Skin, Hair and Nail Disorders Archives - Page 2 of 2

7 April 201925 January 2020

Dermatologists call for further research to determine which medical conditions cannabis can safely help as numerous unsubstantiated claims are currently being made and advertised to the public

In March 2019 dermatologists from Canada published their review of dermatology-related uses of medical cannabis. They stated that in the USA, cannabis is approved to treat a variety of dermatological … Read more

1 April 201920 November 2019

A moisturizer with 7% sweet almond oil and 2% colloidal oatmeal appears to be both safe and effective for individuals with moderate to severe hand dermatitis

In January 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of moisturizers for individuals with hand dermatitis. Childhood eczema, frequent hand washing, and … Read more

23 March 20195 January 2020

Consumption of bananas appears to make a human more attractive to the Anopheles stephensi mosquito

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess human attractiveness to mosquitoes following the consumption of bananas. It is known that humans vary … Read more

17 February 20194 January 2020

Hyaluronic acid–based formulations, eg gels, creams, etc appear to have anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, and face rejuvenating properties

In December 2018 researchers from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Pakistan published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of hyaluronic acid on skin rejuvenation. Results showed … Read more

10 February 201921 February 2020

Microbiome

Just as the question, “what is it to be human?”, has troubled humans from the beginning of history, the question, “what is the human microbiome?” has troubled researchers since the … Read more

3 February 20194 January 2020

Initial studies show that vitamin E, East Indian Sandalwood oil, melatonin, L-histidine, and Manuka honey may be beneficial in atopic dermatitis

In December 2018, researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the use of complementary and alternative therapies in atopic dermatitis. A total of … Read more

23 January 201913 March 2020

Researchers call for individuals to apply sunscreen or use nitrile examination gloves when undergoing a gel manicure to prevent photoaging and skin cancer

In March 2018 researchers from the USA published their review highlighting the dangers of gel manicures. They stated that the specially formulated nail polish used during a gel manicure must … Read more

21 July 201821 November 2019

Successful treatment of actinic keratosis with kanuka honey

In May 2018 researchers from New Zealand published a case report of a 66-year-old gentleman with actinic keratoses on his hand, which had been present for several years. Kanuka honey … Read more