Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute have developed a technique that lets clinicians to characterize and monitor melanoma. The system involves using a microneedle patch that can draw deep interstitial fluid into itself through a series of penetrating hyaluronic acid needles. The needles can later be dissolved to release the biomarkers into a test tube […]
Tag: Dermatology
Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often treated using antibiotics, but these have limited effectiveness over the long term and can result in drug-resistant bacteria. In an effort to develop a drug-free alternative, these researchers have created […]
Are AI-Powered Skin-Check Tools on the Horizon?
Primary care might be the first setting where AI-driven tools allow for broader access to effective melanoma screening, amid continuing challenges in developing consumer apps for this purpose. Medscape Medical News
New Guide for Treating Vascular Birthmarks With Lasers
The first consensus guideline has been released for the laser treatment of vascular birthmarks. Medscape Medical News
Pediatric RIME: Report Describes Case Triggered by Norovirus
"I do feel like we’re seeing more cases and from a more diverse number of pathogens," says A. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD. MDedge News
Dermatologic Therapies and the Eyes: Tips from a Specialist
Despite the potential for serious ophthalmic side effects from steroids and biologics in children, the actual risks are low to none when treatments are employed appropriately, says Sara Grace, MD. Medscape Medical News
Managing Isotretinoin’s Bothersome Mucocutaneous Side Effects
Emerging research suggests that there may be a role for oral omega-3 in reducing these side effects, which include cheilitis and dry skin. MDedge News
Terahertz Spectroscopy to Assess Severity of Skin Burns
Scientists at Stony Brook University in New York have developed a hand-held scanner that uses terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and neural network data analysis to non-invasively assess the severity of skin burns. At present, it is difficult to visually assess the depth of a burn injury, which could negatively influence treatment outcomes. The device probes the […]
Dupilumab-Related Ocular Disease: Unravelling the Link
Ocular surface disease may be present at baseline in patients with AD treated with dupilumab. Medscape Medical News
Study Evaluates Risk for Blindness From PRP Injections
The review identified seven patients who experienced unilateral vision loss or impairment following PRP injections in different parts of the face, or the temporomandibular joint. MDedge News
3D Printed Light Sensor for Light-Sensitive Disease
At the University of Minnesota a team of researchers has developed a 3D printed light sensing wearable that can help people with light-sensitive diseases, such as lupus, to understand more about the types of light that can exacerbate their symptoms. Many people with lupus are sensitive to light, such as sunlight or even regular indoor […]
FDA Approves Botox Challenger Daxxify for Frown Lines
DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm is the first and only peptide-formulated neuromodulator to reduce frown lines, with results lasting longer than conventional neuromodulators, according to the manufacturer. Medscape Medical News
Tough Ultrasound-Controlled Bioadhesives
Scientists from McGill University in Canada created a technique of using ultrasound-mediated cavitation to make bioadhesives better stick to body’s tissues, including wet surfaces that are typically challenging for such materials. The new method involves ultrasound to create microbubbles within the adhesive. The bubbles burst, which then temporarily forces some of the adhesive components deeper […]
Surgical Dressing Helps Kill Melanoma, Regenerate Healthy Cells
Scientists at the University of Nottingham in the UK have created a surgical dressing that is specifically designed to facilitate and enhance photothermal therapy following melanoma resection. The dressing allows for near-infrared photothermal therapy that lasts just 15 seconds every 48 hours. The concept involves killing any remaining melanoma cells, while encouraging healthy cells to […]
Ocular Rosacea Symptoms Include Itch, Foreign Body Sensations
In the study, 26% of those with rosacea had conjunctival telangiectasia, compared with only 1.8% of controls. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologist Who Developed Medical Botox Dies at 89
He found the drug, once a poison and a weapon, to be effective for treatment of obscure eye diseases before it became the blockbuster fix for wrinkles and treating excessive perspiration. Medscape Medical News
Nanotransfection Device for Tissue Reprogramming In Situ
Genetic modification offers huge potential in treating a wide variety of conditions, but the devil is in the details. Previously explored methods to deliver genes into cells, such as using viral vectors, have been connected with safety issues. As such, the potential of gene therapy has not yet been fully realized. Technological advances may offer […]
Some Filler Complications on the Rise
Findings are from an analysis of medical device–related adverse event reports from the FDA’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience MAUDE database. Medscape Medical News
Cactus Spine-Inspired Sweat Collection Technology
A team of researchers at the Pohang University of Science & Technology in South Korea created a passive sweat collection device that is inspired by cactus spines. The device is intended as a means to collect sweat for biomedical analysis; for instance, to measure glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Having the ability to operate […]
Simple Color Change Test Identifies Wound Infections
Researchers at the University of Bath in the UK, along with outside collaborators, have developed a simple color change test that rapidly indicates whether a wound is infected with harmful bacteria. The test works by detecting virulence factors released by the bacteria, which prompt a simple color change in a solution. The test could help […]