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Laser treatment therapy significantly effective for QoL in HS
CO2 laser treatment significantly improved quality of life in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Jeremy Visser
Nov 51 min read


Potential therapy for lethal drug-induced skin reactions?
The FPR1-inhibitory activity of the candidate compounds was evaluated using an in vitro SJS/TEN assay. Cell death inhibition was assessed by live/dead staining following treatment with various concentrations of each compound. Among the seven candidates, CDCA exhibited a specific and potent inhibitory effect on cell death, even at low concentrations. Image modified from Kimura H et al., Nat Commun . 2025. A Japanese research group has identified a promising therapeutic candida
Allan Ryan
Nov 32 min read


First epidermolysis bullosa simplex-specific assessment tool developed
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Photo by James Heilman, MD, via Wikimedia Commons Researchers have developed the first disease-specific clinical tool to assess the severity of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), according to a study recently published in JAMA Dermatology . EBS is the most common subtype of epidermolysis bullosa. Despite its prevalence, there is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for EBS, and clinicians have lacked a standardized method fo
Derm City
Oct 312 min read


VIDEO: Atopic eczema linked to higher instances of suicidal thoughts
Adults with atopic eczema are much more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than those without atopic eczema.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 281 min read


Skin disorders common among people with HIV despite modern treatments, study finds
Human fungal infection (Dermatophytosis/Mycosis) on the forearm. Photo by Asurnipal via Wikimedia Commons Nearly half of people living with HIV continue to experience skin conditions, despite major advances in antiretroviral therapy, according to new research led by investigators at George Washington University. The study, published through the DC Cohort—a major longitudinal project tracking HIV outcomes in the Washington, D.C. area—reviewed medical records from 11,738 adults
Allan Ryan
Oct 272 min read


Early family life stress raises psoriasis risk
New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure—such as divorce or separation—experienced during the first year of life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later in life. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , emphasize the need to protect young children from stressful life factors that threaten their security and emotional well-being. According to a press release , this is the first
John Evans
Oct 242 min read


VIDEO: Acne, hyperpigmentation linked to decreased self-esteem, anxiety in international students
International students with acne and hyperpigmentation had decreased self-esteem, higher anxiety, and perceived impairment in academic success.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 211 min read


Embryonic stem cells shape the skin’s healing power
Stefania Nicoli, PhD. Photo courtesy Yale School of Medicine The outer surface of the skin, noted for its regenerative processes, may owe its resilience to lessons learned before birth. In a study published October 10 in Nature Communications , researchers at Yale School of Medicine report that embryonic skin stem cells establish the physical and molecular groundwork that allows the body to repair itself throughout life. Led by Kaelyn Sumigray, PhD, and Stefania Nicoli, PhD,
Allan Ryan
Oct 202 min read
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