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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a vaccine to target the toxic protein secreted by the bacteria associated with acne, according to a study recently…

Although probiotics have become a mainstream healthcare supplement for a wide range of conditions, there are doubts that the live bacteria and yeasts are actually good for your skin.

Probiotics have become popular with the celebrity set, and top dermatologists and skincare experts are…

Despite the fact that machine learning has enhanced clinical diagnosis practices, there’s a risk that the technology could also demonstrate racial biases, according to a new paper…

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has determined questionable Medicare billing for topical drugs. They claim that a high number of pharmacies in New York, Houston, Detroit, and Los Angeles have been submitting bills for expensive creams, practices that the OIG says…

Type 2 diabetics who are overweight and suffer from rocky sleep patterns need extended time for their wounds to heal, says a new study published…

Consistent vitamin D intake has been attributed to a wide range of health benefits, including preventing chronic disease and maintaining bone health. Now, researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Buffalo are adding to vitamin D’s arsenal of superpowers with their discovery of the vitamin’s ability to improve…

Findings in a case recently published in JAMA Dermatology have proven the effective use of…

Protecting ourselves from UV rays would be a lot easier if we could just pop a pill that would keep our skin safe from sunburns. This is apparently what a handful of skincare companies thought when they started marketing a digestible supplement that claimed to prevent sunburn, early skin aging, and skin cancer.…

Last week, Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall announced the purchase of Allergan’s U.S. dermatology unit. The acquisition includes Allergan’s products for acne and dermatoses.

The purchase was made in part to bolster Almirall’s standing in the U.S. dermatology market. Allergan sold its…

Just like how a FitBit can tell you how many steps you’ve walked, bandages will soon be able monitor the wound healing process and automatically deliver medicine to the affected area.

A group of Massachusetts and Indiana-based researchers created a “smart and automated flexible wound…

Danish pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma has just announced their purchase of Bayer’s dermatology prescription portfolio. According to…

A group of dermatologists have filed a class-action lawsuit against the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Board of Dermatology for allegedly creating a Mohs Surgery Board that would require dermatologists to be board certified in order to conduct the procedure.…

Sunless tanners are meant to be a safe alternative to outdoor and indoor tanning. However, a new study published in JAMA…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved of Tecovirimat or Tpoxx, the first antiviral drug proven to treat smallpox. However, there isn’t necessarily a practical use for the drug as there hasn’t been a known case of smallpox since 1977.

According to FDA officials, the…

A jarring new Medscape report has found that 46 percent of dermatologists have been a victim of sexual harassment over the last three years. This was the highest…

Gel manicures make our nails look like they were done by Keith Haring or some other pop artist painter. They’re sleek, slick and glossy and last way longer than conventional polish. However, UVA rays used to dry out gel manicures can provoke dangerous, long-term side effects.

Gel manicures…

Valeant Pharmaceuticals recently received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their DUOBRII, an experimental lotion to treat plaque…

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the second of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with …

As part of our desire to spotlight leaders in the field of dermatology, the following is the first of a two-part article on Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, an expert in Atopic Dermatitis.  Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a physician with Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago.  A full bio of Dr. Lio follows the…

It’s unclear when the obsession to rid our faces of blackheads began, but it could have started with pore strips, a Band-Aid like adhesive that works by allegedly ripping out dirt and grime from our pores with the flick of the wrist. However, dermatologists doubt pore strips’ claim to effectively wipe out blackheads and believe that they can…