Skin Care – PossibleThreat Articles

With this new alpha-gel, the cream of all skin creams could be here

October 23, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Cholesterol, Cosmetics, Hypertension, Nature of Water, Nuclear Energy, Organic Chemistry, Skin Care

Mixtures called alpha-gels are thick, do not flow easily, and can hold much water. Therefore, many skincare products are based on them. A group of scientists from Japan has made an alpha-gel with a compound resembling a main component of the moisture-holding layer on our skin. The characteristics of this alpha-gel indicate that it will make possible environment-friendly and effective skincare products at low energy-costs.

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'Flamenco dancing' molecule could lead to better-protecting sunscreen

October 19, 2019 0 Comments Chemistry, Gene Therapy, Inorganic Chemistry, Optics, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, Thermodynamics, Vitamin D

A molecule that protects plants from overexposure to harmful sunlight thanks to its flamenco-style twist could form the basis for a new longer-lasting sunscreen, chemists have found.

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How do ketogenic diets affect skin inflammation?

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Diet and Weight Loss, Food, Food and Agriculture, mice, Obesity, Organic, Skin Care

Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study. The investigators found that different ketogenic diets impacted skin inflammation differently in psoriasiform-like skin inflammation in mice. Ketogenic diets heavy in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) such as coconut, especially in combination with omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and plant sources like nuts and seeds, exacerbated psoriasis.

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Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain

October 16, 2019 0 Comments animals, Biology, Brain Injury, Cosmetic Surgery, Insomnia, mice, Perception, Psoriasis, Skin Care

A study has now found that a type of opsin known as neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronize the skin's circadian clock to the light-dark cycle, independent of the eyes or brain. Researchers now want to see if skin heals better if it's exposed to certain types of light.

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Heavier birth weight linked to childhood allergies

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Allergy, Asthma, Children's Health, Diseases and Conditions, Infant's Health, Obesity, Skin Care, Staying Healthy

New research shows that the more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the higher the risk they will suffer from childhood food allergy or eczema, although not hay fever.

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Expert second opinion improves reliability of melanoma diagnoses

October 11, 2019 0 Comments Diseases and Conditions, Medical Imaging, Patient Education and Counseling, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, Today's Healthcare, Wounds and Healing

A new study has found that obtaining a second opinion from pathologists who are board certified or have fellowship training in dermatopathology can help improve the accuracy and reliability of diagnosing melanoma.

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Skin cancer prevention program may have reduced melanoma in Australians

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Cosmetic Surgery, Psychology, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, Social Psychology, Vitamin D

A skin cancer prevention program called SunSmart may have contributed to a recent reduction in melanoma among younger residents of Melbourne, according to a new study. According to the authors, the findings may have substantial implications for the future delivery of skin cancer prevention programs.

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Optical imager poised to improve diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetics, Diseases and Conditions, Eye Care, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Medical Topics, Skin Care

Researchers have developed a new non-invasive optical imaging system that promises to improve diagnosis and treatments for dry eye disease. Dry eye, which often causes irritation and blurred vision, occurs when there is instability in the inner layer of the tear film that protects the outside of the eye.

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New defensive mechanism against bacterial wound infections

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Bacteria, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Immune System, Microbes and More, Microbiology, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, Wounds and Healing

Wound inflammation which results in impaired wound healing can have serious consequences for patients. Researchers have discovered a new defensive mechanism which enables our skin to actively kill bacteria. Central to this mechanism is a cellular messenger molecule known as 'interleukin 6', whose mode of action may be used in the future to prevent wound infections.

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Incidence of pediatric, adolescent and young adult head and neck melanoma is up 51 percent

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Back and Neck Pain, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

Head and neck melanoma among pediatric, adolescent and young adult populations in the United States and Canada increased by 51.1% from 1995 to 2014.

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