‘Fewer allergies among children in dishwasher-free homes’
Supporting the much-discussed 'hygiene hypothesis,' a new study suggests that children in families without dishwashers are significantly less prone to allergies and eczema.
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Sunlight continues to damage skin in the dark
Much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure, a team of Yale-led researchers concluded in a study that was published online by the journal Science.
Unlikely that topical pimecrolimus associated with increased risk of cancer
The topical medicine pimecrolimus to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis or AD) in children appears unlikely to be associated with increased of risk of cancer based on how it was used in group of...
Needle-free vaccination: How scientists ask skin cells for help
Vaccination is an effective method of stimulating the human body's immune system to fight against various pathogens (e.g. bacteria, viruses).
Licorice extract protects the skin from UV-induced stress
New research in Experimental Dermatology introduces application of licorice extract to the skin, may be a powerful tool to protect the skin from UV irradiation damageThe skin is constantly...
Hand washing focus in hospitals has led to rise in worker dermatitis
A new study from The University of Manchester has revealed that the incidence of dermatitis has increased 4.
Increased hand washing has led to rise in dermatitis among frontline hospital staff
A new study reveals there has been a more than four-fold increase in dermatitis among health workers following increased hand hygiene to reduce hospital infections like MRSA.
Protein in fish skin may help wounds heal safely
A new study suggests collagen from fish skin might make an effective dressing for skin wounds without the disease risk that collagen from cows and pigs might carry.
MGH team identifies factors predicting infection risk in patients with serious burns
Use of clinical, genomic factors to identify those at risk for multiple infections could improve treatment outcomes, reduce antibiotic resistanceA team led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...
Increasing contraceptive knowledge to promote safe use of isotretinoin
An information sheet on contraceptives improved knowledge about their effectiveness among women visiting a dermatology practice, which could help promote safer use of the acne medicine isotretinoin...