SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it’s not inevitable. Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it’s also the most preventable. Most of the time, too much sun exposure is toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As millions of Americans grapple with blistering heat this summer, the Biden Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace. If the first major federal safety standard of its kind becomes final, the measure would aim toContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have developed a novel way to promote hair growth in people who have the autoimmune disease alopecia areata. It’s a skin patch that delivers immune-system controllers through an array of tiny needles. In alopecia, the body’s own T-cells mistakenly attack hair follicles.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Doctors already warn folks off salt due to its heart risks, but new research suggests sodium isn’t helping your skin either. Researchers found that as daily salt intake rose, so did the odds for the skin disorder eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.Continue Reading
SUNDAY, May 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Memorial Day means firing up that backyard grill for the season, hopefully under warm, sunny skies. You can be sure to enjoy the day without hazards by taking a few simple precautions, said Dr. Mike Ren, an associate professor of family and communityContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A mom or dad who vapes at home might be setting their child up for eczema, new research suggests. In a study involving data from over 35,000 U.S. households, children with a parent who used e-cigarettes had a 24% higher odds for eczemaContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up. “These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin disease that affects most teenagers and manyContinue Reading
MONDAY, May 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Early research in mice suggests a new path forward to restoring hair growth in people affected by a form of alopecia. Alopecia areata is an autommune disorder that affects an estimated 6 million Americans and has no cure, according to researchers at theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Brianna Starr, 29, didn’t think twice about sunbathing without sunscreen, hoping to get a golden tan that to many connotes health and beauty. But when her sister was diagnosed with melanoma at the age of 19, she got serious about protecting her skinContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms. “These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial development,” noted study corresponding author Dr.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on a person’s face. It commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily, but also can cause more serious symptoms like: Swollen skin. Skin that stings, burns or is very sensitive.Continue Reading
MONDAY, March 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis. A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some patients also develop psoriatic arthritis, a condition marked by joint pain, swelling and stiffness.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. John Zampella, who runs a clinic in New York City that caters to many LGBTQ+ patients, said the risk for sexuallyContinue Reading
MONDAY, March 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people’s skin, dermatologists warn. Folks can break out in what are nicknamed “margarita rashes” if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and thenContinue Reading