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- AD Pipeline Watch: Escient Pharmaceuticals Initiates Proof-of-Concept Study of EP262, a First-in-Class Oral MRGPRX2 Antagonisthttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ad-pipeline-watch-escient-pharmaceuticals-initiates-proof-of-concept-study-of-ep262-a-first-in-class-oral-mrgprx2-antagonist/2462155/The first subject has been dosed in EASE, a Phase 2a clinical proof-of-concept study of Escient Pharmaceuticals’ EP262 in atopic dermatitis (AD). By blocking activation of MRGPRX2 and degranulation of mast cells, EP262 has the potential to effectively treat multiple mast cell medi
- Can a New Bacteriocin Thwart Antibiotic Resistance?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/can-a-new-bacteriocin-thwart-antibiotic-resistance/2462150/A new bacteriocin in a very common skin bacterium may inhibit the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, new research suggests. The research group for child and youth health at UiT The Arctic University of Norway has studied bacter
- Demystifying Itch: Does S. aureus Kickstart a Molecular Chain Reaction That Culminates in the Urge to Scratch?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/demystifying-itch-does-s-aureus-kickstart-a-molecular-chain-reaction-that-culminates-in-the-urge-to-scratch/2462148/Staphylococcus aureus may cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells. The findings, based on research in mice and in human cells, are reported Nov. 22 in Cell. In eczema and atopic dermatitis, the equilibrium of microorganisms that keep skin he
- DermaSensor Shows Promise for Skin Cancer Detectionhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/dermasensor-shows-promise-for-skin-cancer-detection/2462147/DermaSensor, a handheld AI-powered spectroscopy device, works well at assessing skin lesions suggestive of skin cancer and should help primary care doctors improve their decision-making skills regarding appropriate referrals of skin cancer The new
- How Does Social Media Influence Patients’ Understanding of Dermatologic Information?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/examining-social-medias-influence-on-patients-understanding-of-dermatologic-information/2462143/Social media users trust what’s out there about dermatologic conditions and make healthcare decisions based on this information for better or for worse, according to research presented at the 2nd Annual Dermatology Therapeutics Symposium (DTS) in Austin, Texas. “Healthcare professionals h
- More Photos of Patients with Psoriasis Needed in Studieshttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/more-photos-of-patients-with-psoriasis-needed-in-studies/2462142/As the adage goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," yet most researchers don't include photos of patients with psoriasis in scientific articles. This is the main finding from a new study out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University of Copenha
- Ichthyosis Linked to Mood Disordershttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/ichthyosis-linked-to-mood-disorders/2462139/People living with Ichthyosis may be at higher risk for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Re
- Amorepacific Receives the CES Innovation Award for 'Lipcure Beam'https://practicaldermatology.com/news/amorepacific-receives-the-ces-innovation-award-for-lipcure-beam/2462138/Amorepacific's 'Lipcure Beam' technology received the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 (CES 2024) Innovation Award, marking the company's fifth consecutive win at the tech event. The 'Lipcure Beam' combines lip diagnosis, care, and makeup capabilities in one unit.
- Scientists 3D-print Hair Follicles in Lab-grown Skinhttps://practicaldermatology.com/news/scientists-3d-print-hair-follicles-in-lab-grown-skin/2462137/Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time that researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles. The findings appear in
- Is Lower Extremity Lymphedema a Risk for Skin Cancer?https://practicaldermatology.com/news/is-lower-extremity-lymphedema-a-risk-for-skin-cancer/2462127/Patients with lymphedema may have twice the risk of developing basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas on the lower extremities than their counterparts without lymphedema, according to a retrospective study published in the November 2023 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.&n