HS PROGRESS is designed to facilitate hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) research through collaboration between investigators, clinicians, patients and industry in order accelerate the development of therapies to improve the lives of people living with this skin painful condition.
Pioneering research has unveiled a powerful new tool in the fight against skin cancer, combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep learning to enhance the precision of skin lesion classification.
A new sunscreen formula, described in ACS’ Nano Letters, protects against both UV light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling. The prototype sunblock kept human skin up to 11 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) cooler than bare skin, or around 6 F (3 C) cooler than existing sunscreens.
Jordan Wilson was enjoying a night with family and friends during a Florida vacation in 2022 when, in an instant, her world changed in a way she never could have imagined.
Arlette Chavez was a typical 3-year-old who loved jumping on the bed, riding her bike, and playing tag, said her mother, Lesly Rivera. When this active preschooler started complaining of pain in her left arm, Ms. Rivera and her husband, Carlos Chavez, weren’t overly concerned – it was probably a minor injury, they reasoned. But when an X-ray revealed a tumor on her left humerus, the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow, a biopsy soon confirmed that Arlette had a rare bone and soft tissue cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma. It is diagnosed in only about 200 children and teens each year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.
NYU Tandon researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and high-performance personal skincare products. This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market demands for ethically sourced ingredients.
Skin Cancer Champions wins a Silver Award from Digital Health Awards Fall 2024 for its contributions to patient education. The community provides accessible, reliable resources for those facing non-melanoma skin cancer.
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men (behind skin cancer), with varying levels of aggressiveness. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer death, behind only lung cancer. A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School Medicine found a substantial increase in the adoption of active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting (WW) treatment strategies over the past decade — an encouraging trend for men seeking less invasive treatment options.
أصبح رجل قادرًا على الرمش والبلع والابتسام والتنفس من خلال أنفه لأول مرة منذ عقد من الزمان، وذلك بفضل عملية زرع وجه أجريت في مايو كلينك. يسلط هذا الإجراء التحويلي والمعقد الضوء على مهارة الفريق الجراحي متعدد التخصصات في مايو كلينك، والذي يقدم الأمل للمرضى الذين يعانون من احتياجات طبية معقدة.
Um homem pode piscar, engolir, sorrir e respirar pelo nariz pela primeira vez em uma década, graças a um transplante facial realizado na Mayo Clinic. Esse procedimento complexo e transformador destaca a equipe cirúrgica multidisciplinar altamente capacitada da Mayo Clinic, que oferece esperança aos pacientes com necessidades médicas complexas.
Un hombre puede parpadear, tragar, sonreír y respirar por la nariz por primera vez en una década, gracias a un trasplante facial realizado en Mayo Clinic. Este procedimiento complejo y transformador destaca al equipo quirúrgico multidisciplinario altamente capacitado de Mayo Clinic, que ofrece esperanza a los pacientes con necesidades médicas complejas.
A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure underscores Mayo Clinic's skilled multidisciplinary surgical team who provide hope to patients with complex medical needs.
Inscripta, Inc., a leading life science technology company helping to create the bioeconomy, has successfully completed scale-up runs and is moving into commercial manufacturing of an anti-aging skincare ingredient.
Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
A new initiative by the American Academy of Dermatology aims to shed light on an often misunderstood and debilitating condition, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a chronic progressive condition that can cause painful and boil-like bumps, particularly in a patient’s armpits, thighs, and groin.
With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light therapy have sparked widespread attention, but how safe and effective are they? Ahead of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists offer insights into the effectiveness, safety, and long-term impact of these skin care practices.