While everybody tolerates pain differently, getting a tattoo involves repeatedly piercing your skin’s top layer with a sharp needle, which is inevitably going to be painful, no matter which body part is getting inked. However, there are of course some body parts that are more painful than others. Tattoo artists at LLTattoo have revealed which […]
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The World Avocado Organization shares the best game-changing tips to repurpose your avocado scraps for luxurious skincare. The avocado, celebrated for its creamy texture and exceptional health benefits, has long been hailed as a superfood. However, its benefits extend far beyond mere culinary delights. In a bid to reduce waste and tap into the remarkable […]
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The same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new study by the University of Aberdeen has found. The study, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and published in The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research, found evidence of the […]
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New findings on the effects of Covid-19 on the colon: Although SARS-CoV-2 infections mainly attack the lungs, in many cases they can also damage other organs, such as the colon: around 60% of patients experienced digestive tract impacts. Researchers at MedUni Vienna have analysed the manifestations of Covid-19 in the lungs and colon and pinpointed […]
The University of Bradford will lead research into the skin microbiome and how it affects skin conditions and ageing, as part of a new UK-wide virtual institute. The research could lead to a better understanding of conditions like eczema and acne, and scientists believe it can also shed light on the ageing process itself. Recent […]
New molecular mechanisms identified in chronic skin inflammation:Frequently occurring chronic skin inflammation like in atopic dermatitis (AD or neurodermatitis) and psoriasis have different causes such as genetic predisposition, stress or allergens. These frequently occurring skin diseases are mostly attributed by biomedical scientists to a disturbed immune system, although the noticeable thickening and flaking of the […]
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Tracking down the mechanisms of skin ageing – Launch of new Christian Doppler Laboratory: The ageing process is most apparent on the skin. In the newly opened “SKINMAGINE” (Multimodal Imaging of Aging and Senescence of the Skin) Christian Doppler Laboratory, dermatologists from MedUni Vienna have joined forces with biotechnologists from the University of Natural Resources […]
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin and is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, every wound results in some degree of scarring. Around 100 million people […]
Talc and petroleum jelly among the best lubricants for people wearing PPE: Talcum powder, a coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixture, and petroleum jelly provide the best skin protection for long-term PPE use, say scientists. For frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like face visors, googles, and respiratory protective equipment is […]
RSM live webinar: Gerald Levene Oration: Air pollution and skin health sponsored by Eucerin and La Roche-Posay & CeraVe Thursday 20th August 2020 from 2:30pm to 3:45pm. Register here Professor Jean Krutmann, Director of Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and Professor of Dermatology, will explore, present and discuss the current knowledge of environmental factors affecting skin health […]