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12/19/2025

A new study reveals tyrosinase plays a role in the metabolism of hydroquinone into byproducts that lead to the permanent pigmentation of exogenous ochronosis https://www.derm.city/post/study-clarifies-hydroquinone-s-role-in-ochronosis

A new study reveals tyrosinase plays a role in the metabolism of hydroquinone into byproducts that lead to the permanent pigmentation of exogenous ochronosis. This finding overturns the long-held belief that the pigment disorder is driven by inhibition of homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD).The stud...

12/15/2025

Young adults who use tanning beds may be aging their skin cells at a molecular level much faster than their chronological age suggests, according to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco https://www.derm.city/post/indoor-tanning-accelerates-genetic-aging-of-skin-ucsf-study

Young adults who use tanning beds may be aging their skin cells at a molecular level much faster than their chronological age suggests, according to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Northwestern University. The research, published December 12 in Science Advance...

12/12/2025

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to psoriasis development, a discovery that represents a potential biomarker and treatment target https://www.derm.city/post/role-of-fat-metabolism-in-psoriasis-identified

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to psoriasis development, a discovery that represents a potential biomarker and treatment target.The study, published in Cell Death & Differentiation, shows that the fatty acid-binding protein FABP5 drives ferropto...

12/08/2025

A new study has found that dietary vitamin C intake directly enhances collagen production and skin renewal, offering clinical confirmation that nutrition may play a central role in skin physiology https://www.derm.city/post/vitamin-c-from-food-boosts-skin-collagen

A new study from the University of Otago in Christchurch, New Zealand, has found that dietary vitamin C intake directly enhances collagen production and skin renewal, offering clinical confirmation that nutrition may play a central role in skin physiology.Published in the Journal of Investigativ...

12/05/2025

A registry study shows a possible increased risk of basal cell carcinoma with certain blood pressure medications. The risk increase is relatively low, 9% or lower, and the researchers recommend extra sun protection https://www.derm.city/post/blood-pressure-medications-may-raise-bcc-risk

12/01/2025

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) may be rare, but for many patients the crisis does not end at hospital discharge. A new study describes years of persistent physical, psychological, and social fallout https://www.derm.city/post/long-term-impacts-of-sjs-ten-investigated

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) may be rare, but for many patients the crisis does not end at hospital discharge. A new qualitative study published in JAMA Dermatology describes years of persistent physical, psychological, and social fallout—and a striking absen...

11/28/2025

Researchers have identified a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis. The findings could lead to new strategies for prevention or treatment https://www.derm.city/post/circulating-immune-cells-driving-fibrosis-identified

Researchers at the University of Arizona have identified a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis. The findings, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, add to the understanding of the healing process and could lead to new strategies for p...

11/24/2025

Skin Foundation Africa, a Ghana-based non-profit group, is expanding its dermatology programs across the African continent to address persistent gaps in skin health services and education https://www.derm.city/post/skin-foundation-africa-expands-dermatology-programs-across-continent

Skin Foundation Africa, a Ghana-based non-profit group, is expanding its dermatology programs across the African continent to address persistent gaps in skin health services and education. The foundation’s approach highlights skin disease as a public health concern and aims to build local capacity...

11/21/2025

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center found that patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma may benefit from receiving immunotherapy earlier in treatment https://www.derm.city/post/earlier-immunotherapy-benefits-bcc-patients

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center found that patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) may benefit from receiving immunotherapy earlier in treatment.Results from the phase 2 clinical trial (NCT03521830), presented Oct. 20 at the European Society for Med...

11/17/2025

The submission deadline for the 4th annual short essay competition on the topic of Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Dermatology is Dec. 4, 2025. https://www.derm.city/post/deadline-nears-for-4th-annual-short-essay-competition-for-canadian-dermatology-residents

The submission deadline for the 4th annual short essay competition on the topic of Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Dermatology is Dec. 4, 2025. The contest is open to any qualified resident enrolled in a dermatology training program at a Canadian medical school.This essay competition is organiz...

11/14/2025

New findings show how prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation can trigger inflammation in skin cells by degrading a key protein called YTHDF2 which acts as a gatekeeper in preventing normal skin cells from becoming cancerous https://www.derm.city/post/role-of-uv-in-degrading-skin-cancer-inhibiting-ythdf2-protein-identified

In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered how prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can trigger inflammation in skin cells by degrading a key protein called YTHDF2. This protein acts as a gatekeeper in preventing normal ski...

11/10/2025

The timing, duration, and severity of eczema in early life may significantly influence whether children outgrow food allergies, according to new findings https://www.derm.city/post/eczema-severity-may-predict-whether-children-outgrow-food-allergies-new-study-suggests

The timing, duration, and severity of eczema in early life may significantly influence whether children outgrow food allergies, according to findings presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Fla.“Food allergy and eczema often...