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New research challenges beliefs about 'safe' times to be in the sun
A QIMR Berghofer study has revealed that short periods outdoors during hours of low sunlight can cause skin damage and contribute to skin cancer risk.
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Study reveals how early-life cellular process helps shape lifelong immune health
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and its function in adulthood. The study, published in Science Immunology, identifies a new role for ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Q&A: Sunscreen safety and essential skin protection tips
Dr. Michael Girardi understood the importance of sunscreen from an early age. When he was a child, his uncle died of melanoma.
Jun 29, 2026
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Equivalent improvements in eczema seen with team-based online care, in-person care
The online team-based connected health (TCH) model yields equivalent improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD) compared with in-person care, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.
Jun 29, 2026
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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
Jun 27, 2026
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Opposing protein pathways steer skin stem cells toward renewal or repair
Two proteins with opposing functions orchestrate the development and maintenance of healthy skin, Stanford Medicine researchers have found. Modulating their activity with topical drugs could reduce inflammation, aid wound ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Skin renews despite 60% to 70% fibroblast depletion in mice, challenging long-held assumption
Human skin is constantly rebuilding itself. Every few weeks, the outermost layers shed and are replaced by new cells pushed up from the base. For decades, scientists believed this renewal depended heavily on fibroblasts, ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Psoriasis is linked to impairment of some sleep domains
Higher psoriasis (PsO) disease activity is independently associated with impairment in specific sleep domains, but not global sleep quality, according to a study published online May 29 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Jun 23, 2026
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First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA. A skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works
As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the sun. Another option for doing so will soon be available.
Jun 20, 2026
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Sunscreen misinformation attracts high engagement on TikTok, study finds
Sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted in popular TikTok videos, but content containing health misinformation about sunscreen attracts disproportionately high audience engagement, according to a new study published June 18 ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Barbers may help prevent skin cancer
Could your barber help prevent skin cancer? A new study by the University of Portsmouth suggests that barbers could play a significant role in the early detection and prevention of skin cancer among men, opening a new community-based ...
Jun 18, 2026
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Diabetes and obesity drugs may help with inflammation and repair of skin
GLP-1 receptor agonists are currently among the most widely discussed classes of drugs worldwide. They have gained popularity for their effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, but increasing evidence suggests ...
Jun 17, 2026
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World's largest genetic study of 'moliness' helps unravel mysteries of melanoma
QIMR Berghofer scientists have uncovered hundreds of genes that play a role in the growth of both moles and melanoma, in a discovery that could lead to new ways of preventing and treating the deadliest form of skin cancer. ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Genetic cause for rare skin condition points to new therapeutic option
An international team of researchers report in the journal Nature Immunology that a mutation in the gene OTULIN causes pediatric-onset pyoderma gangrenosum, characterized by recurrent ulcerating skin sores. They classify ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Q&A: Researcher provides insights into melanoma prognosis
Each year, more than 6,000 Swedes are diagnosed with melanoma. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that, if detected late, can be fatal. Not all melanomas behave in the same way. A new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet ...
Jun 13, 2026
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FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in two decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Jun 10, 2026
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Radiotherapy boosts tumor control in advanced melanoma, especially with immunotherapy
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer and can be difficult to treat in advanced stages. In a new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet, Ellen Heurlin shows that radiotherapy combined with modern drug treatments ...
Jun 9, 2026
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Washing machines could support skin health for First Nations people—if we get the wash settings right
Doing a load of laundry involves lots of decisions—from which cycle to choose to what detergent to use.
Jun 9, 2026
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Nanoparticles target psoriasis genes, aiming to treat 190 million people worldwide
A technological platform developed by Brazilian researchers could revolutionize the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The group, affiliated with the NanoGeneSkin laboratory at the University of São ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Melanoma cases and deaths highest among Florida's older adults
Florida's year-round sunshine and intense ultraviolet (UV) exposure help drive one of the nation's heaviest skin cancer burdens, with older adults shouldering much of the impact. A new study from Florida Atlantic University's ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Peach fuzz may hold clues to new chronic itch treatments
Working with mouse models, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed previously hidden biology of how touch-sensitive hairs create itching sensations. This fundamental discovery opens new avenues to better understand ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Topical gel helps burn wounds heal faster using an existing FDA-approved drug
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and the University of Arizona College of Medicine have developed a topical gel formulation with 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), to treat burn wounds, achieving near-complete ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Macrophages in 'marathon mode' may drive skin granulomas, pointing to new therapies
An international research team has succeeded in elucidating key immunological and biochemical mechanisms underlying granulomatous skin diseases. The findings, recently published in Science Advances, identify new therapeutic ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Hidden actin web lets skin cells share mechanical force over long distances
Scientists at Université de Montréal's Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) have identified a dynamic structure that forms a network on the surface of epithelial cells. Led by Gregory Emery, director of ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Over one-third of U.S. adults report more than one sunburn in previous 12 months
More than one-third of U.S. adults report at least one sunburn during the previous 12 months, according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Jun 3, 2026
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