Could vitamin B-3 help to prevent melanoma?
A new review suggests that nicotinamide - a form of vitamin B-3 - could be a promising candidate for the prevention of melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer.
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Vulvitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Vulvitis is when the vulva becomes inflamed. Learn about the condition, how it is caused and diagnosed, treatment and prevention options, and outlook.
Eczema could be treated with a pregnancy protein
A protein called HLA-G1, which protects the fetus against maternal immune system attack in pregnancy, may help to treat atopic dermatitis, study finds.
Research on nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles reveals promising skin infection treatment
George Washington University (GW) researchers have found that topically applied nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles (NO-np) are a viable treatment for deep fungal infections of the skin caused by...
Senile purpura: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
Senile purpura may also be known as Bateman's purpura or actinic purpura. What is senile purpura, what causes it, and how can it be treated and prevented?
Koilonychia: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
In this article, learn about the many potential causes of koilonychia. How does koilonychia affect different age groups and how is it treated?
Keratosis pilaris: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
What is keratosis pilaris? In this article, learn about this skin condition, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, possible symptoms, and how it is treated.
Could probiotics replace antibiotics in wound healing?
Antibiotics are increasingly failing to keep serious infections at bay. Research indicates that probiotic bacteria might help, but more evidence is needed.
Every 10 grams of alcohol per day may raise skin cancer risk
The risk of basal and squamous cell carcinomas may increase with every 10 grams of alcohol consumed each day, new research suggests.
Eight evidence-based health benefits of aloe vera
This is a detailed article about Aloe vera and its health benefits. Here are eight evidence-based ways that Aloe vera can improve your health.