John EvansNov 3, 20232 minTopical synthetic melanin could prevent, aid repair of skin injuryResearchers have developed a synthetic melanin that could be formulated into topical preparations to protect the skin from the sun and...
Allan RyanOct 30, 20232 minStudy identifies ‘sunscreen paradox’The use of sunscreen may be accelerating melanoma and skin cancer rates because patients see sunscreen as a ‘permission slip to tan,’...
Allan RyanMay 15, 20232 minDNA mutations that lead to skin cancer seen in normal looking skinSo-called ‘normal looking’ skin can still harbour sun-damaged DNA mutations that can contribute to the development of skin cancer,...
John EvansOct 21, 20223 minImpact of extreme weather on skin health evaluatedFindings from a literature review examining the impact of extreme weather events on skin health suggest that climate change will worsen...