Avita Medical announces FDA doubles patient numbers permitted for compassionate use of ReCell
Avita Medical Ltd., a regenerative medicine company specializing in the treatment of wounds and skin defects, has announced approval from the U.S.
Category Archives: Dermatology
Psoriasis patients at increased risk for depression
A major study in the US finds that psoriasis and depression are linked, but the degree of psoriasis does not imply more severe depression.
Skin microbiome influences common sexually transmitted disease
For years, researchers have known that the human skin is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome.
Acetic acid, found in vinegar, shown to be effective against bacteria found in burn wounds
Highly diluted acetic acid, an active ingredient of household vinegar, has been shown to be an effective alternative agent to prevent infection and kill bacteria found in burn wounds.
New rash, but no time? UPMC’s eDermatology allows access to dermatologists anywhere, anytime
Patients worried about an irritating skin condition who don't have time to see their dermatologists have a new option to get help.
University of Toronto biologists identify mechanisms of embryonic fruit fly wound repair
It's like something out of a science-fiction movie - time-lapse photography showing how wounds in embryos of fruit flies heal themselves.
New study shows diabetic foot ulcers treated with granulox demonstrated significantly better and more rapid wound closure
Innovative oxygen therapy, Granulox®, is hailed as an effective, safe and easy-to-use treatment, with the potential to revolutionise wound care, according to data presented at the recent...
Head lice: researchers identify widespread resistance to common treatments
Researchers reveal that 25 out of 30 US states, head lice populations have become 100% resistant to common medications containing the insecticides pyrethroids.
Head Lice: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
In light of news on the widespread resistance of head lice to common treatments, MNT looks at how to spot head lice and possible treatments that can be used to get rid of them.
Researchers identify drug candidate for skin, hair regeneration in scarred burn and trauma victims
Experiments conducted with mice and human skin cells have implications for treating peopleSkin cells (keratinocytes) treated with an agent which activates TLR3 (dsRNA) can turn on important...