Dermatology
05/01/2012 - Tamoxifen's good side effect
Women who receive treatment for breast cancer may also enjoy some protection against the skin cancer melanoma, according to new findings. More
27/10/2011 - Blue-green hope to beat sunscreen allergy
Swedish researchers are hoping that blue-green algae will yield a "natural" sunscreen that may spare users from skin reactions. More
10/10/2011 - Sleep link for skin genes
British and European researchers have made a major breakthrough in the search for genetic causes of the deadliest skin cancer, melanoma, it was announced last night. More
04/10/2011 - Vitamin D supplements warning
Many people may need to start taking routine supplements of vitamin D as efforts are stepped up to cut skin cancer risk, experts warned today. More
29/08/2011 - New sunburn warning
As Britons hope for a late summer heatwave, experts warned today of the risk of sunburn. More
25/08/2011 - Breastfeeding may not help prevent eczema
New research suggests that extended breastfeeding may not lead to a reduced risk of a child developing the allergic skin problem eczema. More
16/08/2011 - Coffee cream may protect skin
Caffeine-based creams could be developed to help prevent some skin cancers, researchers claimed last night. More
02/08/2011 - Warning on tan spray
Beauty conscious Brits are being sold a fake tanning substance with instructions to spray it up the nose, an official watchdog warned yesterday. More
27/07/2011 - Allergy link to skin conditions
Researchers have found an allergy clue to the skin condition psoriasis - suggesting it may have a lot in common with allergic eczema. More
12/07/2011 - Do allergies protect against cancer?
People with contact allergies may enjoy some protection against common cancers, researchers said today. More
01/06/2011 - UK sunscreen advice "blunder"
The official advice that Britons are getting on sunscreen does not go far enough, experts alleged today. More
18/04/2011 - Treat children to prevent adult asthma - experts
Children with the allergic skin disease eczema face a high risk of developing asthma later in life, researchers have warned. More
06/04/2011 - Skin cancer threat to youth
Britain has seen an "alarming" rise in the number of young adults affected by the deadly skin cancer malignant melanoma in the last three decades, campaigners warned today. More
28/03/2011 - Arthritis drug could help beat skin cancer
A drug normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may also help treat a deadly skin cancer, researchers have revealed. More
16/02/2011 - Male hair loss signals later risk
Young men who start losing their hair early in life face an increased risk of a male cancer later, researchers warned today. More
16/02/2011 - Water softeners fail to soothe skin
Using water softeners does not help children with the skin condition eczema, researchers report today. More
26/01/2011 - Build shade to beat sun's rays - guidance
New buildings should provide areas of outdoor shade to help people avoid the sun, according to new official UK guidance published today. More
05/01/2011 - Baldness breakthrough - scientists
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for causes of male baldness, it was announced last night. More
12/11/2010 - Severe acne increases suicide risk - claim
Sufferers of severe acne are at a higher risk of attempting suicide, researchers have claimed. More
12/10/2010 - Scent threat to skin
People with eczema may be affected by the scent of household and skincare products, Swedish researchers have revealed. More
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