Keeping skin cancer in check – how the environment influences the tumor
Malignant melanoma is the fastest-growing type of cancer and the most fatal skin disease.
Spanish scientists create a 3D bioprinter to print human skin
Scientists from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), CIEMAT (Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research), Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, in...
Comparing beach umbrella vs SPF 100 sunscreen to protect beachgoers from sun
How did sun protection compare for people who spent 3½ hours on a sunny beach with some under an umbrella and others wearing SPF 100 sunscreen?
Cyanobacteria: The future of sunscreen?
Sunscreens and moisturizers derived from biological sources such as cyanobacteria could represent a safer alternative to current, synthetically produced cosmetics, research published in the...
Genital Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment
Learn all about genital psoriasis. This article looks at the symptoms and treatments for this condition, as well as how it might affect sexual health.
Indoor tanning study reveals surprising new at-risk group for skin cancer
In a new study of indoor tanning and skin cancer risk, the use of indoor tanning among non-heterosexual black male teens was found to be nearly equal to that of heterosexual white females.
Using fat to help wounds heal without scars
Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than scar tissue.
Whiteheads: Causes, Treatment, and Self-Care
What is a whitehead and what causes whiteheads? Learn about the recommended treatment and self-care for whiteheads as well as self-help for acne.
Promising new drug stops spread of melanoma by 90 percent
Michigan State University researchers have discovered that a chemical compound, and potential new drug, reduces the spread of melanoma cells by up to 90 percent.
Review examines diversity in dermatology clinical trials
Racial and ethnic groups can be underrepresented in medical research. So what is the makeup of participants in randomized clinical trials of common dermatologic conditions?