Experts alert doctors and the public to the arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the US
Health care providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.
Facial Redness Reduction Cosmetics
The cosmetics market has discovered rosacea as a niche with opportunities for cosmetic product development. Most redness-reducing moisturizers incorporate some type of antioxidant anti-inflammatory of botanical origin.
How to treat hormonal acne at home
Hormonal acne can result from high androgen levels, which can increase the skin’s oil production. Avoiding things that raise androgens, such as stress, may help manage acne.
New discovery leads to novel probiotic for eczema
NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic. The probiotic is based on the discovery by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, that bacteria present on healthy skin called Roseomonas mucosa can safely relieve eczema symptoms in adults and children.
Removing skin cancer with Mohs surgery
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. When treated early, it's also the most curable type of cancer. Mohs surgery is one of the most successful surgical treatments for removing skin cancer.
