Hong Kong — Indigo naturalis, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, may be effective in treating psoriasis, according to a study.
World report — Scientists may have discovered a way to restore color to white hair following illness, according to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Clark, N.J. — A recent L’oréal research study compared the efficacy of glycolic acid (GA) to capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA)in treating wrinkles hyperpigmentation, inside cosmeceuticals reports.
National report — New research suggests astaxanthin is superior to other carotenoids in sun protection, NPI center reports.
Ann Arbor, Mich. — Photodynamic therapy could improve the appearance of sun damaged skin, according to a University of Michigan study.
Pamplona, Spain — A new technique in cell therapy is effective in treating chronic, localized and stable forms of vitiligo, according to Basque Research.
San Diego — According to a study presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians, although adherence to topical treatment with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) for actinic keratosis is poor, response is still good, Doctor's Guide reports.
World report — Research shows patients with atopic eczema saw significant improvements after applying creams with the harmless bacteria Vitreoscilla filiformis, commonly found in thermal springs and spas, the Telegraph.co.uk reports.
Charleston, S.C. — New research shows people who develop nonmelanoma skin cancers have an increased risk for developing other malignancies in the body, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
