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Released: 17-Jul-2024 12:30 PM EDT
How to control excessive sweating
American Academy of Dermatology

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common medical condition that affects an estimated 15.8 million people in the U.S. It is normal to sweat when you overheat, or your nerves get the best of you. However, if you find yourself sweating profusely even without engaging in physical activity or exposure to high temperatures, you may have hyperhidrosis.

Newswise: Advanced nanofibrous membranes: tackling diabetic wounds with precision
Released: 17-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Advanced nanofibrous membranes: tackling diabetic wounds with precision
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a pioneering study, researchers have developed a poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) nanofibrous membrane enhanced with curcumin and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), aimed at improving the healing of diabetic wounds.

Newswise: Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
Released: 17-Jul-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has developed nanovesicles (NVs) from activated neutrophils, showcasing their ability to perform molecular debridement and accelerate healing in infectious wounds. This novel method significantly enhances treatment effectiveness, particularly for stubborn diabetic wounds, by targeting and neutralizing deep tissue pathogens.

   
Newswise: Mount Sinai Secures Over $4 Million Grant From National Institutes of Health to Study Alopecia Areata and Atopic Dermatitis in People With Down Syndrome
Released: 11-Jul-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Secures Over $4 Million Grant From National Institutes of Health to Study Alopecia Areata and Atopic Dermatitis in People With Down Syndrome
Mount Sinai Health System

First-of-its-kind clinical trial with specific JAK inhibition will investigate the best treatment for inflammatory skin conditions in these patients

Newswise: Take summer heat health risks seriously, UTSW experts caution
Released: 5-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Take summer heat health risks seriously, UTSW experts caution
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The scorching heat can be inescapable this time of year, and as temperatures hover around triple digits, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center caution that uncomfortable weather can escalate to dangerous health conditions.

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Released: 3-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Summer Safety: What You Should Know About Melanoma
Cedars-Sinai

After a cold and rainy winter, it’s refreshing to plan summertime outdoor activities or a day at the beach soaking up the sun. But it’s important to remember that too much sun exposure can be harmful.

Released: 2-Jul-2024 4:20 PM EDT
American Academy of Dermatology warns that homemade sunscreens are not proven to be effective and may leave users vulnerable to skin cancer
American Academy of Dermatology

While the American Academy of Dermatology is aware of reports of people using homemade sunscreens, research shows that most homemade sunscreens lack effective sun protection, leaving users vulnerable to sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S.  

Released: 2-Jul-2024 10:15 AM EDT
JAAD ranks no. 1 among dermatology journals
American Academy of Dermatology

The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology remains the top peer-reviewed journal in its field, according to the 2023 journal impact factor rankings recently published by Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Web of Science Group.

Released: 1-Jul-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Climate affects dose requirements for cosmetic Botox injections
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Patients living in "high-sun" climates may require higher doses of Botox to achieve good results in cosmetic treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Released: 28-Jun-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend This Summer
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Soaking up rays by the beach or pool feels good, but it's harsh for your skin. The United States lacks advanced formula sunscreens found in Europe and other countries, so experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, advocate better use of the products we have.

Newswise: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Skin While Having Fun in the Sun
Released: 27-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
3 Tips for Protecting Your Skin While Having Fun in the Sun
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS, of the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer offers three tips to protect yourself while enjoying time outdoors.

Newswise: Wistar’s Dr. Noam Auslander Awarded $600K V Foundation Grant to Identify Connections between Gut Microbial Genes & Melanoma immunotherapy
Released: 27-Jun-2024 10:35 AM EDT
Wistar’s Dr. Noam Auslander Awarded $600K V Foundation Grant to Identify Connections between Gut Microbial Genes & Melanoma immunotherapy
Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute's Dr. Noam Auslander was awarded a $600,000 Women Scientists Innovation Award for Cancer Research grant from the V Foundation for Cancer Research to support the next three years of her research, which will use proteins of gut bacteria to predict immunotherapy benefit in melanoma.

Released: 25-Jun-2024 9:40 AM EDT
Declare your independence from skin cancer: perform a skin self-exam this 4th of July
American Academy of Dermatology

Brian Ingham was only 32 years old when a board-certified dermatologist discovered melanoma on his back during a routine visit to get a tattoo removed in late 2023. The Washington, D.C.-area military pilot said he knew he was at an increased risk as his mother was recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma that same year.

Released: 20-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Antiseizure Medications Can Produce Life-Threatening Reactions
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health neurology, dermatology, and pharmacy researchers explain how to distinguish concerning rashes from less severe reactions.



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