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Ultraviolet Light Therapy Is As Beneficial For Darker Skin As Lighter Skin, Study Shows
An analysis of more than 100
patients has confirmed for
the first time that
darker-skinned patients
benefit as those with
... > full story
Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana)' Is Good For The Skin, Scientists Find
Scientists have discovered
that our own body not only
makes chemical compounds
similar to the active
ingredient in marijuana, but
... > full story
Rapid Wound Healing With Dressing Made Of Silica Gel Fibers
A new type of wound dressing
made of silica gel fibers
will soon help to heal
difficult wounds caused by
burns or diabetes. The
dressing forms a supporting
... > full story
Why Some Treatments Rescue Aging Skin
Dozens of studies show
collagen repair is possible
and demonstrate why three
types of available skin
treatments are effective:
topical retinoic acid,
carbon dioxide laser
... > full story
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Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Reduce Wrinkles Over Long Term
July 23, 2008 — Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing appears to be an effective long-term treatment for facial wrinkles, according to a report in the Archives of Facial Plastic ... > full story -
Licking Your Wounds: Scientists Isolate Compound In Human Saliva That Speeds Wound Healing
July 23, 2008 — A report by scientists from the Netherlands identifies a compound in human saliva that greatly speeds wound healing. This research may offer hope to people suffering from chronic wounds related to ... > full story -
Does Too Much Sun Cause Melanoma?
July 22, 2008 — We are continuously bombarded with messages about the dangers of too much sun and the increased risk of melanoma, but are these dangers real, or is staying out of the sun causing us more harm than ... > full story -
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Wii-habilitation: Using Video Games To Heal Burns
July 21, 2008 — Video games — often regarded as nothing more than mindless entertainment for lethargic kids and teens — are proving to be an effective, new tool to motivate patients to perform ... > full story -
After Ankle Surgery: Mobilize With Care
July 17, 2008 — People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilizing plaster ... > full story -
Quantum Dots Can Penetrate Skin Through Minor Abrasions
July 3, 2008 — Researchers have found that quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate the skin if there is an abrasion, providing insight into potential workplace concerns for healthcare workers or individuals ... > full story -
Sunburn Alert: UVB Does More Damage To DNA Than UVA
July 1, 2008 — As bombs burst in air this July 4, chances are that sunburn will be the red glare that most folks see -- and feel. But unfortunately, even when there is no burn, the effects of the sun's ultraviolet ... > full story -
Athletes Susceptible To Antibiotic-resistant Staph Infections
June 25, 2008 — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, is a type of staph that causes infections resistant to a class of common antibiotics that includes methicillin, penicillin, ... > full story -
Pinning Down A Cause Of Disease In A Model Of Psoriasis
June 9, 2008 — Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects approximately 2--3% of individuals in the Western world. New data have indicated that a subset of immune cells known as Tregs (which act to prevent ... > full story -
New Fat-based Anti-wrinkle Lotion Slows Down Aging of Skin, Study Shows
June 6, 2008 — Topical applications of a naturally occurring fat molecule have the potential to slow down skin aging, whether through natural causes or damage. Through both the normal aging process and external ... > full story
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