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The latest dermatology news from News Medical |
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 | | |  Why measles is making a comeback despite available vaccines Measles, a highly contagious viral disease preventable by vaccination, is resurging due to declining immunization rates driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Recent outbreaks in the US and EU/EEA highlight the severe health and economic consequences of under-immunization, emphasizing the need for coordinated public health action. | | | | |  Scalp microbiome explained: What’s living on your scalp and why it matters The scalp microbiome comprises diverse bacteria, fungi, and yeast that interact with sebum, pH, and immune responses to maintain scalp health. Microbial imbalances are increasingly linked to conditions such as dandruff, hair loss, and inflammation, making the scalp microbiome a target for novel therapeutic approaches. | |
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| | | | |  Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as holy basil, is a revered herb in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian medicine for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Modern research supports tulsi’s adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, metabolic, and neuroprotective effects, although large-scale clinical evidence remains limited. | | | | |  New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease. | | | | |  A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and Teikyo University, in collaboration with Atopiyo LLC, has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that can objectively assess eczema severity using smartphone images uploaded by patients. | | | | |  The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now substantiated that certain skin bacteria can protect us from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation specifically by metabolizing cis-urocanic acid using an enzyme called urocanase. | |
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