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SkIN Canada receives new funding from CIHR
Founded in 2019 by Dr. An-Wen Chan, the Skin Investigation Network of Canada (SkIN Canada) is designed to improve skin health through...
Allan Ryan
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Disturbed microbiome a risk factor for severe radiodermatitis
Findings from a pilot study suggest the skin microbiome plays an important role in the risk of radiodermatitis associated with cancer...
John Evans
Feb 2, 20243 min read


VIDEO: Study suggests high prevalence of HS in younger Finnish patients
According to a recent study, there is a high prevalence of HS in Finland among patients in their 30s.
Jeremy Visser
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Canadian dermatology residents express views on inclusion, diversity and equity in national essay competition
The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy, in partnership with the Dermatology Industry Taskforce on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (DiTiDE),...
John Evans
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Acne vaccine shows promise in early research
Findings from animal model research show promising results for an acne vaccine that targets a pro-inflammatory variant of hyaluronidase...
John Evans
Jan 26, 20242 min read


VIDEO: Early acne education may improve health literacy, treatment compliance
A recent medical student-led initiative has shown that early acne education can help improve health literacy and treatment compliance.
Jeremy Visser
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Missing proteins lead to rare congenital scalp defect
Researchers have identified the mechanisms behind mutations that cause the congenital condition known as aplasia cutis congenita...
Allan Ryan
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Microbiota imbalance may lead to hypopigmentation in lichen striatus
New research suggests that the skin microbiota, including C. acnes, may be involved in the development of hypopigmentation in lichen...
John Evans
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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