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Skin disease may be exacerbated by remnants of third-hand smoke
The results of a small study indicate that third-hand smoke (THS)—the incinerated particles of smoke that settle on clothing and other...
Allan Ryan
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Belimumab improves cutaneous lupus erythematosus regardless of systemic lupus
Recent findings show that the B-cell inhibitor belimumab significantly improved cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) whether or not...
John Evans
Nov 11, 20222 min read


VIDEO: Study shows AD and bacterial skin infections higher in Indigenous youth
A recent study has shown that AD and bacterial skin infection rates are higher in Indigenous youth compared to non-Indigenous youth.
Jeremy Visser
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Models predict low mortality in certain patients with stage 1 melanoma
According to a new study, models based on cancer registry data can help identify subsets of stage 1 melanoma patients with very low...
Allan Ryan
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Reactivating fetal healing protein NPGPx could improve chronic diabetic wounds
Recent research has shown promising early results in re-activating a protein associated with rapid wound healing. The protein quickly...
John Evans
Nov 4, 20222 min read


VIDEO: Prolonged corticosteroid exposure linked to adverse effects in AD patients, study shows
Adult and pediatric AD patients have experienced more adverse effects after prolonged use of corticosteroids.
Jeremy Visser
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Spinach derivative shows promise in AD
An early investigational report indicates that a compound derived from baby spinach leaves may be developed into an effective topical...
Allan Ryan
Oct 31, 20222 min read


Relatlimab/nivolumab combo improves melanoma outcomes, may avoid surgery
Findings from a study of patients with stage III melanoma treated with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors relatlimab and...
John Evans
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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