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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...
Allan Ryan
Jul 18, 20222 min read


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.
Jeremy Visser
Jun 29, 20221 min read


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...
John Evans
Jun 17, 20221 min read


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,...
Allan Ryan
Jun 6, 20221 min read


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....
John Evans
May 20, 20222 min read


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.
Jeremy Visser
Apr 13, 20221 min read


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...
Allan Ryan
Mar 21, 20221 min read


VIDEO: University of Toronto establishes Chair in Ethnodermatology position
U of T has just established the AbbVie Chair in Ethnodermatology to support diversity in dermatology training, research and care.
Jeremy Visser
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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