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Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a breathable, non-invasive wearable gold nanonesh that monitors a patient’s health. A recent study published in Nature Nanotechnology found that the nanonesh is more comfortable and had better gas permeability than…

No matter if it’s overcast or a scorching hot, sunny day, it can be a challenge to estimate adequate sunscreen application. Kansas City-based dermatologist Brian Matthys, MD, knows first-hand the perils of miscalculating sunscreen use. His experiences with chronic sunburn…

Last year, non-profit and law enforcement agencies in San Diego were given a $100,000 grant to buy a tattoo removal machine as an initiative to start a free tattoo removal service. In San Diego’s North County, there are over 22 established…

Researchers at the University of Exeter and University of Glasgow have developed a new terahertz imaging technique that could identify early-stage skin cancer without needing to administer a biopsy.



Existing terahertz technology utilizes low resolution imaging, and can usually only identify large tumors. This new terahertz imaging operates on a high-resolution…

Scientists have drawn an unusual link between tomatoes and skin cancer. Through experimentations with mice, researchers at Ohio State University found that tomatoes effectively diminish skin cancer tumors. Their findings were recently published in Nature.



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Enjoying a midnight snack has its consequences. Acid reflux for one, but a new study from the O’Donnell Brain Institute and University of California at Irvine has found that eating late at night can also increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.



Based on an experiment…

Around 3 out of 10 children see a pediatrician for a dermatologic issue. However, the shortage of pediatric dermatologists makes it difficult for kids who struggle with skin conditions to get the proper care they need.



Pediatric dermatology is still getting its footing in medicine. The International Society of Pediatric Dermatology was only founded in 1972, and the…

As the medi-spa industry continues to expand, dermatologists have no choice but to compete with their aesthetic procedures. According to Ogilvy CommonHealth, a healthcare think tank, there’s a rising demand for dermatologists to integrate anti-aging and skin cancer prevention…

The self-tanning industry is experiencing a monumental boom. According to Statista, self-tanning products are expected to generate around 1 billion dollars by the end of 2017. However, recently, the trend to give skin that instant…

Researchers in Cuba have released Heberferon, a drug formulated to eliminate non-melanoma skin cancer at any stage. With only six months on the market, the drug has already brought relief to more than 400 Cuban residents. According to…

Five dermatology drugs are expected to become heavy hitters in the pharmaceutical industry. According to a recent Global Business Intelligence (GBI) report, revenue from the dermatology market is expected to increase from $19.8 billion in 2016 to…

Hell hath no fury like a disgruntled patient. Bozena Ginalski was served with a temporary restraining order after protesting and taunting Eric Schweiger, MD, a dermatologist who she claims botched her facial treatments.



Schwieger has 26 offices throughout New York City. On July 14, Ginalski protested with a sign near his Murray Hill location that read “Beware of…

There is a thriving market built around the desire to lose weight fast and easy. One of the champions in this industry is CoolSculpting, a procedure that’s become exceedingly popular in medical spas and clinics throughout the country. In 2016, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery found that CoolSculpting consisted of nearly 50 percent of all “body-sculpting”…

In a matter of days, Independence Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in Southeastern Pennsylvania will change its reimbursement structure, resulting in a 50 percent payment decrease.

Starting on August 1, the new model…