Researchers develop soft tissue substitute with fewer side effects
A team of plastic surgeons and material scientists has made an important advance in treating the common clinical problem of soft tissue loss.
View ArticlePeople with benign skin condition willing to trade time, money to cure disorder
People with benign hyperpigmentation (the darkening or increase in the natural color of the skin), are willing to pay (WTP) nearly 14 percent of their monthly income and approximately 90 minutes a day...
View ArticleIndoor tanning may be an addiction abetted by both genetic and psychiatric...
A combination of elevated symptoms of depression along with modifications in a gene responsible for dopamine activity, important to the brain's pleasure and reward system, appear to influence an...
View ArticleTanning industry uses promos, cheap prices to lure adolescents and young...
Everyone knows cigarette smoking causes cancer and as a result, prices and advertising are closely regulated to discourage youth from starting. But another cancer risk, indoor tanning, which has been...
View ArticleComposition of human skin microbiome can be modulated
Scientists have demonstrated the use of living bacteria to modulate skin microbiome composition. Mixtures of different skin microbial components have been used to temporarily modulate the composition...
View ArticleFacial plastic surgery in men enhances perception of attractiveness,...
In the first of a kind study, plastic surgeons found that when a man chose to have facial plastic surgery, it significantly increased perceptions of attractiveness, likeability, social skills, or...
View ArticleLoose RNA molecules rejuvenate skin
Want to smooth out your wrinkles, erase scars and sunspots, and look years younger? Millions of Americans a year turn to lasers and prescription drugs to rejuvenate their skin, but exactly how that...
View ArticleHow the sun damages our skin
Researchers have discovered the mechanism through which ultraviolet radiation, given off by the sun, damages our skin.
View ArticleAesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type
In a meta-analysis of 58 studies, a study compared four types of skin cancer treatments and found that while all four had similar recurrence rates a year after treatment, a form of radiation called...
View ArticleSmoothing wrinkles in mice -- without needles
In the quest for a more youthful appearance, many people slather ointments on their skin or undergo injections of dermal fillers. But topical treatments often aren't very effective because they don't...
View ArticleThe deadly superbugs lurking in more than nine in ten make-up bags
The vast majority of in-use make-up products such as beauty blenders, mascara and lip gloss are contaminated with potentially life threatening superbugs, new research has revealed.
View ArticleBrachytherapy proves effective in treating skin cancer
The use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy to treat elderly patients with common skin cancers offers excellent cure rates and cosmetic outcomes, according to a new study.
View ArticlePopular gyms undermining health with tanning beds
Popular gym chains across the country capitalize on the broad desire to get healthy in the New Year with persuasive post-holiday marketing campaigns, but they're also undermining public health warnings...
View ArticleStudy finds 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery
Patients who received Mohs surgery to treat the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, reported a 95 percent long-term satisfaction rate with their results, according to a new study.
View Article'Coolsculpting' inventors develop new non-surgical method for targeting fat
Researchers are developing a new form 'Coolsculpting' technology that can selectively reduce fat almost anywhere in the body using a safe, injectable ice solution or 'slurry.'
View ArticleScientists find new ways to prevent skin scarring
A new study reveals promising new strategies to prevent skin scarring after injuries.
View ArticleEngineered Botulinum toxin is more potent and safer in mice
Botulinum toxin (BoNT) is used for a range of applications, but when injected it can diffuse into the surrounding tissue and give rise to adverse effects. A new study shows that a subtle modification...
View ArticleStem cell treatments 'go deep' to regenerate sun-damaged skin
Some plastic surgeons have been using stem cells to treat aging, sun-damaged skin. But while they've been getting good results, it's been unclear exactly how these treatments work to rejuvenate...
View ArticleSkin lightening products linked to altered steroid hormone levels
Women who misuse corticosteroid creams for cosmetic skin lightening may be at risk of developing adrenal insufficiency, according to new research.
View ArticleDiscovery enables adult skin to regenerate like a newborn's
A newly identified genetic factor allows adult skin to repair itself like the skin of a newborn. The discovery has implications for wound treatment and preventing some of the aging process in skin....
View ArticlePlanaria flatworms can be alternative screening tool to avoid rabbit skin...
A new, accurate screening tool for clinical skin products has been developed which uses flatworms rather than rabbits.
View ArticleA new way to create a spectrum of natural-looking hair colors
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new way to create a spectrum of natural-looking hair colors, ranging from blond to black, by using enzymes to catalyze synthetic melanin.
View ArticleHair aging differs by race, ethnicity
While aging is an unavoidable biological process with many influencing factors that results in visible changes to the hair, there is limited literature examining the characteristics of hair aging...
