The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is associated with an increased risk of hair loss (alopecia) in adults with type 2 diabetes, a study published by The BMJ finds. ...
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A research team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) reports that a pathway-targeted therapy could be an effective treatment for certain melanoma patients and fill an unmet clinical need for patients ...
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys melanocytes, the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin. Once the melanocytes are gone, the skin turns white, leading to the characteristic ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless sensor device that can continuously monitor skin elasticity in patients with soft tissue disorders, including lymphedema and scleroderma, which can support early disease ...
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a light-sensitive drug and a specific wavelength of light to destroy cancer cells. The treatment has become an important option for certain skin cancers because it can target diseased tissue ...
Jul 21, 2026
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Individuals with psoriasis have a higher burden of myocardial dysfunction, independent of cardiometabolic risk, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Jul 23, 2026
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An NSAID-related compound called ampyrone appears to safely boost production of the pigment melanin in human skin, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and National Eye Institute investigators. The ...
Jul 19, 2026
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting more than 60 million people worldwide, characterized by painful red patches, scaling and skin thickening. While existing biologic treatments largely focus on calming ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Moisturizers, sunscreens and anti-aging creams are usually sold on familiar promises: to keep water in the skin, strengthen its protective barrier, protect against sun damage or reduce visible signs of aging. These functions ...
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Individuals across racial and ethnic groups report psoriasis as a considerable burden, including transportation barriers, difficulty accessing medications and delayed care, according to a study published online July 15 in ...
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