An analysis based on data from previously published literature suggests it is more cost effective to treat all suspected cases of nail fungus (onychomycosis) with the oral medication terbinafine than...
A first-of-its-kind (anti-PD-1) immunotherapy has been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as first-line treatment for metastatic melanoma, allowing greater access to this therapy for...
The US regulator is proposing to restrict the use of sunlamp products to adults aged 18 and over as a safety measure to cut rates of eye injury, skin damage and skin cancer.
Prof. Hyung Joon Cha (Dept. of Chemical Engineering) and a team of researchers examined the behavior of sea anemone to create a mechanically durable hydrogel.
Many scientific advances have been made in the delivery of care and infection prevention for open fractures, but the standard practice of wound cleaning with soap and water before surgery has...
A sunscreen that encapsulates the benefits of current commercial products within nanotechnology offers protection without harm as it does not enter the bloodstream.
People with darker skin types are 33 percent more likely to have pigmented lesions on their soles and palms and should be evaluated to ensure the lesions are benign.
A new study suggests applying olive or sunflower oil to the skin of healthy newborns may delay growth of the barrier that prevents water loss and blocks allergens and infections.