FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use to treat acne
First retinoid approved for over-the-counter use.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Differin Gel 0.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Where did it all go wrong? Scientists identify ‘cell of origin’ in skin cancers
Scientists have identified for the first time the 'cell of origin' - in other words, the first cell from which the cancer grows - in basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, and...
Obesity may not keep body warm, mouse study finds
A new study from universities in Sweden and Germany finds that carrying excess fat does not contribute to a warmer body in obese mice.
Almost half of highly rated sunscreens do not meet AAD guidelines
While consumers rate some sunscreens highly, researchers say many of these products do not currently meet American Academy of Dermatology guidelines.
Why is My Skin Itchy? Examining the Causes of Itchy Skin
Itchy skin is a common condition. We take a look at some of the most common causes of itches, including dry skin, eczema, and allergies.
Scientists identify an essential role of the immune receptor CD69 in psoriasis
The study, published in Nature Immunology, opens the way to the possible use of CD69 as a therapeutic target for the control of this disease.
Researchers devise test to predict sepsis in burns patients
Birmingham researchers have created a potentially life-saving new test that will allow clinicians to predict which burn victims will develop sepsis during their treatment.
New therapy treats autoimmune disease without harming normal immunity
Preclinical study from Penn shows that engineered T cells can selectively target the antibody-producing cells that cause autoimmune disease.
Melanoma diagnoses hit 10,000 a year for over 55s in the UK
For the first time in the UK, more than 10,0001 people aged 55 and over were diagnosed with malignant melanoma - the most dangerous form of skin cancer - in a single year, according to the latest...