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Fat-synthesizing Enzyme Found to Affect the Health of Skin and Hair

Showcasing that the health of the skin and body are truly intertwined, a recent study of a fat-synthesizing enzyme provides information on how the body processes and reacts to retinoic acid.

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Panel Concludes Whole-body Examinations Should Not Be Standard of Skin Cancer Care

An examination of your entire body should not be the standard of care for finding skin cancer, a panel of experts has concluded.

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Milkweed Oil Found to Combat UV Rays, Help in Moisturization

The oil of the milkweed seed may help protect the skin against UV rays, according to scientists with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

New Study Shows Psoriasis DNA Hotspots

Scientists at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, the U-M School of Public Health and their collaborators have found DNA "hotspots" that may reveal how genetic differences among individuals result in psoriasis, an autoimmune disease of the skin.

Study Shows Even Natural Scents May Cause Allergic Reactions

Essential oils may become allergenic on contact with oxygen in the air and certain skin enzymes, according to recent research.

Childhood Beach Vacations May Effect Melanoma Risk

Vacations at the shore during childhood may boost the risk of the deadly skin cancer melanoma later in life, a new study suggests.

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When Gauging Age, the Eyes Have It

A new study suggests people hoping to look younger should focus on the eye area, as that's where others get visual clues about someone's age and level of fatigue.

Tadpoles Helping Develop Skin Cancer Drugs

The humble tadpole could provide the key to developing effective anti-skin cancer drugs, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

FDA Issues Health Warning on Use of Topical Anesthetics

Ignited by global growth in the use of topical anesthetics for cosmetic procedures, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a health warning after a study concluded that the drug lidocaine carries risks.

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Climate Affecting Atopic Dermatitis, Study Shows

Spanish researchers have recently shown that climate can affect the prevalence of atopic dermatitis.

Industry Speaks Out on Study Linking Moisturizer and Cancer in Mice

A study that suggested common moisturizers may increase the rate of tumor formation in mice with a high skin cancer risk has provoked a storm within the industry.

New Testing Method May More Accurately Show Effective Sunscreens

Looking directly at the expression of the p53 gene may be a more accurate way of testing how well a sunscreen protects against UV damage, according to a recent study.

Hot New Ingredient: Cotton Thistle

This repair active is designed to stimulate epidermal regeneration and promote cutaneous repair by acting on keratinocyte differentiation in dry or damaged skin.

Researchers Switch Stem Cell Production "On"

Scientists at the Imperial College in London have found a way to turn "on" the production of specific adult stem cells in bone marrow, a technique that could boost the body's ability to repair itself.

New Clinical Trial Signals Shift in Medical and Personal Care Companies Relationships

Medical testing business preMD has launched a clinical trial with a global cosmetics company, focusing on its skin cholesterol test. Partnerships between medical companies specializing in predictive tests and personal care players are becoming increasingly common, as the opportunities for personalized cosmetics become apparent.

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Increasing Rates of Melanoma Seen Across the Country

New cases of the deadly skin cancer melanoma are increasing among men and women in the United States, particularly among older men, researchers report.

New Light-Drug Combo Developed for Skin Cancer Treatment

New research being done in Sweden on a drug that is activated by light is showing promise in fighting skin cancer.

Combining Plant Compounds and Antioxidants Increasing in Popularity

Plant-based compounds with antioxidant properties are likely to be playing an increasingly important role in the sun care of the future.

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