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Bacteria-derived compound may slow vitiligo progression
Photo by: Produnis via Wikimedia Commons Early research suggests a compound derived from bacteria significantly slows the progression of...
Mitch Shannon
Jan 312 min read


DD-cxdl effectively treats cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Mycosis fungoides. Photo by: Bobjgalindo via Wikimedia Commons A fusion protein therapy may be an effective treatment option for...
John Evans
Jan 242 min read


Biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade sensitivity in Merkel cell carcinoma identified
A new study published in Cancer Discovery suggests that Merkel cell carcinoma patients with higher levels of preexisting tissue-resident...
John Evans
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Scientists find potential breakthrough in lupus treatment
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified a molecular defect that may be responsible for...
Allan Ryan
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Racial bias persists in dermatologic diagnosis despite input from AI
A new study from Northwestern University in Chicago has identified a concerning trend in the accuracy of skin disease diagnosis across...
Allan Ryan
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Topical synthetic melanin could prevent, aid repair of skin injury
Researchers have developed a synthetic melanin that could be formulated into topical preparations to protect the skin from the sun and...
John Evans
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Colourism driving unsafe skin bleaching in the U.S.
The practice of skin bleaching is widespread in the U.S. among individuals with darker complexions—especially women—yet users of these...
John Evans
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Increasing follicle stem cell flexibility and hair growth
Early research in an animal model suggests it may be possible to soften hair follicle stem cells, making it easier for the cells to grow...
John Evans
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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