A case report from Germany describes a young man who developed malignant melanoma on a pre-existing nevus (skin lesion known as a mole or birthmark) within a tattoo during and between the phases of laser tattoo removal, according to a report by Laura Pohl, M.D., of Laserklinik Karlsruhe, Germany, and colleagues...
More than 50% of children who were given a topical analgesic had no pain during wound repair with "skin glue," according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Tissue adhesive or "skin glue" is regularly used in pediatrics to repair minor cuts but can cause pain or a burning sensation...
A new study has uncovered a problem in pediatrics thought to be a major issue only in adult medicine: pressure ulcers. Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center report a higher number than expected of pressure ulcers in children, and they cite an unexpected cause: medical devices...
A review carried out by the University of Hull has shed new light on the relationship between acne and diet. Published in Dermatological Nursing, the comprehensive review assesses the latest evidence and findings about the effects of food and nutrition on acne and suggest that high glycemic index foods and milk could exacerbate the skin condition...
Scars are prone to appear at high tension parts, such as the sternum, shoulder and back, which are serious clinical problems. Surgeons reduce scar formation through Z, W, V-Y flap variation and reduced blade tension, but its specific mechanism is still not very clear...
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, physician-scientists at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center found that sleep quality impacts skin function and aging...
A surprisingly large number of dogs suffer from hyperadrenocorticism. The symptoms are caused by excessive amounts of hormones - glucocorticoids - in the body...
New research into the origins of - and structural differences between - wrinkles, creases, and folds could have applications in many fields, from flexible electronic devices to dermatology to flexible sheets that become sticky when stretched. Findings from a Brown University research group appear in Proceedings of the Royal Society A...
The Gorlin Syndrome Group, campaigning to help people with a rare genetic skin cancer, today launched new research highlighting the significant impact of multiple surgeries on patients' wellbeing...
KLOX Technologies Inc. ("KLOX" or the "Company") released results from its most recent extension trial in Europe for its innovative AC-1 BioPhotonic platform for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Of the 140 million people worldwide who suffer from this chronic and often debilitating dermatological condition, over 20% suffer from moderate to severe forms...