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Research reveals key differences between childhood and adult chronic spontaneous urticaria

New research presented at EADV 30th Congress today unveils key insights on the characteristic differences in chronic spontaneous urticaria in children versus adults.

3 Oct 2021

EADV survey: Almost half of the European general population have a dermatological condition

Results of a new EADV survey released today show that almost half (47.9%) of the European general population more than 18 years old declared at least one dermatological condition in the past 12 months.

1 Oct 2021

Study reveals a link between genital warts and the human leukocyte antigen system

New research presented today at the EADV 30th Congress reveals a link between genital warts and the human leukocyte antigen system - the part of the immune system which helps regulate immune responses.

1 Oct 2021

Portable PDT device could pave the way for at-home treatment of basal cell carcinoma

A new prototype photodynamic therapy (PDT) device that can be used at home significantly reduces pain levels during treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), while achieving efficacy comparable with a hospital stay. These findings come from a breakthrough pilot study, presented today at the 30th EADV Congress.

1 Oct 2021

Real-world data sheds new light on biologic treatment and vaccine hesitancy in psoriasis patients

Real-world data looking at biologic treatment and vaccine hesitancy in psoriasis patients is being presented today at EADV’s 30th Congress.

1 Oct 2021

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

A new study has found that a direct-to-consumer machine learning model for detecting skin cancers incorrectly classified rare and aggressive cancers as low-risk.

30 Sep 2021

Penn Medicine and Wistar secure $11.7 million SPORE grant for three melanoma research projects

Penn Medicine and The Wistar Institute have been awarded a prestigious $11.7 million Specialized Programs of Research Excellence, or SPORE, grant from the National Cancer Institute.

22 Sep 2021

Low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth, expert finds

A world-renowned hair loss expert from Chula has discovered that low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth.

20 Sep 2021

Atopic dermatitis may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones, study suggests

A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones.

20 Sep 2021

Scientists discover new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases

A team of international scientists and clinical experts have unraveled a new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (PSO). Their study findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine in September 2021.

17 Sep 2021

World-first 3D scanning technology could enable earlier detection of skin cancer

Queenslanders could have skin cancer diagnosed earlier using world-first 3D scanning technology with the launch of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis.

13 Sep 2021

Researchers find evidence that exercise during pregnancy benefits mothers and their offspring

Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring.

6 Sep 2021

Severe COVID-19 negatively impacts kidney function in kidney transplant recipients

During her medical school career, third-year student Skylar Nahi has taken advantage of the mentorship and research opportunities available to Feinberg students.

31 Aug 2021

Leducq Foundation awards $7 million for vascular malformation research

Luisa Iruela-Arispe, PhD, the Stephen Walter Ranson Professor of Cell Biology and chair of Cell and Developmental Biology, is the North American coordinator for an international collaboration that has received a five-year, $7 million Transatlantic Networks of Excellence Program award from the Leducq Foundation.

20 Aug 2021

Hidradenitis suppurativa: Discontinuation of adalimumab prior to surgery is not necessary

Hidradenitis suppurativa (Syn. Acneinversa) is one of the most troublesome and complicated skin diseases. The anti-inflammatory drug adalimumab can improve symptoms; however, patients also often have to undergo surgery.

19 Aug 2021

New evidence-based resources to guide treatment of plaque psoriasis

A range of evidence-based resources are now available from the Targeted Therapies Alliance to assist dermatologists and their patients in shared decision making in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.

17 Aug 2021

Targeting a skin protein may reduce the severity of psoriasis, study reveals

Results from a Michigan Medicine study reveal that targeting a protein found in the skin may reduce the severity of psoriasis.

12 Aug 2021

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has identified the molecular mechanisms within protein complexes that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

11 Aug 2021

Enzyme pre-treatment yields a highly precise picture of skin bacteria

Healthy skin has a bacterial shield to protect against germs: the microbiome. This complex assembly of microorganisms was previously believed to be difficult to decipher.

10 Aug 2021

Topical cream shows signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma

Remetinostat, a topical cream and first-in-class inhibitor of histone deacetylation, showed signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma.

6 Aug 2021

Dermatology News and Research

Latest Dermatology News and Research

Research reveals key differences between childhood and adult chronic spontaneous urticaria

EADV survey: Almost half of the European general population have a dermatological condition

Study reveals a link between genital warts and the human leukocyte antigen system

Portable PDT device could pave the way for at-home treatment of basal cell carcinoma

Real-world data sheds new light on biologic treatment and vaccine hesitancy in psoriasis patients

Direct-to-consumer machine learning model incorrectly classifies rare, aggressive skin cancers

Penn Medicine and Wistar secure $11.7 million SPORE grant for three melanoma research projects

Low-level laser treatment can stimulate hair follicles and hair growth, expert finds

Atopic dermatitis may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones, study suggests

Scientists discover new cell type in human skin that contributes to inflammatory skin diseases

World-first 3D scanning technology could enable earlier detection of skin cancer

Researchers find evidence that exercise during pregnancy benefits mothers and their offspring

Severe COVID-19 negatively impacts kidney function in kidney transplant recipients

Leducq Foundation awards $7 million for vascular malformation research

Hidradenitis suppurativa: Discontinuation of adalimumab prior to surgery is not necessary

New evidence-based resources to guide treatment of plaque psoriasis

Targeting a skin protein may reduce the severity of psoriasis, study reveals

Study uncovers molecular mechanisms that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication

Enzyme pre-treatment yields a highly precise picture of skin bacteria

Topical cream shows signs of clinical efficacy in patients with basal cell carcinoma

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