New in Physiology
Jul 31, 2014 | 03:18 PM CDT
DNA Repair Mechanisms and the Skin
By: Michael Q. Pugliese and Peter T. Pugliese, MD
Learn more about how DNA damage manifests in the skin, as well as tactics for treatment and prevention.
Jul 31, 2014 | 10:43 AM CDT
Pain & Itch—Signs of Skin Cancer?
Asking patients if a suspicious skin lesion is painful or itchy may help physicians decide whether the spot is likely to be cancerous, according to a new study
Jul 28, 2014 | 10:18 AM CDT
New Skin Cancer Growth Clue Discovered: Piggy-backing Cells
Skin Cancer cells work together to spread further and faster, according to a new study published in Cell Reports. The discovery could lead to new drugs to tackle melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
Jul 21, 2014 | 10:29 AM CDT
Early-career Physicians Awarded Half a Million Dollars to Study Psoriatic Disease
Twelve residents and medical students each received a one-year, $50,000 National Psoriasis Foundation fellowship to study psoriasis.
Jul 18, 2014 | 11:09 AM CDT
AAD Statement on Sun Vitamin D Levels and Mortality
Recently, a study in the Journal of Internal Medicine suggested that women who avoid sun exposure are twice as likely to die as compared to those who receive sun exposure.
Jul 16, 2014 | 10:05 AM CDT
Why Some May Be More Susceptible to Developing Melanoma
A new study shows how a genetic defect in a specific hormonal pathway may make people more susceptible to developing melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.
Jul 10, 2014 | 04:55 PM CDT
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.
Jul 10, 2014 | 10:41 AM CDT
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.
Jun 27, 2014 | 04:19 PM CDT
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.
Jun 27, 2014 | 04:10 PM CDT
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.