Everything you need to know about Derma: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Derma: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Stockholm, April 27 (IANS) Researchers have unravelled the structure and function of the skin's outermost layer, a watertight barrier called the stratum corneum, at a molecular level, opening the way not only for drug delivery but also for a deeper understanding of skin diseases.
Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): Mutations in a gene called XRCC2 may lead to increased breast cancer risk, according to a new study.
London, March 26 (ANI): Scientists have found a new mechanism that potently activates T-cells, the group of white blood cells that play a major role in fighting infections.
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered an abnormal amount of a protein called Prostaglandin D2 in the bald scalp of men with male pattern baldness.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): A new treatment for psoriasis could be associated with a significant decrease in vascular inflammation, a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease, a new study has revealed.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): A new treatment for psoriasis could be associated with a significant decrease in vascular inflammation, a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Dermatologists are now discovering new laser therapies for enhancing tattoo removal treatment.
Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): The pathogen behind leprosy has an extraordinary ability to dodge the human immune system by inhibiting the antimicrobial responses vital to our defenses, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): The pathogen behind leprosy has an extraordinary ability to dodge the human immune system by inhibiting the antimicrobial responses vital to our defenses, a new study has revealed.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): How good scratching an itch feels is related to where it is itching, an expert says.
London, Jan 28 (ANI): How good scratching an itch feels is related to where it is itching, an expert says.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): You would like to scratch your ankle while reading this news.
London, Jan 3 (ANI): Dermatologist Dr Arnold Klein, who was once dubbed 'dermatologist to the stars' and was friends with Hollywood's biggest names like Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, is now bankrupt.
London, Dec 31 (ANI): Banning sunbed use could prevent a quarter of cases of the most common form of skin cancer in the under-40s, a new research suggests.
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Women who have non-melanoma skin cancers are more likely to have smoked cigarettes as compared to women without skin cancer, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Like women, men are also judged as youthful and attractive based on their skin tone, a new study has found.
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Lower levels of an important skin antioxidant may be the reason behind males being more vulnerable to skin cancer than women, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): A novel gene mutation that appears to increase the risk of both inherited and sporadic cases of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, has been identified in a major international study.
Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): A regular Internet-based communication can play a key role in reducing teen's acne, a new study has revealed.
Melbourne, Oct 7 (ANI): The Sun's UV rays are even more damaging than once thought, UK researchers say.
Washington, August 24 (ANI): Breastfeeding is considered as an important strategy to prevent the development of eczema and other allergic diseases in children, but a global study has found that there is no clear evidence to support that exclusive breastfeeding for four months or longer protects against childhood eczema.
Washington, August 04 (ANI): A research has shown how the complex link between the skin and the psyche - including the role of stress - affects skin conditions.
London, July 25 (ANI): A new research has associated wearing silk with healing qualities that range from easing the symptoms of the menopause, to anti-ageing, and, most recently, relieving recurrent thrush.
Washington, July 22 (ANI): A scientist has explored the "remarkable" and "mysterious" wound healing abilities of dolphins from a shark bite, a phenomenon that might provide insights for the cure of human injuries.
London, July 19 (ANI): Brazilian researchers have reported a rare case of a woman with a full-sized extra nipple on the sole of her foot, possibly the first of its kind.
Melbourne, July 3 (ANI): Doctors have warned celebrities against speaking in favour of an anti-ageing collagen drink 'Taut', saying the product is a sham.
London, June 25 (ANI): A new study has shown that consuming an aspirin a day cuts the risk of developing the deadly skin cancer by 40pc.
Washington, June 15 (ANI): Though baseball caps and flip-flops are cheap, convenient and have a trendy charm, they could pose a hidden health risk from skin cancer, according to an expert.
Washington, June 15 (ANI): For the first time, a new study has provided clue on why our hair turns grey.
London, June 13 (ANI): For the first time, researchers have used a human kidney cell to create a living laser.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): A study has suggested that hair-grooming practices are contributing to the development of scarring hair loss in African American women.
Melbourne, Mar 29 (ANI): Wanting to maintain a toned bottom and smooth and sculpted thighs is every woman's wish, and here to help are tips that celebrities received on how to get rid of cellulite.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that sometimes itching, like yawning, can be contagious.
