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Global study reveals growing skin impact of climate change
Photo by icon0.com via Pexels.com Findings from a new study spanning 136 countries reveal that more than 40% of countries worldwide have reported climate-related changes in the prevalence or severity of skin disease, with lower-income countries disproportionately affected (Khalfalla T, et al: The global impact of climate change on dermatological disease: International results from 136 countries participating in the SkinObservatory study. EADV Congress 2026, Vienna, Austria).
John Evans
Oct 23 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


Canadian wildfires may have contributed to U.S. skin health challenges
New research supports the hypothesis that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. The work,...
John Evans
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Fractional laser Tx may prevent keratinocyte carcinoma
New research by a Massachusetts General Hospital-led team indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the...
John Evans
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Potential topical Tx for giant congenital nevi
Early research suggests it may be possible to treat giant congenital melanocytic nevi in children with a topical approach, rather than a...
John Evans
May 13, 20222 min read


Skin reactions may show efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors
New findings suggest the development of cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs) is associated with better treatment efficacy and...
John Evans
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Role of IL-33 in skin cancer clarified
Researchers have developed a greater understanding of the role interleukin (IL)-33 plays in driving the chronic inflammation that can...
John Evans
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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