Dermatology

This hub provides a comprehensive overview of dermatology and skin health, uniting expert-reviewed articles on the biology, diagnosis, and management of diverse cutaneous conditions. Explore foundational topics such as the structure and function of the skin, the importance of diet in dermatology, and advances in cosmetic and therapeutic interventions. The collection covers evidence-based approaches to prevention, including sun safety and cancer screening, as well as emerging technologies in skin care, such as light-based therapies and teledermatology. Readers will also find practical guidance on skincare practices, common dermatologic treatments, and the impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on skin integrity. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or an individual seeking authoritative information, this hub serves as a trusted resource for all aspects of dermatological science and practice.

Skin Health Starts from Within: the Importance of Diet in Dermatology

According to a growing amount of research, dietary modification may function as a component of therapy for various skin diseases. Read more here.

Curettage (Dermatology)

Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Malignancy

Hyperkeratosis - Thickening of Keratin in Epidermis

Skin Cancer Prevention

Sun Exposure - Positive and Negative Effects

Dry Brushing: What Are the Health Benefits and Potential Risks?

Do Popular Skincare Ingredients Like Niacinamide and Retinol Actually Work?

Preventing Ingrown Hairs

Electrodessication (Dermatology)

Does Cigarette Smoking Damage the Skin?

Pruritis / Persistent Itch

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Teledermatology - Subspecialty of Dermatology

Pediatric Skin Conditions

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

Sun Safety: What Should you Know?

Dermatologist Education and Training

UVB Phototherapy (Dermatology)

Skin Pigmentation Disorders: An Overview

Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness

Dermatologic Therapy

What is Dermatology?

The Chemistry of Beauty: How Retinoids Enhance Skin Health

Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Types of Warts

Low-Level Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Skin Rejuvenation

What are COVID Toes?

Can Red Light Therapy Improve Sleep, Skin, and Recovery?

Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Latest Dermatology News and Research

New index helps optimize picosecond laser treatment for nevus of Ota

In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

4 Jul 2025

AI system outperforms dermatologists in diagnosing facial pigmented lesions

A research team led by Haruyo Yamamoto, Chisa Nakashima, and Atsushi Otsuka from Department of Dermatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Kindai University and other institutions, has developed a diagnostic system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the type of facial pigmented lesions and support laser treatment decisions.

1 Jul 2025

Study reveals vitamin C’s role in strengthening aging skin

The skin acts as the body's first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis-the outermost layer of skin-gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength.

25 Jun 2025

Genetically engineered skin grafts help heal chronic wounds in patients with epidermolysis bullosa

Skin grafts genetically engineered from a patient's own cells can heal persistent wounds in people with an extremely painful dermatologic disease, a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial has shown.

23 Jun 2025

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.

10 Jun 2025

TikTok skincare trends could lead to long-term skin damage in teens

It turns out when teens on TikTok say, "Get ready with me," it can be more harmful than they might realize.

9 Jun 2025

Mitochondrial DNA variant predicts resistance to melanoma immunotherapy

Results from a new study help resolve the decade-long mystery of why many patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments.

6 Jun 2025

Study identifies C5aR1 as a key marker of metastasis in skin cancer

Researchers have identified C5aR1 as a novel biomarker for metastasis risk and poor prognosis in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), the most common type of metastatic skin cancer.

29 May 2025

Abdominal fat emerges as independent risk factor for psoriasis in women

Researchers have found that central body fat, especially around the abdomen, is more strongly linked to psoriasis risk than total body fat, particularly in women.

27 May 2025

Confocal microscopy may help identify biomarkers for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $2.4 million National Cancer Institute grant to develop a noninvasive, confocal microscope to examine nerve endings of cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in the hopes of identifying potential biomarkers for the disease.

22 May 2025

Study identifies populations at risk for high-dose opioid prescriptions

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed light on what populations are more likely to be prescribed a high dose of opioid medication. This increases their risk of developing opioid use disorder.

21 May 2025

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease.

20 May 2025

Study reveals how PAX3 protein drives melanoma growth

PAX3 is a transcription factor (proteins involved in converting DNA into RNA) that drives melanoma progression by promoting cell growth, migration and survival, while inhibiting cellular terminal differentiation, which is the final stage where a cell becomes specialized and cell division ends.

19 May 2025

Skin microbiome plays active role in sun protection and immune balance

The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now substantiated that certain skin bacteria can protect us from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation specifically by metabolizing cis-urocanic acid using an enzyme called urocanase.

13 May 2025

Nasal vaccine boosters can trigger strong immune defenses in the respiratory tract, study finds

Most vaccines — and boosters — are injected directly into muscle tissue, usually in the upper arm, to kickstart the body's immune system in the fight against disease.

13 May 2025

Melanoma cases climb amid declining sunscreen use in Canada

Despite decades of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and using less sun protection – raising alarms among researchers as melanoma cases continue to climb.

3 May 2025

Why skin shame matters more than symptoms in chronic skin conditions

A new study in Scientific Reports reveals that skin shame is a key psychological burden for people with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It significantly affects quality of life, even more than anxiety or depression, especially when disease severity is high.

22 Apr 2025