View Article90% of young women report using a filter or editing their photos before posting
Ninety per cent of women report using a filter or editing their photos before posting to even out their skin tone, reshape their jaw or nose, shave off weight, brighten or bronze their skin or whiten...
View Article3D 'bioprinting' used to create nose cartilage
A team of University of Alberta researchers has discovered a way to use 3-D bioprinting technology to create custom-shaped cartilage for use in surgical procedures. The work aims to make it easier for...
View ArticleInternal compression stocking helps against varicose veins
A new study finds that rather than destroying or removing defective veins, it is possible to repair them by using a sheath. They are thus saved for later use as a bypass.
View ArticleNew drug molecules could prevent skin aging caused by sun exposure
Two new molecules that generate minute amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide have been found to prevent skin from aging after being exposed to ultraviolet light found in sunlight. Sunburn is a major...
View ArticleCan we go from scarface to scarless?
Researchers examined skin regeneration over two years in various body parts of the adult newt, Cynops pyrrhogaster. Their wounds were very quickly healed over several days without prolonged...
View ArticleNew hair dyes avoid allergic reactions
Researchers have developed a range of permanent hair dyes that avoid the allergenic properties of traditional formulations.
View ArticleThose with facial scars rate their own appearance more critically than...
Patients who undergo facial surgery think their surgical scars look worse than surgeons and independent observers do, according to a new study.
View ArticleMicroneedling beats chemical peels for acne scar treatment
Chemical peels are a common treatment for acne scars, but a new study finds that microneedling is significantly more effective for patients with dark skin.
View ArticleResearchers produce nanodiamonds capable of delivering medicinal and cosmetic...
A novel approach provides an innovative solution to overcoming two major challenges in delivering medicinal and cosmetic remedies through the skin. Combining techniques in nanotechnology and optics,...
View ArticleResearchers develop painless tattoos that can be self-administered
Researchers have developed low-cost, painless, and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered and have many applications, from medical alerts to tracking neutered animals to cosmetics.
View ArticleScars mended using transplanted hair follicles
Researchers have found that hair follicle transplants can promote scar rejuvenation by altering their architecture and genetic makeup.
View ArticleIn cells, UV-emitting nail polish dryers damage DNA and cause mutations
The ultraviolet nail polish drying devices used to cure gel manicures may pose more of a public health concern than previously thought. Researchers studied these ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting...
View ArticleSimple laser treatments may help prevent nonmelanoma skin cancer
In a study of patients with a history of facial keratinocyte carcinoma, 20.9% of those treated with nonablative fractional lasers experienced a subsequent keratinocyte carcinoma, compared with 40.4% of...
View ArticleScientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed
The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant,...
View ArticleBoosting the body's anti-viral immune response may eliminate aging cells
Aging cells express a protein that is produced by human cytomegalovirus and is targeted by certain immune cells in the body. Harnessing the immune response to this protein could have multiple health...
View ArticleWhy does skin get 'leathery' after too much sun? Bioengineers examine...
A study explores how ultraviolet radiation can alter the microstructure of human skin. Particularly affected is collagen, the fibrous protein that binds together tissue, tendon, cartilage and bone...
View ArticleWhy men, wealthy people and maritime residents are more likely to develop...
A new study examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. To find out...
View ArticleScientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Scientists have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important...
View ArticleA more eco-friendly facial sheet mask that moisturizes, even though it's...
Starting a new year, many people pledge to enact self-care routines that improve their appearance. And facial sheet masks soaked in skin care ingredients provide an easy way to do this. However, these...
View ArticleTurning back the clock on photoaging skin
A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging.
View ArticleSplitting hairs: Science of biomechanics to understand of bad hair days
Academics are often accused of 'splitting hairs', but a team has now devised a machine to do just that. We all have a bad hair day from time to time, and split ends are a common problem. However, the...
View ArticleHow fish guts might play a role in future skin care products
There are some pretty strange ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products. One example is snail mucin -- also known as snail slime -- which is used for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties....
View ArticleNew AI hair analysis method holds promise for improved health research
An application that uses artificial intelligence may revolutionize the way scientists study hair and could lead to the development of health diagnostics based solely on hair.
View ArticleThe mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?
A research team has successfully recreated the structure of wrinkles in biological tissue in vitro, uncovering the mechanisms behind their formation.
View ArticleScientists warn of knowledge gaps in our understanding of leave-on personal...
Microplastics which have been used in leave-on cosmetic and personal care products are being overlooked by research and regulators, according to new critical review.
View ArticleMedicare prior authorization affecting plastic and reconstructive surgery...
A new policy increased wait time for patients, but didn't speed up the move from hospital-based to outpatient-based operations.
View ArticleFace-conforming LED mask showing 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity
A research team has developed a deep skin-stimulating LED mask which has been verified in clinical trials to improve dermis elasticity by 340%.
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