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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


Protein in sensory nerves acts as sensor for mechanical itch
The protein PIEZO1 in sensory nerves appears to be a key detector of mechanical itch—as opposed to chemically-induced itch caused by...
Allan Ryan
Jun 27, 20222 min read


One-third of psoriasis patients have metabolic syndrome
The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among patients with psoriasis is 32%, researchers report online in the Journal of the...
John Evans
Jun 24, 20221 min read


VIDEO: Psoriasis patients value skin clearance, symptom control as most important treatment outcomes
Patient with psoriasis value skin clearance and symptom control as most important treatment outcomes, according to a new study.
Jeremy Visser
Jun 22, 20221 min read


Study identifies tissue characteristics of stable vitiligo
A new study has utilized multimodal analyses of skin affected by vitiligo in an attempt to provide some answers regarding why white...
Allan Ryan
Jun 20, 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


VIDEO: Thirdhand smoke exposure can cause skin damage
Concentrations of nicotine that settle on surfaces, also called thirdhand smoke, as well as electronic cigarette spills can damage the skin.
Jeremy Visser
Jun 15, 20221 min read


Fish intake linked to higher risk of melanoma
A new study from Brown University, published in Cancer Causes & Control (2022; 33:921–928) appears to demonstrate a link between higher...
Allan Ryan
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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