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A new research has found that the incidence of melanoma appears higher in non-Hispanic white adolescent girls and young women living in higher socioeconomic neighborhoods than those living in lower socioeconomic areas.
Washington, March 18 (ANI): Scientists have identified a potential new biomarker and therapeutic target for melanoma
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): New research has revealed that depression and other psychological disorders may be more prevalent in adolescent acne patients.
London, Mar 1(ANI): A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has developed a personalized therapy that will fool cancer cells into killing themselves.
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): A new study has suggested that tanning bed exposure can produce more than some tanners may bargain for, especially when they self-diagnose and use the radiation to treat skin eruptions.
London, Mar 1(ANI): A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has developed a personalized therapy that will fool cancer cells into killing themselves.
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Singer Beyonce Knowles is said to have looked almost unrecognisable while shopping in Hollywood recently with her newly bleach-blonde hair and a fairer skin tone.
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that lavender oil could be used to fight the increasing incidence of antifungal-resistant infections.
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Scientists have found a promising new approach for the treatment of diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Dermatologists have come up with preventative tips for gardeners after seeing how common plants can leave their mark on the skin and cause a host of mild to even severe skin reactions.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): A dermatologist has offered tips on how you should take care of your hair.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): A dermatologist has offered tips on how you should take care of your hair.
Washington, Feb 06 (ANI): Increasing evidence indicates that atopic dermatitis is a precursor to allergic diseases rather than a consequence. And now, dermatologists are advising parents of infants and young children affected by this common skin condition to be aware of the potential for future food allergies.
Washington, Feb 06 (ANI): Dermatologists are urging athletes and coaches to be aware of the most common skin conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi that occur in teammates and educating them on how to prevent a widespread outbreak.
London, Jan 26 (ANI): A new study conducted by scientists in Australia has revealed that a common weed can cure skin cancers.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): The 'newest' cat species-the Sunda clouded leopard-exists in reality in two distinct forms, scientists have confirmed.
Washington, Dec 28 (ANI): A new study has revealed that few tanners-male or female-mention avoiding tanning beds when asked about ways to reduce skin cancer risk.
London, Dec 23 (ANI): Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have made a major breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for patients with malignant melanoma.
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): A new study has found that people with psoriasis have a high prevalence of the metabolic syndrome.
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Our skin serves as a barrier protecting our body from hundreds of allergens, irritants, pollutants and microbes we come in contact with every day.
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Tanning, which has been associated with skin cancer in previous studies, may have an advantage after all. It makes women look sexier, says a new study.
Washington, Dec 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that a widely used arthritis drug could reduce the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers - the most common cancers in humans.
Brisbane, Nov.27 (ANI): England cricket team coach Andy Flower missed the second day's play of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba as he was in hospital being operated by an Indian-origin doctor for the removal of a melanoma, a type of skin cancer, from close to his right eye.
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels may remain high during winters, so adults participating in outdoor sports should rely on the season and time of day when judging the need for protective clothing and sunscreen, suggests a study.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Our hair says a lot more about us than how closely we follow the latest styles and its health could be a major tip-off to a wide variety of health conditions, say experts.
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered four new DNA "hotspots" that may one day help guide new treatments for psoriasis, one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the country.
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): A new study has suggested that vigilance against skin cancer can cause vitamin D deficiency.
London, Oct 19 (ANI): A cheap emollient cream meant to soothe the irritated skin of eczema sufferers may actually worsen their condition.
Washington, Sept 22 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new therapy for the treatment of skin and lung cancer.
Islamabad, Sept 4 (ANI): It has emerged that non-professional beauticians in Pakistan are using homemade low quality creams and non-sterilised instruments, thus putting the health of their clients at risk.
London, Sept 4 (ANI): Acne is probably the worst part of turning into a teenager for many, but now studies show that seaweed extract could solve this spotty problem.
Washington, August 17 (ANI): A new study has found that individuals with psoriasis, a common immune-mediated skin disease, have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality.
Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Women who drink regular beer-but not light beer or other types of alcohol-are more likely to develop psoriasis, according to a new study.
Washington, August 06 (ANI): Oral and topical agents hold promise to prevent UV-induced skin cancer, shows a new research.
Washington, August 06 (ANI): Oral and topical agents hold promise to prevent UV-induced skin cancer, shows a new research.
