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Next-generation imaging promises sharper, deeper view of living tissues
A University of Arizona research team will receive nearly $2.7 million from the NIH's Common Fund Venture Program to advance next-generation imaging technologies that allow deeper, clearer views inside the body without the need for invasive procedures.
Milken Institute and Ann Theodore Foundation award over $2.5 million for sarcoidosis research
The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF), today announced that the Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative (ATF-BSI) has awarded five grants totaling more than $2.5 million to interdisciplinary research teams.
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to a common herpesvirus, with minimal side effects.
Innovative vibroacoustic sensor could revolutionize eczema and psoriasis treatment
A groundbreaking technology developed by Heriot-Watt University has received over £475,000 in funding to revolutionize how eczema is diagnosed and treated, potentially ending years of suffering for millions of patients across the UK.
RION engages Lonza to scale manufacturing exosome based therapeutics
RION, a commercial and clinical-stage regenerative medicine company pioneering platelet-derived exosomes for both human and animal health applications, has announced a collaboration with Lonza, one of the world’s largest contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), to provide cGMP manufacturing and technical support for commercial scale production of its Purified Exosome Product™ (PEP™) drug substance for late phase clinical supply and beyond.
Scientists show for the first time how fibroblasts go 'rogue' in different diseases
Scientists have mapped underappreciated scaffolding cells in skin, known as fibroblasts. They show for the first time how fibroblasts go 'rogue' in many different diseases affecting multiple organs – from acne and psoriasis, to rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Study reveals early nicotinamide use reduces risk of aggressive skin cancers
A large U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cohort study found that Nicotinamide use was associated with a 14% lower risk of new keratinocyte skin cancers, driven by a 22% reduction in cSCC and no reduction in BCC. The strongest benefit (56% lower risk) appeared when nicotinamide was started after a patient’s first skin cancer, with diminishing returns after multiple cancers.
Psoriasis linked to higher risk of age-related macular degeneration
New research presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that people with psoriasis face a significantly increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.
GLP-1RAs linked to lower risk of mortality and cardiovascular events in psoriasis patients
Psoriasis patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) face a 78% lower risk of death and a 44% lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those taking other diabetes or weight-loss medications, new research has shown.
Study highlights critical mental health risk for eczema patients
A new international study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that adults with atopic eczema (AE) are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, with researchers uncovering the key factors driving this elevated risk.
Simple AI model matches dermatologist expertise in assessing squamous cell carcinoma
A simple AI model has been shown to perform on a par with experienced dermatologists when assessing the aggressiveness of a common form of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma. The research was headed by the University of Gothenburg.
Doctor’s white coats remain a symbol of trust despite growing acceptance of scrubs
Patients are still more likely to trust doctors and consider them more professional when they wear white coats, although women doctors in this attire are often misidentified as nurses or medical assistants, finds a review of the available research on the topic, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Bias found in AI models diagnosing skin diseases across demographics
An international research team led by Assistant Professor Zhiyu Wan from ShanghaiTech University has recently published groundbreaking findings in the journal Health Data Science, highlighting biases in multimodal large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4 and LLaVA in diagnosing skin diseases from medical images.
Fad diets and supplements fuel new wave of hidden skin problems, study finds
A new review explains how fad diets and unregulated supplements promoted online can cause serious skin, hair, and nail problems, often before other symptoms appear. Clinicians are urged to recognize these risks and address health misinformation in the digital age.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.