Dermatology

Victoria, October 5: Solarium or sun bed tanning, which is the best and the quickest way to browning one’s skin for the ‘in’ look, now seems to be in the dock as latest research reveals alarming statistics, blaming the technique for at least 7 deaths and 51 cases of melanoma each year.

Ustekinumab, the experimental psoriasis drug developed by the American pharmaceutical major, Johnson & Johnson, is more effective and equally safe than the top-selling treatment Enbrel, results of the late stage study have showed.

Estradiol, the hormonal cream designed and promoted as a new anti-aging solution seems effective, but only on the skin that has never been exposed to the sun, researchers of a new study have found.

Millions of people use moisturizers to treat their dry skin that causes severe itching. But, a new study published by researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey has expressed doubt that moisturizers can spur skin cancers.

The fashionable henna tattoos which are in vogue these days can actually cause skin problems, dermatologists have warned. In order to extend the longevity of the tattoo, some tattoo artists are adding a harmful chemical known as para-phenylenediamine (PPD).

Nate Liao,2, was enveloped in rolls of bandages all over, a few months ago. He and his older brother Jake have a rare and deadly genetic disease that prevents their skin from attaching to the body.

The hospitality industry has had it and now the Food and Drug Administration plans to introduce a four star rating for sunscreens too. An over-the-counter sunscreen that just carries a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value, can be pulled off the shelf if FDA succeeds in its proposal.

London -- It is a known fact that sweet, which is high in calories, can lead to a good increase in weight, but for the first time a book by dermatologist Dr Fredric Brandt, has revealed that sweet treats can cause wrinkles.

According to Brandt, who discusses the effect of sweet on skin in his book 10 Minutes/10 Years: Your Definitive Guide To A Beautiful And Youthful Appearance, removing sweet from diet can make a person look ten years younger.

"In a nutshell, sugar hastens the degradation of elastin and collagen, both key skin proteins. In other words, it actively ages you,” the Daily Mail quoted Dr Brandt, as saying.

The New York City Health Department has warned people not to use the illegal cosmetic products that may contains lead and can harmful for health.

On Thursday the city came out with the warning after they had examined five cases of pregnant women and children who were poisoned after using the products in recent months.

Pimples are the trademark of teen age and one gets numerous advices on cleanliness’ and good diet but now a new study has found out another culprit for the acne outbreak in teens is ‘STRESS.’

It has been seen that previously people used to blame bacteria for the inflammation that leads to pimples. So, now the question arises is what follows whom? Is it stress or acne?