Genetics
Psoriasis not caused by spontaneous mutations in skin cells, finds study
Psoriasis—a chronic skin condition—is not caused or spread by spontaneous genetic mutations in the skin, new research suggests.
Oct 26, 2023
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News tagged with chronic skin condition
Medical research
Developmental origins of eczema and psoriasis discovered
Scientists have created a highly detailed map of skin, which reveals that cellular processes from development are re-activated in cells from patients with inflammatory skin disease. The researchers from the Wellcome Sanger ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists demonstrate how genetic variations cause eczema
New research supported by the National Institutes of Health delineates how two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, ...
Aug 14, 2020
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Medical research
Bacteria could contribute to development of wound-induced skin cancer
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new mechanism by which skin damage triggers the formation of tumors, which could have important therapeutic implications for patients suffering with chronic ulcers or ...
Jan 9, 2015
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Genetics
Three new eczema genes discovered
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from Children of the 90s at the University of Bristol, in collaboration with 22 other studies from across the world, have discovered three new genetic variants associated with the skin condition ...
Dec 26, 2011
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
How do I know if I need a cortisone shot?
If you're an athlete prone to overuse injuries or if you have a chronic condition like arthritis, chances are you've had a cortisone injection—or at least discussed the treatment with your medical provider.
Sep 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research findings offer hope for treatment of inflammatory skin condition
People diagnosed with an inflammatory skin condition known as granuloma annulare (GA) develop raised red lesions that emerge in ring-like patterns on the skin. For those with a chronic condition, these lesions can cover much ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Immunology
No increased skin cancer risk with topical immunosuppressant ointments
Adults with the chronic skin condition atopic dermatitis can rest easy in the knowledge that two topical immunosuppressant medications commonly prescribed to treat the condition do not appear to increase the risk for the ...
Aug 12, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Researchers develop new treatment method for psoriasis
Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, red, scaly patches, afflicts more than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. Small molecule-based drugs like steroids can penetrate the skin to treat ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biomedical researchers get closer to why eczema happens
A new study from researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York may help to peel back the layers of unhealthy skin—at least metaphorically speaking—and get closer to a cure.
Jun 24, 2020
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