Frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers protects against germs, but it also strips essential lipids, proteins, and ...

They observed the structure of pressure receptors called Merkel disks at the dermal-epidermal interface of human skin; these pressure receptors play a significant role in touch sensitivity. They noted ...

In a world first, researchers have printed multi-layered, living skin directly onto significant injuries in rats for scar-free skin repair. It's not sci-fi – they're genuinely 3D-printing skin (and ...

Fabrication of a double-layered skin model using human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) and an immortal human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaTs). (Courtesy: Biofabrication 10.1088/1758-5090/ac2ef8) Skin is the ...

No doubt, “collagen skin care” is a buzzy phrase in the beauty world. Along with retinol and peptides, when collagen is on a label, folks pay attention—it gives off an unspoken this stuff must really ...

Simple, uncomplicated SSSIs include erysipelas, cellulitis, furuncles, superficial abscesses and wound infections, whereas deeper complicated SSSIs (cSSSIs) include necrotizing fasciitis, myositis and ...

Anyone who has gone through the stress and discomfort of raw, irritated skin knows the relief that comes with slathering on a creamy lotion. Topical creams generally contain a few standard ingredients ...

Bacterial skin infections occur when bacteria enter through the surface of the skin. They can cause symptoms such as swelling and inflammation. Treatment may include topical or oral antibiotics.

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