https://medicalxpress.com/skin-hair-news/ en-us Latest health news and information about Skin & Hair Care Hair products used in hair salons release aerosols that can cause respiratory tract irritation if inhaled. Under a contract from industry, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine ITEM investigated the effects of aerosols produced when using heated chemical hair products. Using an innovative cell-based in vitro inhalation method, the researchers can estimate effects on the respiratory tract and identify potentially harmful substances. This non-animal testing method supports safe product development that is fully in line with the safe-by-design approach, which integrates safety in product development right from the start. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-hair-products-animal.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:40:03 EDT news704973831 Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-tanning-hot-skin.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:11 EDT news704645542 Your social media feed is full of people talking about the "holy grail" of skincare. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-clinical-grade-skincare-creams-shouldnt.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:20:03 EDT news704614262 Adding oral antihistamines to existing eczema treatments is unlikely to lead to clinically important reductions in eczema and itch severity and may not reduce sleep disturbance or flare-ups, finds a review of the latest trial evidence published by The BMJ today. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-antihistamines-meaningful-benefit-eczema.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:01 EDT news704463061 Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, together with international collaborators, have discovered that blocking autophagy—the body's natural recycling system for worn-out cell components—in specialized blood vessels can reduce inflammation in mice with psoriasis. Unlike many current therapies, this strategy reduces inflammation without weakening the immune system. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-body-natural-recycling-inflammation.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:20:08 EDT news704456941 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 remain central to healthy skin. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-skincare-revolution-immune.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:05 EDT news703772748 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 skin patches of the disease. However, the standard model of vitiligo doesn't explain some of its unusual features. Some vitiligo lesions repigment, and treatments sometimes restore pigmentation even in areas that lack melanocytes, suggesting that the melanocytes may not be fully destroyed. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-dormant-pigment-cells-vitiligo-patches.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:08 EDT news704031481 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. Although the absolute risk is low, awareness of this potential effect may help inform shared treatment decisions, the researchers say. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-glp-diabetes-drugs-linked-higher.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:01 EDT news703914961 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 hyperactive T cells in the skin, complete disease resolution remains challenging. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-skin-bone-marrow-axis-discovery.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:04 EDT news703941362 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 Dermatology & Therapy. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-individuals-ethnicities-psoriasis-considerable-burden.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:20:08 EDT news703780946 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 discovery could lead to the development of an ampyrone-derived treatment for hypopigmentation disorders. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-discovery-drug-therapy-hypopigmentation-conditions.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:30:01 EDT news703255463 A constant interplay takes place on the surface of the body between cells, the immune system and the skin microbiota. We do not notice it—until the balance is disturbed. Then it becomes clear that the outermost layer of the skin plays a crucial role in the well-being of the whole body. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-skin-microbiota-billions-microbes.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:40:10 EDT news703325890 As cosmetic procedures surge worldwide and beauty content increasingly dominates social media platforms, a new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that for some women, cosmetic treatments may begin to resemble compulsive or addiction-like behavior. The study, led by Dr. Vera Skvirsky alongside Dr. Uri Lifshin, Dr. Dvora Shmulewitz and Prof. Mario Mikulincer from the Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), examined what the researchers describe as "addictive cosmetic procedure use," or ACPU, among Jewish Israeli women. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-cosmetic-procedures-addictive-links-addiction.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:40:01 EDT news703155281 Ongoing research reveals that multifloral honey is a promising candidate for protecting human skin cells from premature aging and cell damage caused by UV radiation, with the potential for future clinical and cosmetic applications. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-exploring-honey-anti-aging-properties.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:20:01 EDT news702712281 Biohub researchers have performed what they believe is the first genome-wide CRISPR study of primary human adult skin cells, then used an AI model to mine the results for overlooked drug targets for psoriasis. They found an unlikely candidate: the receptor for oxytocin, a hormone involved in childbirth and sometimes called the "love hormone" for its additional role in social bonding. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-ai-crispr-uncovers-oxytocin-receptor.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:01 EDT news702741456 Colorless carotenoids are naturally occurring compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, and are the biosynthetic precursors of familiar colored carotenoids such as lycopene and β-carotene. Despite their important biological roles, phytoene and phytofluene have received far less scientific attention because their geometric isomers are difficult to separate and purify in sufficient quantities for detailed investigation. As a result, little has been known about how individual isomers differ in their chemical characteristics and biological activities, limiting their potential development as high-value functional ingredients. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-rare-colorless-carotenoids-emerge-multifunctional.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:07 EDT news702647087 Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, are complicated by skin temperature fluctuations, unclear responses to at-home moisturizers, and measurement systems that don't penetrate the deep layers of skin affected by the disease. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-infrared-skin-sensor-tracks-deeper.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:03 EDT news702573468 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. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-beliefs-safe-sun.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:40:01 EDT news702056101 Dr. Michael Girardi understood the importance of sunscreen from an early age. When he was a child, his uncle died of melanoma. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-qa-sunscreen-safety-essential-skin.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:40:01 EDT news701969042 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? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-bug-good-science-bad-idea.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:28:31 EDT news701792886 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 healing and slow or halt the growth of skin cancer, the researchers believe. The findings are published in the journal Science. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-opposing-protein-pathways-skin-stem.html Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:53:35 EDT news701621585 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. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-sunscreen-ingredient-fda-skin-scientist.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:30:01 EDT news701010247 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 in the open access journal PLOS Digital Health by Alessandro Marcon of the University of Alberta, Canada, and colleagues. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-sunscreen-misinformation-high-engagement-tiktok.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:03 EDT news700988821 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fda-sunscreen-ingredient-decades.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:03 EDT news700315169 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 and potentially address human health conditions characterized by persistent itchiness. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-peach-fuzz-clues-chronic-treatments.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:20:02 EDT news699879601 Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It's called the lymphatic system, and is a crucial part of how your body fights infection and disease. Lately, the lymphatic system is causing a stir online, with some social media personalities promoting "lymphatic drainage" for beauty and skin health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-lymphatic.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:40:03 EDT news699858902 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. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-adults-sunburn-previous-months.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:40:04 EDT news699687491 Three-quarters of people who respond well to the newest types of biologics for psoriasis can safely reduce their dosage, often even by half. These medications then work just as effectively, according to a study led by Radboud University Medical Center and Ghent University Hospital. The finding results in fewer injections and saves up to €8,500 (~$9,900) per patient per year. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-medicines-dosage-stable-psoriasis.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:30:01 EDT news699521941 More and more teenagers are using cosmetics intended for adults that contain active ingredients — yet overdoing skin care at this age can even make things worse. In adolescence, a poorly chosen skin care routine can lead to dry skin, irritation and even painful or itchy allergic reactions, says Dr. Anikó Kovács, a dermatologist at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology at Semmelweis University. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-skincare-adolescence-good-dermatologist.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:20:03 EDT news699523790 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