Washington, Aug 04 (ANI): Getting a consistent tan all over the body is impossible as some parts are much more resistant to tanning than others, according to a new study.
Washington, July 22 (ANI): Multiple plastic surgeons believe that Lindsay Lohan surgically plumped her pout before starting her jail term.
Washington, July 21 (ANI): A recent study showed that mothers who drank milk with a probiotic supplement during and after pregnancy were able to cut the incidence of eczema in their babies by almost half.
Washington, July 20 (ANI): Young adults with psoriasis are at in increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis if they are obese, says a new study.
London, July 12 (ANI): A new study showed that mice placed in an oxygen chamber following prolonged exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation had fewer wrinkles and less skin thickening than mice that did not receive the oxygen treatment.
London, July 11 (ANI): A new study showed that mice placed in an oxygen chamber following prolonged exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation had fewer wrinkles and less skin thickening than mice that did not receive the oxygen treatment.
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Scientists have identified a chain of molecular events that increase one's risk of sun-induced skin cancer.
London, June 1 (ANI): Forget Botox. The key to staving off wrinkles, it seems, is far simpler - and less expensive. Skin scientists claim that a normal moisturizer is more than enough to smoother the face.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Red-haired people with freckles are among the most likely to use sunbeds, it has been claimed.
Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Even as the demand for hair extensions goes on the rise, a study has revealed that women could end up paying a high price as the attachments could lead to permanent baldness.
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital have shown that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo.
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Researchers at Henry Ford and Wayne State University has explained a link between Vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, a discovery which could lead scientists to better understand the development of the most common form of skin cancer.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Scientists have come up with an important tool in the fight against the most serious type of skin cancer.
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and celecoxib offer no protection against a common skin cancer, according to a new study.
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Botulinum toxin type A (Botox), the drug that can temporarily erase wrinkles, may also help reduce frequency of migraine headaches that are described as crushing, vicelike or eye-popping, a preliminary study suggests.
London, Feb 11 (ANI): Reports indicate that the Sundaland clouded leopard, a recently described new species of big cat, has been caught on camera for the first time ever.
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A new study has shown that the residue from tobacco smoke that clings to virtually all surfaces long after a cigarette has been extinguished could prove to be a potential health hazard.
Washington, December 22 (ANI): A new study conducted on twins has shown that smoking, weight and not using sunscreen is linked to sun damage and ageing of skin on the face.
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): Many heart transplant patients have elevated risk for developing multiple skin cancers, according to a new study.
London, Dec 1 (ANI): Going grey? Don't blame stress for the damage, as it's your mother and father's fault, says a new study.
London, Nov 23 (ANI): Staying too clean can harm skin's ability to heal itself, a new study has revealed.
Washington, November 17 (ANI): Text messages or reminders on cell phones can prove useful in improving healthy habits amongst people, according to a new study.
Melbourne, Nov 7 (ANI): Dark chocolate can protect the skin against the ageing effects of the sun, says a new research.
Srinagar, Nov 5(ANI): Sensing the increasing number of militancy related injuries like bomb blasts in Jammu and Kashmir which has left many victims with facial injuries, a seminar was organized here to make the doctors aware of the latest treatments and equipments to treat such cases.
London, Oct 28 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson's dermatologist is seeking payment for treatments the singer received during the final three months of his life.
London, Oct 22 (ANI): A six-year-old girl dubbed "cat girl" has baffled medics after a soft black fur started to grow all over her body.
Washington, October 3 (ANI): A new research on the evolution of maize may help improve crop yields in the future.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad will inaugurate the 27th Biennial Conference of Indian Association of Leprologist (IAL) here today.
Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): Port wine stain, a vascular birthmark characterised by reddish to purplish discolouration of the skin, is now easy to wipe off through laser therapy.
London, Sept 22 (ANI): A man labelled as the human coral reef following the growth of huge shell-like formations all over his body has been treated successfully by doctors.
Washington, September 22 (ANI): Very-light-skinned white kids without red hair who tan seemingly had more nevi (birthmarks, moles or other coloured spots on the skin) as compared to those who did not tan, a new study has found.
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): A new study by University of Manchester scientists has shown that people with psoriasis - an often distressing dermatological condition that causes lesions and red scaly patches on the skin - are less likely to react to looks of disgust by others than people without the condition.
