Scientists create artificial human skin using tissue engineering
April 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Jose Maria Jimenez Rodriguez
josemaria755@gmail.com
34-665-242-152
University of Granada
Treat acne with coconut oil and nano-bombs
April 13, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Daniel Kane
dbkane@ucsd.edu
858-534-3262
University of California - San Diego Read more
U of I study: Lack of omega-6 fatty acid linked to severe dermatitis
Contact: Phyllis Picklesimer
p-pickle@illinois.edu
217-244-2827
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
URBANA University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may be critical to maintaining skin health.
Skin transplant offers new hope to vitiligo patients
March 8, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: David Olejarz
dolejar1@hfhs.org
313-874-4094
Henry Ford Health System
In the first study of its kind in the United States, Henry Ford Hospital showed that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo.
Novel nanotechnology heals abscesses caused by resistant staph bacteria
December 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Deirdre Branley
sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu
718-430-3101
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Read more
Aggressive microdermabrasion induces wound-healing response in aging skin
October 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Microdermabrasion using a coarse diamond-studded instrument appears to induce molecular changes in the skin of older adults that mimic the way skin is remodeled during the wound healing process, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Study reveals new role of vitamin C in skin protection
September 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin.
Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal studied new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin regeneration.
Whiter laundry and a surprising new treatment for kids’ eczema
April 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Bleach baths clear the rash and banish flare-ups of miserable skin disease
It’s best known for whitening a load of laundry. But now simple household bleach has a surprising new role: an effective treatment for kids’ chronic eczema.
Studies Show Combination Laser Therapy Effective At Clearing Acne, Reducing Oil Production
March 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Dermatologist evaluates the latest laser and light sources approved for treating acne
From the removal of childhood birthmarks to skin rejuvenation, laser technology has become a mainstay in dermatology. Now, dermatologists are fine-tuning this technology to safely and effectively treat one of the most common skin conditions that plagues teenagers and adults alike: acne.
Sun-damaged skin responds well to laser treatment
October 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System Department of Dermatology have found scientific evidence that the appearance of sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skin’s sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy.
