Dermatology News and Research

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New biomarkers offer hope for early detection and prevention of Alzheimer's

The failure to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia in the elderly, at an early stage of molecular pathology is considered a major reason why treatments fail in clinical trials. Previous research to molecularly diagnose Alzheimer's disease yielded "A/T/N" central biomarkers based on the measurements of proteins, β-amyloid ("A") and tau ("T"), and "N" encompassing neurodegeneration. A/T/N can be measured in brain tissue, by in vivo brain imaging techniques, and by analysis of cerebrospinal fluid and plasma.

18 Sep 2024

Understanding sex-specific patterns of melanoma development

Melanoma rates differ consistently between men and women in terms of the ages at which melanomas occur and the locations on the body where they occur.

13 Sep 2024

Melanoma incidence and mortality may eventually decrease among the entire Swedish population

Researchers assess the incidence of melanoma and mortality trends among younger patients.

13 Sep 2024

Sweden reports drop in skin cancer rates for under 50s

The risk of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, now appears to be decreasing in Sweden - at least in those under 50, according to a new study.

9 Sep 2024

Age-related fibroblast changes in males drive aggressive melanoma

Age-related changes in the fibroblasts, cells that create the skin's structure, contribute to the development of aggressive, treatment-resistant melanoma in males, according to research in mice by the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

6 Sep 2024

AI technology transforms hair analysis for health diagnostics and forensics

A new application that uses artificial intelligence may revolutionize the way scientists study hair and could lead to the development of health diagnostics based solely on hair.

5 Sep 2024

A new genetic perspective on monilethrix

From infancy and usually for life, some families suffer from broken hair due to a congenital form of hair loss called monilethrix. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn have now identified causative mutations in another keratin gene, KRT31. They hope that this will improve the diagnosis of this rare disease. Their results have now been published in the renowned "British Journal of Dermatology".

5 Sep 2024

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the US, more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease.

3 Sep 2024

New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are cancer fighting drugs that help the immune system do its job of detecting and attacking tumor cells.

27 Aug 2024

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Merit Review Award and Career Development programs to support research on diabetes, skin inflammation, cancer and aging.

23 Aug 2024

Maintaining healthy weight could lower risk of immune-mediated skin diseases in kids

Childhood obesity can contribute to the development of common immune-mediated skin diseases (IMSDs), such as alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, new research finds.

21 Aug 2024

UC Davis researchers unveil pathway for Salmonella's gut invasion

How do bad bacteria find entry points in the body to cause infection? This question is fundamental for infectious disease experts and people who study bacteria.

20 Aug 2024

Everyday products boost sunburn risk

It is well known that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light can wreak havoc on the skin. But most people don't realize some commonly used products and medications can make us more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse reactions.

6 Aug 2024

Study provides novel insights into the molecular mechanisms of melanoma progression

Cong Peng et al., at Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China, conducted a study titled "NETO2 promotes melanoma progression via activation of the Ca²⁺/CaMKII signaling pathway" that investigates the role of Neuropilin and tolloid-like 2 (NETO2) in melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.

2 Aug 2024

Single-cell RNA sequencing sheds light on stroke-induced brain damage

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death.

1 Aug 2024

Unveiling the healing power of Alcaligenes faecalis in diabetic wounds

There are many important reasons for keeping cuts and sores clean, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that a certain bug,

25 Jul 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

16 Jul 2024

Almirall's Ebglyss recommended by NICE for NHS atopic dermatitis patients

Almirall S.A., a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to medical dermatology, announced today that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) for use in moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis in the NHS England.

13 Jul 2024

Scientists discover a molecular defect that promotes pathologic immune response in lupus

Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect may potentially reverse the disease.

10 Jul 2024

Improving acne symptoms with Mediterranean diet and omega-3 supplements

In a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin lesions, as well as improved quality of life.

10 Jul 2024