Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• May 15, 2024
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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 many adults at some poin...

Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• April 24, 2024
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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 deve...

Mouse Study Yields Clues to Why Psoriasis Worsens

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• March 25, 2024
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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 p...

Dermatologists' Group Offers Latest Guidance on Acne

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• February 2, 2024
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It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest.

The guidelines on the all-too-commo...

Do You Need to See a Doctor for That Rash?

• Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
• January 27, 2024
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When should you worry about a rash?

Rashes may look alike, but while over-the-counter medications can treat some rashes, others can signal a more serious condition, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.

"It is important to watch your symptoms closely at t...

Mom's Opioid Use in Pregnancy Raises Child's Asthma, Eczema Risk

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• January 18, 2024
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Fetal exposure to opioids may change a baby's immune system, triggering a rise in risks for eczema and asthma through early childhood, new research shows.

Children born to women who used opioids during pregnancy had much higher rates of eczema, as well as conditions such...

Skin Conditions Flare Up When Wildfires Nearby

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 26, 2023
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The smoke billowing from this summer's devastating wildfires wasn't just bad for your lungs.

Skin problems also seem to worsen, with dermatology visits rising as air quality deteriorates, a new study<...

Unapproved 'Fat-Dissolving' Injections Are Leaving Patients Maimed, FDA Warns

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 22, 2023
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People are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double chins and dissipate flab along the arms, thighs and stomach, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

The shots are supposed to break down fat cells and reduce fat deposits i...

Scent of a Woman's Tears Could Lower Anger Levels in Men

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 22, 2023
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A man becoming incredibly uncomfortable when a woman starts crying -- to the point he'll do anything to make her stop -- is a reliable old chestnut in TV and movies.

But there appears to be a biochemical truth to that cliché, a new study reports.

Women's tears c...

Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• December 7, 2023
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Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation.

People are less likely to want to be friends, have close contact or post a pic on social ...

Derm Dangers: Avoid These 5 Unhealthy Skin Care Trends

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• November 15, 2023
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Social media platforms are spouting a steady stream of unsafe skin care trends, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

This is National Healthy Skin Month, and board-certified dermatologists are putting a spotlight on five unsafe practices you might come acros...

Eczema Takes Big Toll on Mental Health, Survey Finds

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• November 9, 2023
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Eczema can be a burden on the mind as well the body, a new survey shows.

People with eczema are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, and it worsens when additional allergic symptoms occur, according to a study to be presented Thursday at the American College...

Sharks' Amazing Ability to Heal From Wounds Might Help Humans

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• November 8, 2023
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Forget "Jaws": The remarkable wound-healing power of shark skin could end up helping humans, new research claims.

Shark skin is coated with a special film of mucus that more closely resembles mucus generated by people than that generated by other types of fish, noted res...

Women With Acne Bear Another Burden: Stigma

• Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
• October 12, 2023
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Adult acne can significantly change how women are perceived in social settings, a new study finds.

And where the acne is located on the face changes the onlooker's perception.

Researchers tracked eye movements of 245 study participants looking at pictures of women...

Scientists Produce 'Bioprinted' Human Skin for Wound Healing

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• October 5, 2023
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People recovering from wounds or severe burns might one day be treated with fully functional "bioprinted"skin created in a lab, a new study suggests.

Researchers say they "printed"skin samples containing all six major human cell types found in skin.

The result was ...

Melasma: New Dark Patches or Freckling -- A Dermatologist Offers Tips on Dealing With It

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• September 16, 2023
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Dark patches or freckle-like spots on the face are melasma, and it's possible both to prevent them and make them less noticeable, according to a skin expert.

Dr. Rebecca Kazin, a Rockville, ...

One Drug Clear Winner in Treating Acne: Review

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• July 31, 2023
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Millions of people live with acne, and it can take a dramatic toll on their quality of life, but is any one treatment better than the rest?

Yes, suggests a new review of more than 200 studies. When researchers compared acne treatments, a clear winner emerged: oral i...

Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 25, 2023
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People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.

New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells build up and form dry, itchy, sometimes painful patc...

FDA Warns Against Using Bogus Treatments for Skin Condition Molluscum

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 5, 2023
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It's tempting to treat little skin bumps on your own, but that delays proper diagnosis and treatment that may work better, federal regulators cautioned.

Among the many types of skin conditions a person can contract are a virus called molluscum, which look like white, pin...

U.S. Nursing Homes Fail to Report Many Serious Falls, Bedsores: Study

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• May 25, 2023
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A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established the...

Cases of Drug-Resistant Fungal Ringworm Spotted in New York City

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• May 11, 2023
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The first U.S. cases of drug-resistant ringworm infection have been reported in New York City.

The cases of two women with highly contagious skin infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae are reported in the May 12 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...

Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

• Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
• May 9, 2023
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Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.

Latex allergy can trigger a range of symptoms, from itchy hives and rashes to life-threateni...

New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• May 8, 2023
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When Ann Alexander underwent chemotherapy to treat breast cancer a decade ago, she was warned about potential hair loss, nausea and vomiting.

The 73-year-old wasn't, however, told about the potential side effects of radiation therapy, namely acute radiation dermatitis. S...

Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments

• Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
• May 2, 2023
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Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.

Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cancer.

Melanoma affects over 1 million Americans, and its ...

Skin Issues Can Be First Sign of Rheumatological Illnesses

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• April 25, 2023
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Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.

It's essential to know what to look for, said ...

New Drug May Treat Rare Diseases That Make Exposure to Sunlight Painful

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• April 13, 2023
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It sounds like the stuff of a vampire novel, but for people with a group of rare genetic disorders, exposure to sunlight can cause excruciating pain.

Now, an experimental medication is showing promise for helping them better tolerate the light of day.

In an early ...

Stress Rash: What Is It and How to Treat It

• Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
• April 5, 2023
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We know that stress can take a toll on the body, but many may not realize it can produce a rash.

"Stress can increase the level of the hormone cortisol, increasing inflammation in your body, which can lead to hives, acne, eczema, and hair loss, among other symptoms," de...

FDA Approves Drug for Cats With Allergic Skin Disease

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• March 31, 2023
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Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the