Risk of melanoma increased by indoor tanning, even without burning
People sometimes use indoor tanning in the belief that this will prevent burns when they tan outdoors.
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Alternative for burn treatment offered by skin grafts from genetically modified pigs
A specially-bred strain of miniature swine lacking the molecule responsible for the rapid rejection of pig-to-primate organ transplants may provide a new source of skin grafts to treat seriously...
Dirofilaria repens detected in Austria for the first time
Until a short while ago, infections with the parasite Dirofilaria repens was regarded as a classical traveler's disease in Austria.
Study examines risk factors for sagging eyelids
Other than aging, risk factors for sagging eyelids include being a man, having lighter skin color and having a higher body mass index (BMI).
FDA approves Dalvance to treat skin infections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dalvance (dalbavancin), a new antibacterial drug used to treat adults with skin infections.
Smart bandages ready to take wound management to a new level
The next generation of bandages may be able to tell you when a wound needs attention and, in some cases, actually start the process.
Researchers test novel approach to disinfecting wounds in animal study
Application of a technology currently used to disinfect food products may help to get around one of the most challenging problems in medicine today, the proliferation of bacteria resistant to...
Some allergic reactions may be caused by mobile phones
Studies have identified mobile phones and related devices as sources of metal sensitization and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
Potential therapeutic target identified for wound-healing and cancer
A Jackson Laboratory research team led by Professor Lenny Shultz, Ph.D., reports that a protein involved in wound healing and tumor growth could be a potential therapeutic target.
Aspirin delays wound healing: knowledge will impact treatment of chronic wounds
In addition to its known capacity to promote bleeding events, aspirin also inhibits wound healing.