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Infantile hemangiomas: New segmental mapping finds new patterns
A newly recognized C-shaped pattern of segmental scalp hemangioma is among the findings of a study that analyzed 549 segmental and...
John Evans
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Electric field application may reduce skin fibrosis
Applying an electric field to the skin appears to influence collagen pathways in the skin, temporarily reducing collagen production and...
John Evans
Oct 22, 20211 min read


VIDEO: Researchers develop technique for visualizing melanocytes in 3D
Researchers have developed a technique that allows the 3D visualization of every cell containing melanin in whole zebrafish.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 20, 20211 min read


Suicidal behaviours not increased with use of isotretinoin
A retrospective study of an insurance database in the U.S. has revealed patients with acne who were prescribed isotretinoin were less...
John Evans
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Zinc oxide may reduce efficacy of other UV protection
Zinc oxide in sunscreens may react with other ultraviolet (UV)-blocking agents, reducing their effectiveness and potentially forming...
John Evans
Oct 15, 20212 min read


VIDEO: Hepatitis C linked to increased risk for chronic inflammatory skin diseases, study shows
According to a new study, hepatitis C virus infection is linked to an increased risk for chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Rates of non-melanoma skin cancer rising in Ontario
The rates of keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs) in Ontario, Canada increased 30% between 2003 and 2017. These findings come from a paper...
John Evans
Oct 8, 20211 min read


VIDEO: New research suggests sunlight exposure guidelines may need revisions
Solar exposure guidelines for recommended vitamin D synthesis may need to be revised, according to a new study.
Jeremy Visser
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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