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Embryonic stem cells shape the skin’s healing power
Stefania Nicoli, PhD. Photo courtesy Yale School of Medicine The outer surface of the skin, noted for its regenerative processes, may owe its resilience to lessons learned before birth. In a study published October 10 in Nature Communications , researchers at Yale School of Medicine report that embryonic skin stem cells establish the physical and molecular groundwork that allows the body to repair itself throughout life. Led by Kaelyn Sumigray, PhD, and Stefania Nicoli, PhD,
Allan Ryan
Oct 202 min read


Elevated risk of eating disorders in patients with AD
Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are more likely to have eating disorders than patients without AD, and dermatologists may be in a...
Allan Ryan
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Link shown between AD, peripheral vascular disease
In a study published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology , researchers from Yale School of Medicine identified a significant...
Allan Ryan
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Eczema/AD linked to higher risk of eating disorders
A new study has found a significant association between eczema/atopic dermatitis and an increased risk of developing certain eating...
Allan Ryan
May 13, 20242 min read


Update: Alopecia areata Tx effective in ages 12 and up
Ritlecitinib is promising for the treatment of adults and adolescents over the age of 12 years with severe alopecia areata, according to...
Allan Ryan
Jul 10, 20232 min read


Oral JAK inhibitor treats adolescent alopecia areata
New findings show that the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in adolescents. The study...
John Evans
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Topical therapy study results promising for ichthyosis
A new study from Yale University School of Medicine provides additional evidence that an investigational topical can be beneficial for...
Allan Ryan
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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