FDA Approves Zevaskyn for Rare, Genetic Skin Disorder
2025-04-29
Zevaskyn is the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosaContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects
2025-04-24
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some folks say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression and even thoughts of suicide. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Continue Reading
Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnoses Are Lagging, Patients Undertreated
2025-04-18
FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s taking too long for people with psoriatic arthritis to be diagnosed and treated, a new study argues. Visible signs of psoriatic arthritis appear months and even years before a person develops the full-blown inflammatory joint disease, British researchers reported in the AnnalsContinue Reading
Rare Hair Loss Condition Can Be Treated With Low Doses Of Antibiotic
2025-03-19
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says. The antibiotic doxycycline is commonly used to treat lymphocytic scarring alopecia, a condition in which the body’s immune cells target hair follicles, researchersContinue Reading
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
2025-03-13
Agency says 90 percent of tested products have undetectable or extremely low levels of benzeneContinue Reading
At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne
2025-03-10
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne. And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests. Both red and blue LED light therapy are safe and effective in clearing up mild toContinue Reading
Lead, Toxic Chemicals Found in Synthetic Braiding Hair
2025-03-04
TUESDAY, March 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports. The report, published Feb. 27, tested 10 synthetic hair products, including brands like Magic Fingers,Continue Reading
FDA Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products on Hold Once Again
2025-01-24
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair straightening products — linked to cancer and other health risks — has hit a roadblock after an executive order from President Donald Trump paused all new regulations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasContinue Reading
Who Knew Talk Therapy Could Ease Symptoms of this Skin Problem?
2025-01-02
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil. There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a new study shows that self-guided talk therapy can help a person deal with the itching. Online self-guided cognitiveContinue Reading
Ditch That Itch: Early Findings Offer Hope for Skin Issues Like Rosacea
2024-12-12
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It’s still early science — studies in mice and in human cells — but researchers are on the trail of an effective new treatment for inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea. Skin cells called mast cells are key players in the inflammation andContinue Reading
Women With Cancer Can Safely Use Rogaine to Curb Hair Loss
2024-12-11
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Women worried about losing their locks during chemotherapy can safely take hair-loss drugs during breast cancer care, a new study says. Minoxidil – the active ingredient in the over-the-counter Rogaine — is commonly prescribed for hair loss, but is also used to dilateContinue Reading
Ultraprocessed Foods Might Help Trigger Psoriasis
2024-11-27
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin disease psoriasis might be added to that list. “Results of this study showed an association between high ultraprocessed food intake and active psoriasisContinue Reading
Breathing Dirty Air Might Raise Eczema Risks
2024-11-15
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Cases of the autoimmune skin condition eczema appear to rise in areas most plagued by air pollution, new research shows. Since data has long shown that rates of eczema — clinically known as atopic dermatitis — increase along with industrialization, dirty air mightContinue Reading
Doctors Report First U.S. Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Rash
2024-10-31
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Despite the name, ringworm isn’t any kind of worm but instead is aContinue Reading