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National Psoriasis Foundation Doubles Number of Researchers Studying Psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation plans to cut in half the number of people who say psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are a problem in their daily lives as part of its new five-year strategic plan.
Hypertension Medication Found to Increase Risk of Psoriasis
Women with long-term high blood pressure appear to be at an increased risk for the skin condition psoriasis.
New Invention Provides Affordable & Effective Treatment for Keloid Scars
A new invention by researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore provides a simple, affordable and—most importantly—highly effective way for patients to self-treat keloid scars.
Indoor tanning at Young Age Increases Early Skin Cancer Risk
Dartmouth researchers have found that early exposure to the ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning is related to an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinomas (BCC) at a young age.
Scientists Take Next Step in Skin Wound Treatment
Scientists are reporting the next step in the evolution of wound treatment with a material that leads to faster healing than existing commercial dressings and prevents potentially harmful bacteria from sticking.
FDA Issues Consumer Update on Side Effects of Topical Acne Products
Certain acne treatments can, in rare instances, cause severe allergic reactions that are potentially life-threatening.
National Psoriasis Foundation Prioritizes Psoriatic Arthritis With New Program
Millions of Americans with psoriatic arthritis—a serious disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints and tendons, and can result in joint damage if left untreated—struggle to get the health care and treatments they need to manage their condition.
The Truth Behind Skin Redness
By: Cynthia Price, MD
Learn the gold standards for treatment of the various conditions that cause client redness.
Repeated UV-exposure May Lead to Dependence Similar to Heroin Addiction
A study reveals that chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes the release of endorphins, which act through the same pathway as heroin and related drugs, leading to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction-like behavior in rodents.
Sunscreen Use in Childhood Prevents Malignant Melanoma in Adulthood
Research conducted at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute has established that the incidence of malignant melanoma in adulthood can be dramatically reduced by the consistent use of sunscreen in infancy and childhood.