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

Adults with atopic eczema are much more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than those without atopic eczema.

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

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

International students with acne and hyperpigmentation had decreased self-esteem, higher anxiety, and perceived impairment in academic success.

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,

This image shows colonies of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Photo credit: Janice Haney Carr, Jeff Hageman, M.H.S, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which Staphylococcus aureus delays wound healing. In a study, published in The   Journal of Clinical Investigation , the researchers found that quorum sensing—a proces

Adults with psoriasis saw significant improvement in their disease severity while adopting a Mediterranean diet.