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Transcutaneous Sensitization: The Real Skinny on Food-based Emollients and Skincare Products

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1-4 Historically, many natural products have been applied to the skin, some of which are also ingested as part of the diet. Common additives to numerous moisturizers, cleansers, and other cosmetic products include foods such as oat, wheat, sunflower, and coconut, causing concern for potential transcutaneous sensitization. Nat Immunol.

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) vs. Psoriasis: Understanding the Differences

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In psoriasis, this process takes only about 3 to 7 days, leading to the accumulation of skin cells and the formation of characteristic patches. [5] Dry skin and insufficient moisturization. 2008;Volume 4:1165-1175. Dysregulation of epidermal protein filaggrin. Irritants: Harsh soaps, detergents, fragrances.

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

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Without this barrier in place, we would become vulnerable, to infections, inflammation issues and excessive moisture loss. To truly understand its importance let’s explore the layers and cells that make up the skin barrier. Below the stratum corneum is the stratum granulosum, where skin cells start to flatten out and lose their nuclei.

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TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology

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Oelschlager joined Castle Biosciences in 2008 as the executive director of operations, being promoted to vice president of clinical operations in 2013, senior vice president of clinical operations in 2018, and to her current role of chief operating officer in 2021. The study appears in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

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Food and Your Skin – The Complete Guide

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Vitamin C Vitamin C – Great For Healthy Skin You know vitamin C boosts your immune system, but did you know that it also promotes radiant skin? Free radicals damage collagen, the fiber responsible for your skin’s elasticity, which leads to wrinkles. Firstly it keeps the skin thick, supple and moisturized.