Tag: dermatology
Why Scratching Insect Bites Worsens Itching: The Science Behind the Itch-Scratch Cycle
Scratching insect bites temporarily masks itching through nerve activation but triggers a rebound intensification of itching within hours through inflammation…
Vitamin C May Reverse Skin Aging at the Genetic Level, New Research Suggests
New research in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals that vitamin C may reverse skin aging by altering gene expression…
How Vitamin C Reaches Skin: Blood Supply Proves More Effective Than Topical Application
A controlled human study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals that dietary vitamin C reaches skin more effectively through…
Global Atopic Dermatitis Burden Exceeds 400 Million Cases: Nature Reviews Updates Landmark Evidence
An updated analysis in Nature Reviews Disease Primers (June 2026) confirms atopic dermatitis affects over 400 million people globally, with…
FDA Approves Bemotrizinol: First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen active ingredient in 25 years, following decades of safe use across…
Chromoblastomycosis: A Neglected Tropical Infection Resurfacing in Clinical Practice
A clinical case presentation in The New England Journal of Medicine highlights diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in chromoblastomycosis, a neglected…
Atopic dermatitis affects 1 in 10 globally: what dermatologists and patients need to know
Atopic dermatitis affects approximately 1 in 10 people globally, making it the most common inflammatory skin disease. A comprehensive Nature…
SERPINA12 Gene Mutations Identified as New Cause of Hereditary Palmoplantar Keratoderma
Researchers identify SERPINA12 gene mutations as a novel cause of hereditary palmoplantar keratoderma. The discovery expands genetic testing options for…