbal remedies investigated in chronic pruritus

While there is only limited evidence that herbal remedies have a clinical effect on chronic pruritus, it does appear that turmeric,...

Scar outcomes not improved by closer sutures in wound closure

Closer 1 cm suture spacing when closing wounds does not result in better cosmetic outcomes than 2 cm spacing, new findings show....

VIDEO: Internalized skin bias negatively impacts QoL of HS patients

A new study has shown that internalized skin bias negatively imacts the mental health and QoL of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.

High stress scores seen in patients with inflammatory skin diseases

New research from France has shown that about two-thirds of patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as adult acne, atopic...

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