New in Physiology
Jan 08, 2015 | 03:14 PM CST
Taming the Tempest: Autoimmunity & Skin Effects of Lupus
By: Erin Madigan-Fleck
Research and statistics have demonstrated a commonality in the link between autoimmune disease and the correlation of skin symptoms, which may greatly impact esthetic care.
Jan 07, 2015 | 11:42 AM CST
Free Radicals Might Not Be All Bad
Free radicals might not be all bad, according to researchers from the University of California, San Diego. Andrew Chishold, PhD, and his fellow researchers found reactive oxygen species (ROS) to be beneficial to wound healing.
Dec 17, 2014 | 12:17 PM CST
Scientists Find Potential Way to Block Sun-induced Skin Aging
A scientific team at UBC and Providence Health Care have genetically engineered mice with less wrinkled skin, despite repeated exposure to wrinkle-inducing ultraviolet (UV) light.
Dec 17, 2014 | 11:38 AM CST
Eczema & Short Stature Link Not Found
Eczema was not associated overall with short stature in an analysis of data from several studies, according to a study published online by JAMA Dermatology.
Dec 09, 2014 | 02:24 PM CST
Natural Selection Furthering Pale Skin Mutations
A piece of research has concluded that skin depigmentation in Europeans has taken place through an adaptive process furthered by natural selection.
Dec 08, 2014 | 02:01 PM CST
Glycated Sugar: Why It Kills Skin and What to Do About It
By: Annette Tobia, PhD
To be direct: Sugar kills skin. It can turn an ivory-smooth complexion into a lunar surface of wrinkled, crépey, irritated skin. And this can happen quickly.
Dec 03, 2014 | 11:06 AM CST
Inflammatory Discovery Sheds Light on Psoriasis
Inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis, may result from abnormal activation of cell death pathways previously believed to suppress inflammation, a surprise finding that could help to develop new ways of treating these diseases.
Nov 25, 2014 | 10:58 AM CST
Neurodermatitus Aggravated by Bacterial Infections
The skin condition neurodermatitis affects nearly one in four children and also occurs frequently in adults.
Nov 02, 2014 | 06:22 PM CST
Cellulite Revisited
By: Peter T. Pugliese, MD
The first thing skin care professionals must understand is that cellulite is not an issue related primarily to adipose (fat) tissue. It is a connective tissue disorder—not really a disease.
Nov 02, 2014 | 05:10 PM CST
Understanding Nutrients, Deficiencies and Skin Conditions
By: Erin Madigan-Fleck
Recently, the cases of nutrition-related health disorders have risen substantially, making gastrointestinal disorders—such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease—and inflammatory skin conditions—such as eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea—commonplace.