FDA misses deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again missed a deadline to propose a ban on chemicals in hair-straightening products that may pose a serious cancer risk.
Jan 8, 2026
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Skin & Hair care news
A guide to understanding and managing acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice. Acne vulgaris—the most prevalent form—affects more than 80% of teenagers and young adults (in some countries, it may be as many as 95%), and tends to ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Optimizing laser irradiation: An in-silico meta-analysis of skin discoloration treatment
In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. However, setting appropriate ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Spatial atlas reveals unique coordination among cell types that support healthy human skin
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 ...
Mar 23, 2026
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AI-guided CRISPR uncovers oxytocin receptor as unexpected psoriasis drug target
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 ...
Jul 8, 2026
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How to use cleanser properly, by an expert in skin science
Cleansing has long been an important part of hygiene rituals across cultures. Nowadays, cleansing remains an essential part of daily skincare routines, helping to remove sweat, makeup and old skin cells.
Jan 28, 2026
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Hidden skin microbe activity revealed in real time with RNA method
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, ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Dupilumab restores skin barrier function in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, study shows
A new study led by investigators at National Jewish Health and published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that treatment with dupilumab significantly restores skin barrier function and reduces inflammation ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Opposing protein pathways steer skin stem cells toward renewal or repair
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 ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Risk for nonscarring hair loss increased in association with GLP-1 receptor agonist use
The risk for nonscarring hair loss (NSHL) is increased in association with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Feb 18, 2026
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