STEM CELLS

Bioengineered follicles grow hair on bald mice

Tokyo — Transplanted hair follicles derived from adult stem cells have demonstrated normal hair cycles in bald mice, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. » More

SKIN CANCER

Study: BCC on ear much more aggressive

San Francisco — Basal cell carcinoma on the ear is more frequently found in men, and is significantly more likely to be aggressive, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. » More

Resource Center: Eczema: Emollients, Counseling, and Care

Folic Acid Supplements Up Risk of Eczema.

FYI ...

279,381

Estimated surgical hair restoration procedures worldwide in 2010

Source: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

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Skin cancer surgery doubles in Medicare patients

New York — The use of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) among Medicare beneficiaries doubled from 2001 through 2006, a study published in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology reports. » More

SUN PROTECTION

Sunscreens of 70+ SPF protect at normal usage

Los Angeles — Water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 70 or greater can help to adequately protect people against skin cancer and photodamage, even when applied sparingly, a new study suggests. » More

New Job Opportunities

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