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- Experts to Develop Human Skin Cell Atlashttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/experts-to-develop-human-skin-cell-atlas/2461944/A grassroots movement to establish a Human Skin Cell Atlas is underway, according to a review in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. To perform its numerous functions and to maintain prominent regional specificity, skin consists of several distinct cell types, which in turn, each contain num…
- Immunotherapy Drug Combo Helps Extend Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Melanomahttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/immunotherapy-drug-combo-helps-extend-progression-free-survival-in-metastatic-melanoma/2461940/Combining two immune checkpoint inhibitors helps overcome resistance to prior PD-1 therapy in patients with metastatic melanoma, a new study shows. The combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab showed a longer progression-free survival, but also a greater overall response rate to treatment compared …
- Wristbands May Be Home to E. coli, Staphhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/wristbands-may-be-home-to-e-coli-staphylococcus/2461937/Common wristbands can be ‘hotbed’ for harmful bacteria including E. coli, staphylococcus, according to new research. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science tested wristbands of various textures to determine their risk for harboring potentially harmful …
- DermWire’s Practical Guide to Assessing Quality of Life and Mood in Patients With Chronic Skin Diseaseshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermwires-practical-guide-to-assessing-quality-of-life-and-mood-in-patients-with-chronic-skin-diseases/2461936/Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (AD), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and other dermatological conditions often go more than skin deep and can have profound effects on a patient's quality of life, mood, and mental health. This is the main takeaway from a panel discussion on the psychosocial impact of …
- VitaSea Gives Back: Skincare Brand to Donate 100% of their Proceeds from Online Sales to the Maui Strong Fund through September 2023https://practicaldermatology.com/news/vitasea-gives-back-skincare-brand-to-donate-100-of-their-proceeds-from-online-sales-to-the-maui-strong-fund-through-september-2023/2461931/VitaSea is donating 100% of their proceeds from online sales to the Maui Strong Fund through the end of September. To kickstart this initiative, VitaSea is donating the first $10,000. The Maui Strong Fund has been set up by the Hawai’i Community Foundation, which has waived all fees so 100% of Vit…
- DermaSensor Device Can Help Detect Skin Cancer Across Skin Toneshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermasensor-device-can-help-detect-skin-cancer-across-skin-tones/2461924/DermaSensor's handheld Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy (ESS) device can help detect skin cancer in patients across different Fitzpatrick skin types, according to new research presented at the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Innovation Academy meeting. DermaSensor is designed for primary…
- Electrical Signals Between Skin Cells May Influence Melanoma Initiationhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/electrical-signals-between-skin-cells-may-influence-melanoma-initiation/2461919/The transfer of a neurotransmitter from melanocytes to keratinocytes alters electrical activity and may promote melanoma initiation in preclinical models, according to results published in Cancer Discovery. An intrinsic feature of melanocytes is their ability to secrete melanin-containing vesicles…
- Study: Natural Gas Odorants Linked to Skin Rasheshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/study-natural-gas-odorants-linked-to-skin-rashes/2461918/Odorants are widely used in natural gas for leak detection and may induce a range of adverse health symptoms at very low concentrations including skin rashes, according to a new study in Current Environmental Health Reports. “Our sense of smell is the first line of defense in detecting gas leaks, …
- Bristol Myers Squibb’s New Sotyktu Campaign Reveals the Plain Truth About Living With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasishttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/bristol-myers-squibbs-new-clear-understanding-campaign-reveals-the-plain-truth-about-living-with-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasis/2461914/Bristol Myers Squibb is rolling out Clear Understanding, a campaign featuring patients living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are sharing what it’s really like for them to live with the disease — from dealing with symptoms to navigating relationships with friends, family or co-workers …
- Vacation Tanning Linked to Acute Changes in Skin Microbiomehttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/vacation-tanning-linked-to-acute-changes-in-skin-microbiome/2461912/Sun-seeking behaviors while on vacation may affect the skin’s microbiome, new research suggests. Prior to vacations to sunny destinations, which lasted at least seven days, the researchers analyzed participants’ skin. On day one, 28, and 84 post-holiday, participants’ skin microbiota was assessed …