Dermatology
29/04/2016 - Rosacea- dementia link uncovered
A link between rosacea and the development of dementia has been uncovered in a new Danish study. More
31/03/2016 - Cancer project finds venous malformation gene
Cancer researchers have stumbled on a genetic cause of venous malformations, it was announced last night. More
15/03/2016 - HIV drug could aid melanoma care
An HIV drug can improve the treatment of melanoma, according to researchers at the University of Manchester, UK. More
09/03/2016 - No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. More
26/02/2016 - Warning over steam inhalation treatment for children
Children are at risk of burns if they undergo steam inhalation to relieve the symptoms of respiratory tract infection and congestion, specialists warned today. More
09/02/2016 - Sun exposure has risks and benefits - guidance
Public health campaigns on the risks of sun exposure need to emphasise potential benefits, according to guidelines published today. More
13/01/2016 - Hopes for river blindness vaccine
Scientists working on a vaccine against river blindness, or onchocerciasis, have identified three potential vaccine compounds that could offer protection, it was announced yesterday. More
20/10/2015 - Eczema genes highlight immune factors
New genetic findings about eczema continue to highlight the role of the immune system in the disease, British researchers said last night. More
20/10/2015 - Right arm for melanoma risk checks
Counting moles on the right arm may be a good way of identifying patients at risk of melanoma, according to British researchers. More
12/10/2015 - Antioxidants found to increase malignant melanoma development
Antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice, adding further weight to the belief that the molecules can increase the development of some cancers, according to new findings. More
13/07/2015 - Ultrasound may ease pressure sores
Low intensity ultrasound could help speed healing of skin ulcers, British researchers revealed today. More
02/07/2015 - Wounds may aggravate cancer
Wounds may aggravate the growth of the skin cancer melanoma, researchers warned yesterday. More
01/07/2015 - Gene hope for chronic wounds
Swedish researchers are hoping to develop a genetic treatment for chronic wounds that fail to heal. More
22/05/2015 - Skin rife with mutations - scientists
As much as 25% of the skin of middle-aged people may contain cancer-linked mutations, researchers said last night. More
07/04/2015 - Elderly face growing melanoma risk
Cases of melanoma among the elderly have increased nearly ten-fold in 40 years as the impact of Mediterranean package holidays is felt, it has been revealed. More
01/10/2014 - World highlight on hives
Experts today call for more focus on the skin condition urticaria - also known as hives. More
30/09/2014 - Combinations set to revolutionise melanoma care
New combination treatments for melanoma halve the risk of the disease progressing, researchers have told a European conference. More
21/08/2014 - Scientists search for Marley cancer genetic clues
British scientists are starting to unlock the genetic secrets of the skin cancer that killed reggae star Bob Marley, it was announced yesterday. More
20/08/2014 - Brits at risk of sunburn
Too many Britons believe a tan protects them from the effects of the sun, campaigners warn today. More
14/08/2014 - Skin clue to heart disease secrets
A new project will discover the secrets of an inherited heart condition that threatens thousands of people, researchers hope. More
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