All Entries in the "Skincare News" Category
Technology as a Tool for Diagnosis of a New Skin Condition
Researchers at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) have spotted a new skin condition among cocaine users and have developed a technology tool called VisualDx to diagnose the condition. Cocaine-Levamisole Toxicity Dr. Noah Craft, a dermatologist at LA BioMed encountered patients with a rare skin condition called cocaine-levamisole toxicity among cocaine users. He […]
Smartphone Apps for Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Spurious
In the latest paper published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, investigators have revealed that Smartphone Apps that claim to diagnose cancer using photos of lesions on the skin are inaccurate. The Apps claiming these diagnoses are not just inaccurate but also dangerous. The study was conducted at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine by […]
Genetic Cause of Eczema Unearths New Therapies
Genetic causes of diseases are taking the front seat in research activities of scientists. In this direction scientists at the Oregon State University have recently discovered the genetic basis of eczema also known as atopic dermatitis – a condition which affects a large fraction of the population around the world. It is characterized by dry, flaky skin which is […]
Healing of Wounds Linked to Activity of Sweat Glands
Researchers have revealed the therapeutic role of sweat glands in a recent paper publication in theAmerican Journal of Pathology. The research was conducted at the University Of Michigan Health System. Sweat Glands and Their Physiology Human skin is enriched with countless sweat glands that were until now considered to be responsible for keeping the body […]
New Drug to Stop Metastasis of Skin Cancer Found
In a breakthrough research conducted at the Virginia Commonwealth University, scientists have succeeded in halting the metastasis of cancer causing cells in skin cancer (Melanoma). This path breaking research news was published in the latest issue of the journal Cancer Research. Researchers at the University under the leadership of lead author Dr. Paul B Fisher have been […]
Skin Pigment in Red-Haired Whites Linked To Melanoma
The latest edition of the journal Nature has carried a surprising paper on how a skin pigment present in red-haired whites can increase their risk of melanoma. This research was conducted by Dr. David Fischer, Principal Scientist at the Cancer centre of the Massachusetts General Hospital. The Mechanism The study revealed that a pigment responsible for protection against UV radiation is lacking […]
Christina Aguilera’s Bright Pink Braid Is a Show Stopper
31 year old singer Christina Aguilera is known for her outrageous hairstyles. Here is another feather to her cap. Her latest style that she sported on a television event is that of a pink braid woven around the right side of her head to form a mat-like finish. The rest of the hair was natural color except for the […]
Christina Aguilera’s Bright Pink Braid Is a Show Stopper
31 year old singer Christina Aguilera is known for her outrageous hairstyles. Here is another feather to her cap. Her latest style that she sported on a television event is that of a pink braid woven around the right side of her head to form a mat-like finish. The rest of the hair was natural […]
Skin Cancer: Exposure to Sunlight Determines the Type of Cancer Caused
In the latest edition of the online journal BioMed Central, the findings of a study related to patterns of sunlight exposure and its role in skin cancer were exposed. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in France and the Motiff Cancer centre in Florida have studied the effects of exposure to sunlight […]
Susceptibility Loci for Eczema Paves Way for New Treatments
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin. Scientists at the Riken Center for Genomic Medicine, Japan have been successful in identifying 8 new loci which are said to exhibit susceptibility to atopic dermatitis among the Japanese. The findings of this research were published in the latest edition of the […]
