What Did the Research Discover? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a condition where dark spots appear on the skin after an injury, inflammation, or irritation. It is especially challenging to treat in people with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI) because their skin naturally has more melanin, which can make treatments more difficult and...
What Did the Research Discover? This study examined the effectiveness of doxycycline, an antibiotic, in treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)—a type of hair loss that primarily affects Black women. There are currently no large studies proving that doxycycline is effective for CCCA, so researchers reviewed medical records from the Mount Sinai...
What Did the Research Discover? Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin disease that causes painful blisters and severe itching. It is most common in older adults, and treatment options can be limited due to side effects from traditional medications like steroids. This study looked at how well dupilumab, a newer medication, works for BP and whether it is safe. Researchers...
What did the research discover? This study investigated how zinc oxide (ZnO) affects the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients when exposed to UV light. Sunscreens are generally tested based on individual ingredients, but their stability and safety depend on how these ingredients interact in a formulation. Researchers tested five common small-molecule...