Staph infections reduce effectiveness of intradermal flu vaccine in atopic dermatitis patients
The dry, cracked and itchy skin of atopic dermatitis patients is often colonized with Staphylococcus bacteria.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Scientists discover an unexpected influence on dividing stem cells’ fate
When most cells divide, they simply make more of themselves. But stem cells, which are responsible for repairing or making new tissue, have a choice: They can generate more stem cells or...
Brazilian peppertree packs power to knock out antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The red berries of the Brazilian peppertree - a weedy, invasive species common in Florida - contain an extract with the power to disarm dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria, scientists at...
Jock Itch: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies
What is jock itch? How is it diagnosed, are there any risk factors, when should a doctor be consulted, and what lifestyle tips may help to prevent it?
Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is tinea versicolor? In this article, learn about how tinea versicolor is diagnosed, what the risk factors are, and how it may be prevented.
Psoriasis vs. Eczema: Differences in Symptoms and Treatment
What are the similarities and differences between psoriasis and eczema regarding appearance, location, itching, and age of occurrence? Learn here.
Patient self checks are critical to avoid potentially deadly melanoma recurrence
Recurrences of early stage (stage II) melanoma are more often detected by patients and their physicians than by routine imaging tests, according to study results published online on the Journal of...
Fibromyalgia and Itching: Causes and Treatment
How does fibromyalgia relate to itching and is itching mentioned in the diagnosis criteria? What may cause the itching and which treatments will help?
How are calluses and throat cancer related?
New research examines the link between calluses and cancer of the esophagus, in a condition called 'tylosis with esophageal cancer.'
How to stop pain from serious burns using epigenetics
The unpleasant sensation sparked by the nervous system when confronted with a harmful stimulus can be alleviated by blocking a genetic marker that switches off the activity of the neurons involved.