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In an era where skin cancer rates continue to rise globally, the significance of effective sun protection cannot be overstated. Sunscreen cosmetics represent the frontline defense against the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, offering a shield that helps prevent not only cosmetic damage like premature aging but also potentially life-threatening conditions. The sunscreen market has evolved ...
Human dermal fibroblasts-neonate (HDF-n) are specialized cells derived from the dermis layer of neonatal human skin. These fibroblasts play a crucial role in skin structure, function, and repair. They are pivotal in the study of dermatological conditions, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. Role and Functionality Fibroblasts are the primary cells responsible for synthesizing ...
If you’ve ever studied the causes of a skin complaint or damaged hair, chances are someone on the internet has pointed the finger at SLS, or sodium lauryl (or laureth) sulfate, a common ingredient in beauty products, washes, toothpastes and even cleaning products.So what does this ingredient do, why is it in everything, and what does the evidence say about how safe it ...
IntroductionNatural lipids, also known as healthy fats, play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. These essential components are found in various foods and have been extensively studied for their numerous benefits. In this article, we will delve into the world of natural lipids, exploring their importance, sources, and the positive impact they have on our bodies. What ...
ByMatexcel
Vitamin C is another very popular ingredient in skin care products, supported by dermatologists and recognized by consumers. In combination with PeptiYouth, vitamin C also showed a synergistic effect, while promoting the maintenance of hyaluronic acid binding protein, an added benefit (test ex-vivo). ...
Salicylic acid Also known as β-hydroxy acid (BHA, beta hydroxy acid), salicylic acid has multiple functions and can solve various problems that cause acne. Dermatologists have used salicylic acid to exfoliate skin for decades, but it's also an anti-irritant ingredient. ...
A 21-year-old man visited his doctor concerned about an asymptomatic blackish lesion that had developed on his left heel 1 week prior, soon after a college basketball tournament. On examination, a stippled, deeply violaceous, and blackish patch with overlying scale was seen on his plantar heel. He had no history of dermatological disease. What’s the diagnosis? Acral lentiginous ...
ByVisualDx
A 38-year-old woman visited her doctor for discoloration that had developed on her trunk 2 months prior. On examination, extensive hyperpigmented, reticulated patches were seen on her back. She had no recent history of sunburn, extensive sun exposure, or history of dermatological conditions. Additional history revealed the use of a heating pad for the preceding 3 months to help manage her ...
ByVisualDx
Imagine you’re sipping (okay, realistically, chugging) your caffeinated beverage of choice in the morning as you log into your computer to take a peek at your schedule. Now think about what appointment type is guaranteed to drop ice-cold dread right into the pit of your stomach, because we for sure all have one. Now, don’t get me wrong, the cool thing about working in primary ...
ByVisualDx
Nada Elbuluk is a board-certified dermatologist, the director of clinical impact at VisualDx, and founder of Project IMPACT. ...
ByVisualDx
The start of coronavirus pandemic pushed limits of healthcare systems all over the world by causing thousands of deaths and the requirement of a huge quantity of healthcare resources. When WHO declared COVID19 as a pandemic, the whole world came to standstill. Half of the world population is confined to their home except for essential services. In the year 2016, when GOI announced ...
Ed Breitschwerdt on ReachMD with Dr. Michael Greenberg on what dermatologists should know about Bartonella species infections. Research over the past 30 years has shown that Bartonella species infect a wide array of cell types, including red blood cells and endothelial cells (in particular cells that line the blood vessels), in both people and animals. ...
Blueberry were recently invited to write two commentaries on the challenges of treating skin and nail diseases and the potential for nanotechnology approaches in dermal drug delivery. Here we share a brief overview of these articles. We will all have encountered someone who is dealing with or has previously experienced a common ailment of the skin or nails, such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), ...
Dry skin is almost synonymous with Fall and Winter for most of us. Some of us will notice our skin dry out as soon as the first leaves start to fall, others may notice more frequent itching, and others how uncomfortable their clothes are. All of the symptoms above can be a result of dryer skin, which is a result of the following factors: Colder, dryer air As the weather changes, colder air ...
It has been said that the 21st century is the century of peptide drugs, and the fate of this substance, which lies between a large protein and a small molecule compound, is bound to be extraordinary. What are peptide drugs? Peptides are a class of compounds made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds and are chemically active substances commonly found in living organisms. According to the ...
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma comprises charged particles as well as a range of other active components that are thought to interact with the body to produce desired affects in plasma medicine such as; electric current, UV radiation and reactive gas species these components are thought to be able to act ...
Blueberry Therapeutics is a drug development company committed to finding new and improved treatments for a range of dermatological conditions affecting the skin and nails. The future and long-term effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic (caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2 virus]) on dermatology practice and skin health is still unknown, but here we provide some ...
Blueberry Therapeutics hopes to make a real difference to the quality of life for people who suffer from skin and nail conditions by curing the symptoms they experience. To do this, it is key to understand exactly what issues affect people with these conditions, how this makes them feel, and how much this impacts their daily way of life. Our most advanced area of research is fungal infection of ...
Many practitioners think about lasers as therapy for various conditions like Fasciitis, Tendonitis, Arthritis, pain and inflammation. Diode lasers are very versatile. Swapping handpieces or adding on attachments to the handpiece allows for increased uses including wounds, ulcers, warts, dermatological conditions like Psoriasis as well as venous insufficiency and fungal ...
Here's a roundup of the weird and wonderful world of 3D printing in 2019. 3D printing: the cure for baldness? US dermatologists in Columbia University have used 3D printing to try to find a solution for a common but often overlooked complaint: baldness. ...
ByIDTechEx