Skip to: What is ATR-FTIR? Current Single Cell Analysis Methods How is ATR-FTIR Used for Single Cell Analysis? Current Applications of ATR-FTIR Single Cell Analysis Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, FTIR. Image Credit: Ken Stocker / Shutterstock What is ATR-FTIR? An acronym for attenuated total reflection Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy, ATF-FTIR is an analysis technique that can be […]
Nitric Oxide as a Treatment for Eczema / Other Skin Conditions
Skip to: What is nitric oxide? Treatments for eczema and other skin conditions Using nitric oxide to treat eczema Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become red, cracked, dry, and very irritated. There are many different forms of topical treatment for eczema and its related skin conditions. The anti-inflammatory effects of […]
Coronavirus can survive for up to NINE HOURS on human skin
Coronavirus can survive for up to NINE HOURS on human skin – four-fold longer than the flu can live on our hands or faces, new study finds Researchers mixed samples of the coronavirus and influenza A virus with human skin samples obtained from autopsies 24 hours prior The flu virus survived for less than two […]
A dermatologist explained why my simple skincare routine is ‘a big no-no,’ and how to fix it
I asked a dermatologist to review my non-existent skincare routine, which I learned is an example of what not to do. She said using body wash on my face is a bad idea since facial skin is more sensitive, and skipping a nighttime wash is also ill-advised. My habit of using body lotion on my […]
Why Community Is So Important to New Mom Jodie Turner-Smith
Growing up, my mother was a huge fan of political books. Al Franken's Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them was a particular favorite of hers, but It Takes a Village, written by former presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, is one that sticks out in my mind. Probably because I remember there being so much […]
Eczema treatment: Baby’s eczema cleared up in 48 hours – here’s how
Atopic eczema – the most common form of eczema – affects one in five children in the UK at some stage, according to the British Skin Foundation (BSF). It’s usually a long-term condition, although it can improve significantly, or even clear completely, in some children as they get older. According to the NHS, atopic eczema […]
No increased skin cancer risk with topical immunosuppressant ointments
Adults with the chronic skin condition atopic dermatitis can rest easy in the knowledge that two topical immunosuppressant medications commonly prescribed to treat the condition do not appear to increase the risk for the most common forms of skin cancer, despite package label warnings to the contrary, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) found. Looking […]
Skin cancer growth driven by subset of cellular masterminds
Specialized cells at the leading edge of growing skin cancers dampen immune response and promote cancer invasion, Stanford researchers find. Targeting these cells could lead to effective therapies. An elite population of cancer cells marshal at the leading edges of a growing skin tumor to guide its metastasis and help it evade the body’s immune […]
AAD establishes registry for skin manifestations of COVID-19
(HealthDay)—A registry has been created for reporting skin manifestations of COVID-19 following reports of patients presenting with skin conditions, including findings outlined in a letter to the editor published online March 26 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Following reports of patients presenting with skin conditions, including rashes, upon diagnosis […]
New artificial intelligence system can empower medical professionals in diagnosing skin diseases
Researchers in Korea have developed a deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can accurately classify cutaneous skin disorders, predict malignancy, suggest primary treatment options, and serve as an ancillary tool to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of clinicians. With the assistance of this system, the diagnostic accuracy of dermatologists as well as the general public […]