Inflammatory disorders
Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires
New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.
Dec 18, 2023
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News tagged with skin inflammation
Inflammatory disorders
An itching paradox—a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skin
Itching can be uncomfortable, but it's a normal part of your skin's immune response to external threats. When you're itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to scratch may have evolved ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Immunology
Could the nerve cells that scratch be the solution for itch?
It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?
Oct 13, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Video: Psoriasis of the scalp
Dr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, says psoriasis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the skin. She says psoriasis is inherited, and more people might have genes that make them more likely ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study: Fewer cases of melanoma and cancers in extracutaneous sites among people with atopy
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed in people with a history of atopic diseases, such as allergic asthma or rhinitis, than in nonatopic people. The risk of melanoma in people with atopy was up to 50% lower than in the control ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Medications
Tackling skin inflammation with vitamin D
High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immunoprotection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes, according to findings from a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial published in JCI Insight.
Feb 15, 2023
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Immunology
Staphylococcus aureus on the skin of test mice with lupus worsens their symptoms
A team of researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, working with a colleague from Japan's National Cancer Center, has found that the presence of Staphylococcus aureus on the skin of test mice with ...
Medications
FDA approves Dupixent for prurigo nodularis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as the first treatment for adults with prurigo nodularis, according to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Oct 3, 2022
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Immunology
In colitis patients, skin conditions may originate in the gut
A new study by UC San Francisco researchers reveals how gut inflammation can disrupt not only the digestive system, but also the skin. It's a tale in which the main players are specialized immune cells and the bacterial communities—called ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Immunology
Females found to itch less than males
Among the many reasons men may have for envying women, at least when it comes to skin inflammation, is that women have a significantly lower incidence of severe psoriasis. However, the underlying reason for the sex differences ...
Jun 24, 2022
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