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A compound taken from the humble elderberry could be sciences new weapon against the effects of ageing on the skin according to skin scientists from the University of East Anglia.
BY Amy Anderson 4 July, 2007
The compound found in elderberries, called
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Extracts from the cannabis plant could help regulate allergic reactions and inflammation typical of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis according to scientists from the University of Bonn, whose study was published in the June edition of the
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Holidaymakers are responsible for bringing home unwelcome souvenirs from far flung destinations that can cause havoc with your health.
BY Amy Anderson 9 July, 2007
Bed bugs are on the rise and pest control experts say they are being bought in to the
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Dysfunctional cells in a mouse model of psoriasis may contribute to the development of disease.
1 July, 2008
New research has found that a small group of immune cells known as Tegs (which act to prevent other immune cells from responding inappropriately)
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New research confirms that many typical skin creams used by thousands to help moisturise their skin may in fact be making skin drier than if no cream was used as all.
9 December, 2008 – 12:10
The research, published in the 2008 October edition of the
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Obese patients are more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new report.
10 February, 2009 – 15:35
The hormone leptin, which is produced by fat cells, was found to be far higher in the blood of people with psoriasis. Yi-Ju
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A test performed in early pregnancy to check for genetic defects such as Down's syndrome on babies in the womb could increase the risk of the baby being born with a birthmark or port wine stain, according to a new report.
10 February, 2009 – 15:39
Researchers
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The distressing skin condition, vitiligo, currently has no effective or safe treatment. Evidence suggests that steroids combined with UVA or UVB therapy do have some positive effect but are not free from negative side effects nor are they suitable for