News tagged with skin condition
Researchers finds hidden sensory system in the skin
Researchers report that the human body has an entirely unique and separate sensory system aside from the nerves that give most of us the ability to touch and feel. Surprisingly, this sensory network is located throughout ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Eczema in children is increasing, but diet is not the cause: Avoiding foods may do more harm than good
One in five children are now affected by this skin condition, which is often associated with an allergy. Many people believe that certain foods are responsible, or at least make the symptoms worse. However, in information ...
Mar 20, 2009 |
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Genomic differences identified in common skin diseases
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you have dry skin, wet it, if wet skin, dry it. This has been a general rule of dermatology for centuries, but scientists are working to develop more precise treatments for the dozen-plus inflammatory ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 23, 2009 |
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New microneedle antimicrobial techniques may foster medical tech innovation
A team led by researchers from North Carolina State University has developed two new approaches for incorporating antimicrobial properties into microneedles - vanishingly thin needles that hold great promise ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 19, 2010 |
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Welsh shingles drug set for final hurdle
A new Welsh-developed drug to help alleviate the suffering of shingles could move a step closer for patients if the final stage of testing is given the go-ahead.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 23, 2010 |
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Scientists discover new genetic immune disorder in children
Your immune system plays an important function in your health—it protects you against viruses, bacteria, and other toxins that can cause disease. In autoinflammatory diseases, however, the immune system goes awry, causing ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 04, 2009 |
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Acne really is a nightmare for some teens
Zits, pimples, bumps and blemishes are a young person's worst nightmare. Collectively they are known as acne, a very common skin condition that affects millions of adolescents. Now a Norwegian study published in the open ...
Sep 16, 2009 |
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Scientists to test new eczema cream
(PhysOrg.com) -- Skin experts are to test a new cream for the treatment of eczema after trials of an oral version of the drug reduced patients’ symptoms by 35% within a month.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 27, 2010 |
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