LGBT people can face unique skin health challenges
Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says.
Mar 12, 2024
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Sebaceous Gland Diseases
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Skin picking is often trivialized as a bad habit—but dermatillomania can be dangerous
Our skin is often covered with tiny imperfections—blemishes, moles, cuts and spots that we're all guilty of picking at from time to time. Consider the temptation of that bulbous yellow head of a spot ready to erupt, or peeling ...
Feb 29, 2024
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Dermatologists' group offers latest guidance on acne
It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest.
Feb 2, 2024
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Transgender, gender-diverse individuals report acne-related stigma
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals report experiencing acne-related stigma, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Dermatology.
Jan 4, 2024
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Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma
A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions. Led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, the study found that individuals with ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Skin diseases pose a psychosocial burden
Skin diseases can cause a psychosocial burden and feelings of stigmatization, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Nov 2, 2023
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Nutraceutical acne treatment meta-analysis suggests better nutraceutical acne treatment studies are required
A meta-analysis by the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, has found a possible role for nutraceutical supplements in treating acne, one that will require better research practices to reveal their effectiveness.
Stigmatization takes a major toll on those living with skin diseases across Europe, says study
A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease.
Oct 9, 2023
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Oral isotretinoin is most effective treatments for acne, study finds
In their comprehensive meta-analysis (comprising 221 randomized controlled trials involving 65,601 patients), researchers investigated the effectiveness of various pharmacological therapies for acne vulgaris across diverse ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Skin lightening products can be dangerous, but users don't know risks
Skin lightening is prevalent in the U.S. among skin of color individuals—particularly women—but the people who use those products don't know the risks, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Jul 13, 2023
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