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The Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center was selected as the first global site for a clinical trial for patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The study, sponsored by Regeneron, will examine outcomes for patients treated with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) — an immunotherapy treatment — prior to surgery and radiation therapy.

Channels: Cancer, Clinical Trials, Dermatology,

Keywords: GW Cancer Center, Clinical Trial, Dermatology, Oncology, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Regeneron, immunotheraphy

A recent study suggests that maternal depression in the postpartum period, and even beyond, is associated with the development of atopic dermatitis throughout childhood and adolescence.

Channels: Dermatology, Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatry, All Journal News,

Keywords: Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Research, george washington university school of medicine and health sciences, Maternal Depression, Postpartum Depression, Dermatology, Skin Disease

Those hitting the gym on account of their New Year’s resolutions are likely reaping the benefits, including improved overall health and mood. However, gymgoers may also find that their skin is breaking out more than usual, putting a damper on that post-workout glow. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, working out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt and bacteria on your skin — all of which can lead to acne. Despite this, people don’t have to quit exercising in order to see clearer skin. The key, say dermatologists, is to maintain proper hygiene before, during and after your workouts.

Channels: Dermatology, Exercise and Fitness,

Keywords: American Academy Of Dermatology, AAD, Dermatologist, board-certified dermatologist, Acne, acne treatment, acne from working out, acne from exercise, how to prevent acne

Northern Arizona University professor Matthew Salanga is leading an 18-month project, funded by the Flinn Foundation, in search of drugs to help fight the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Channels: Cancer, Dermatology, Engineering,

Keywords: TGen, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Melanoma, Zebrafish, Skin Cancer, Braf Gene

A team of NUS researchers have come up with the pH Watch, an ‘add-on’ to a wearable health monitoring gadget that can tell users about the condition of their health from their sweat pH.

Channels: Children's Health, Dermatology, Diabetes, Infectious Diseases,

Keywords: Ph Sensor, Personal, health monitoring devices, Diabetics, Dehydration, Dermatology, Athlete, Seniors, Children

Survey of more than 40 UT Southwestern patients reveals positive outcomes

Channels: Cancer, Dermatology, Healthcare, Surgery, All Journal News,

Keywords: Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Mohs surgery

Very little information is known about the molecular development of leptomeningeal melanoma metastases (LMM), making it difficult to develop effective therapies. Researchers in Moffitt Cancer Center’s Donald A. Adam Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center of Excellence and the Department of Neuro-Oncology sought to change this by performing an extensive analysis of the molecular characteristics of the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with LMM. Their findings were published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Channels: Cancer, Dermatology, Healthcare, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Cancer Center Featured Story 2, All Journal News,

Keywords: leptomeningeal melanoma metastases, LMM, Melanoma, Metastasis, Moffitt, Moffitt Cancer Center

New research shows how second-degree burns cause hard-to-treat chronic pain, and this understanding may be key to treating these complications, common in war veterans.

Channels: Dermatology, Healthcare, Military Health, Neuro, Pain, Pharmaceuticals, Embargoed Feed - hidden, All Journal News,

Keywords: Physiology, Burn Treatment, Chronic Pain, Veterans, Military personnel, Burn Injuries, Neuron activation, romidepsin

Residents of rural, sparsely-populated "frontier counties" in the Western U.S. face higher incidents of skin cancer and related mortality rates.

Channels: All Journal News, Cancer, Dermatology, Rural Issues, Public Health,

Boston, MA -- Chemical compounds found in skin creams and other personal care products can cause an allergic reaction in the skin, a common condition known as allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).

Channels: Allergies, Dermatology, Immunology, National Institutes of Health (NIH), All Journal News,

Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis