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Skin Cells Can Transform To Help Fight Acne
Skin Cells Can Transform To Help Fight Acne
A new study reveals that the fibroblasts in tissue surrounding acne infections play an active role in the body’s immune response—and that existing treatments help trigger them to do so.
A new study reveals that the fibroblasts in tissue surrounding acne infections play an active role in the body’s immune response—and that existing treatments help trigger them to do so.
dermatology
Giving Sweat the Respect It Deserves
Sarah Everts | Jul 13, 2021 | 5 min read
Not only is the humble fluid a boon for keeping humans cool, it also contains a wealth of biological information.
Skin Rash May Point to SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Roni Dengler, PhD | Jun 14, 2021 | 2 min read
Skin symptoms are often the first, or only, symptom of COVID-19.
Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep: 3D Imaging from Micro to Macro
The Scientist | Jan 12, 2021 | 1 min read
Lai Guan Ng will discuss how whole-skin imaging advances skin immunity research.
Next Generation: Personalized Probiotic Skin Care
Joshua A. Krisch | Feb 26, 2017 | 3 min read
Scientists treat Staphylococcus aureus skin infections using lotions made with bacteria from atopic dermatitis patients’ own microbiomes.
The Skin We’re In
Robert Norman | May 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Beneath maladies of the skin lie psychosocial stigma and pain.
Dermatologist Censured for Plagiarism
Chris Palmer | Aug 6, 2013 | 1 min read
A Case Western dermatologist has admitted to plagiarizing a grant she reviewed, plus taking text from eight research papers and a patent application.
Acne-Fighting Bacteria
Kate Yandell | Mar 2, 2013 | 1 min read
Some Propionibacterium acnes strains may help prevent pimples.
Acne Treatments Lack Science
Jef Akst | Sep 7, 2011 | 1 min read
Common acne treatments aren’t backed by sufficient comparative studies on their safety and efficacy.