https://medicalxpress.com/skin-hair-news/ en-us Latest health news and information about Skin & Hair Care Melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-sunscreen-americans-melanoma.html Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:01 EDT news698666035 Getting a scalp or face massage is often a relaxing highlight of getting a haircut or a facial. Now, head spas are popping up across the country offering deep cranial and facial relaxation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-japanese-style-scalp-massages.html Fri, 22 May 2026 05:10:01 EDT news698642748 Around one in every 100 people worldwide has vitiligo—a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes the skin to appear lighter in patches. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-vitiligo-affects-people-worldwide-skin.html Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:02 EDT news698501462 Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion. But sometimes clients visiting nail salons come away with more than beautiful nails. Several women from Perth recently told the ABC they contracted severe infections after visiting nail salons for manicures and pedicures. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-infection-manicures-pedicures.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:20:03 EDT news698393162 Clinical trials have shown that consumption of grapes can increase the resilience of skin to UV irradiation in about 30%–50% of the subject population. A new study published in the current issue of the journal ACS Nutrition Science suggests the effect of consuming grapes on human skin health is much broader—most likely affecting everyone. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-grape-consumption-linked-gene-skin.html Sun, 17 May 2026 17:40:02 EDT news698071956 Friendly skin bacteria could hold the key to stopping eczema in its tracks, according to a breakthrough by a team of UK and Japanese scientists. Their new study reveals harmless microbes living on our skin release powerful molecules that can shut down the inflammatory chaos triggered by Staphylococcus aureus, the bug long known to wreak havoc in eczema. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-friendly-skin-bacteria-inflammatory-driver.html Thu, 14 May 2026 11:03:28 EDT news697975322 Years of chronic exposure of human skin to sunlight strongly disrupts its body-clock rhythm, according to a pioneering study led by University of Manchester, No7 Beauty Company, a member of The Boots Group, and University of Pennsylvania scientists. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-chronic-sunlight-exposure-disrupt-body.html Wed, 06 May 2026 17:40:05 EDT news697293085 New research from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences provides evidence that sensitive skin syndrome (SSS) is biologically distinct from rosacea, helping clarify a long-standing debate in dermatology and potentially guiding more targeted treatment approaches. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-distinguish-sensitive-skin-syndrome-rosacea.html Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:06 EDT news697204502 Misinformation is putting more than 16 million Americans at increased risk for skin cancer, a new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey has concluded. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-online-misinformation-adding-americans-skin.html Mon, 04 May 2026 16:20:01 EDT news697122662 Interest in plant-based wound treatments has grown due to traditional method limitations, antimicrobial resistance, and the need for safer options. Coniferous resin from Norway spruce (Picea abies) has been used in Northern European folk medicine for treating skin wounds and infections for centuries. Recent studies have validated these applications, with clinical trials showing refined spruce resin products effectively treat complex wounds and demonstrate antimicrobial properties against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-qa-coniferous-resin-wound-folk.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:01 EDT news696783421 In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it's 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-african-women-skin.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:20:03 EDT news696606421 Collagen has become a staple of skincare advertising and social media wellness trends. But it is not just a buzzword. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-menopause-collagen-cliff.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:06 EDT news696513781 A new study finds that how high school students perceive the "costs" of sun protection and the "rewards" of tanning play a significant role in whether they practice sun-safe behaviors. The work will help inform more effective skin cancer prevention efforts during adolescence. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-teen-views-tanning-sunscreen-skin.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:05 EDT news695894782 A natural compound made by Australian bees to seal their hives may help stop scarring in human skin after surgery, injury and burns, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers. The scientists say the laboratory finding has "immense potential" for future applications in people with scarring ranging from shallow and cosmetic to deep and debilitating, known as hypertrophic. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-australian-bee-scar-compound-scars.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:40:04 EDT news695461023 Instead of applying ointment and attaching a bandage, a "smart patch that regulates treatment intensity on its own just by being attached" has appeared. A research team has developed a "self-regulating OLED wound healing patch" that combines light and drugs to pull up the wound recovery speed by about twice. It is expected to develop into an intelligent treatment technology where light regulates drug release according to the patient's condition in the future. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-smart-oled-patch-automate-drug.html Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:40:03 EDT news695305461 Injectable peptides are the new anti-aging trend sweeping the beauty industry. These compounds are promoted on social media as tools for skin repair, collagen production and "cellular rejuvenation." They are widely available online from overseas sellers, despite many peptides being unregulated in Australia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-peptides-antiaging-trend-evidence-theyre.html Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:04 EDT news694950542 Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which microbes are present only tells part of the story. What matters just as much is which microbes are active, what genes they switch on, and how they interact with one another on the skin. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-hidden-skin-microbe-revealed-real.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:02 EDT news695041309 Keratin is the fibrous, waterproof protein that builds everything from our hair and nails to a rhino's horn. However, a tiny glitch in it can have problematic outcomes. A new study has found that changes in a keratin gene called KRT16 can lead to a rare condition known as pachyonychia congenita (PC). This disorder affects the skin, nails, and the lining of the mouth, and often causes painful, thick patches of skin—especially on the hands and feet. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-skin-protein-k16-inflammation-stressed.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:20:03 EDT news695037258 A hair growth product is being recalled because it could pose a serious risk to kids. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-hair-growth-product-recalled-child.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:01 EDT news694950833 They're oily. They're bony. They have a strong fishy smell, salty taste and soft texture that doesn't appeal to many. Yet, canned sardines appear to be having a moment. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-sardinemaxxing.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:40:01 EDT news694944141 There's very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Research hasn't shown that common tactics like special diets, skipping baths, breastfeeding and probiotic supplements can help children avoid eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-good-ways-childhood-eczema-treatment.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:40:01 EDT news694944153 Research behind the skin cancer prevention campaign "If You Could See UV" has found that evoking fear of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure—through a visually striking metaphor—helped motivate young adults to protect their skin. By visualizing UV as something immediate and ever-present, the campaign aimed to prompt young adults to think and feel differently about everyday sun exposure, and to take practical steps to protect themselves. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-sun-safety-ad-visuals-messaging.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:10:01 EDT news694707651 Folks with severe plaque psoriasis often have to choose between convenient pills that don't work very well or highly effective injections that come with the hassle of needles. That trade-off may soon change. New clinical trial data suggests a once-daily pill called zasocitinib may provide the clear skin once only expected from shots. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-pill-plaque-psoriasis-treatment.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:30:03 EDT news694337401 Fibrosis is the body's way of patching up damage—a bit like fixing a pothole. When skin is cut or a muscle is injured, fibroblast cells rush in to make fibronectin and collagen, which are two major extracellular matrix proteins in tissue. They pull the wound edges together and build a temporary scaffold to let tissue heal. Once the job is done, the body slowly removes the extra fibers and the tissue softens again. This type of normal wound healing is essential. However, problems arise when fibroblasts do not stop making fibers. Instead of healing and calming, the tissue becomes thicker, stiffer, and less able to work. This long-term, uncontrolled scarring is called pathological fibrosis. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-uncontrolled-scarring-reveals-cell-sensor.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:40:02 EDT news694354584 Chronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries. Existing treatments are expensive and may cause side effects. In his doctoral thesis, Amal D. Premarathna shows that a promising alternative to synthetic wound care treatments may come from nature—namely, algae. Some beneficial algae species are also found in Estonia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-algae-derived-sugars-anti-inflammatory.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:10:01 EDT news694101836 Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-collagen-supplements-skin-joints-large.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:04 EDT news693580890 Using computational modeling, a research team has developed a novel peptide (MLPH) that promotes hair growth without the side effects of existing drugs. This achievement, accomplished through a joint research project led by Prof. Young Kwan Sung and Dr. Mihee Kwak from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, is regarded as opening a new horizon for next-generation hair loss therapeutics that are safe for both men and women. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-hair-loss-therapeutic-agent-safe.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:50:01 EDT news693575041 Mount Sinai researchers have published the first organ-wide human skin spatial atlas from across the body. It provides an unprecedentedly detailed view of healthy human skin, revealing cellular composition and functional mechanisms of skin from more than a dozen unique sites on the body, including the scalp and sole. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-spatial-atlas-reveals-unique-cell.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:20:01 EDT news693499441 Scientists have identified the transporter protein that allows essential fats in the bloodstream to enter the skin, reshaping understanding of how the skin maintains its protective barrier. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-scientists-uncover-key-lipid-skin.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:16:33 EDT news693486961 The mystery of how stress exacerbates atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, may be closer to being understood. A new study published in the journal Science has identified a specific nerve pathway that helps explain the link. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-stress-pathway-reveals-nervous-contributes.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:02 EDT news693221723