dermatology

Eczema Apps Inconsistent With Clinical Guidelines

A research team in Singapore has found that information in a third of eczema apps falls short of or does not agree with international guidelines.

Igniting Innovation—Jason Humphries Of Good Pharma Dermatology

By partnering with Singapore’s National Skin Center, Good Pharma Dermatology was able to quickly bring an itch-reducing moisturizer to the market.

Melanin Transfer Caught On Film

How does the pigment melanin go from the cells that produce it to the skin? It gets eaten.

How To Control Eczema? With Fierce Bacterial Competition

Despite appearing normal in between flareups, the skin of eczema patients is chock-full of ‘opportunistic pathogens' but deficient in helpful bacteria.

Topical Steroid Use In India “Out Of Control,” Says Expert

The lack of regulation surrounding the sale of topical steroid creams in India has led to side effects such as thin skin and an increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections, doctor says.

3SBio Acquires Zhejiang Wansheng For US$85 Million

The acquisition of Zhejiang Wansheng expands 3SBio's product offerings in the dialysis, diabetes and dermatology markets.

NovaBay, China Pioneer Pharma To Co-Market Products

NovaBay Pharma has partnered with China Pioneer Pharma to market its products in China and 11 countries in Southeast Asia.

Singapore To Launch $100 Million Skin Research Institute

Singapore is committing close to S$100 million to launch the Skin Research Institute of Singapore.

New Immune Cell Linked To Eczema, Allergies

Researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell in our skin that could be linked to eczema and other allergies.

Switching On Wound Healing

Scientists have identified a molecular "switch" that controls the migration of skin cells necessary for wounds to close and heal.