Using cosmetics on babies and children could disrupt hormones and trigger allergies
Would you dab perfume on a six-month-old? Paint their tiny nails with polish that contains formaldehyde? Dust bronzer onto their cheeks?
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Skin & Hair care news
When is a sunburn cause for concern?
Sunburns are common—about a third of Americans get at least one each year—and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are more severe than others.
Jul 28, 2025
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Trial finds no protective effect of moisturizers in atopy-prone infants
Oregon Health & Science University-led research is reporting that daily full-body emollient use starting before 9 weeks of age lowered atopic dermatitis incidence by 24 months in a representative US infant cohort.
FDA approves first cream for treating chronic hand eczema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on the first-ever cream specifically approved for treating chronic hand eczema (CHE).
Jul 24, 2025
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Skin buckles as you age, and that's why wrinkles form, study shows
Aging skin stretches, contracts and buckles under pressure—and that's how wrinkles form, according to new experimental evidence from scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Jul 22, 2025
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New insights into the immune system's crucial role in wound healing
An enzyme expressed by skin cells could be helpful in the management of non-healing skin wounds and ulcers, according to research by University of Manchester and Singapore's A*STAR Skin Research Lab scientists.
Jul 22, 2025
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Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Jul 21, 2025
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How safe are the chemicals in sunscreen? A pharmacology expert explains
Last week, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its safety review of seven active ingredients commonly used in sunscreens.
Jul 16, 2025
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High dietary inflammatory index tied to increased prevalence of eczema
High dietary inflammatory index (DII), which quantifies the inflammatory potential of diet, is associated with increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published online June 19 in Frontiers of ...
Jul 15, 2025
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It's never too early to focus on skin health, says cosmetic dermatologist
Gone are the days when injectables are seen as a last-ditch effort to erase deep wrinkles. Today's cosmetic dermatology clients are younger, more informed and focused on long-term skin health.
Jul 15, 2025
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