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RESEARCH FROM LABS AROUND THE WOLD

Inflammation May Help Fix the Skin Barrier in Psoriasis (But Not in Atopic Dermatitis)

March 13, 2013 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. Leave a Comment

Both psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are considered multigenic disorders, meaning an inherited predisposition to develop one of these is carried on more than one gene. In addition to bad genetic luck, usually some environmental (or non-genetic) factor(s) is necessary to trigger the disease. In recent years, studies of populations have determined that variations (‘polymorphisms’) in genes that are involved in the skin barrier as well as genes of the immune system are linked to the development of both of these common skin disorders. Now it appears that these two vulnerable systems – the barrier and the immune systems – interact in the pathogenesis of both disorders, but with notable differences. [Read more…] about Inflammation May Help Fix the Skin Barrier in Psoriasis (But Not in Atopic Dermatitis)

Diet and the Skin Barrier

February 7, 2013 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. Leave a Comment

The notion that we can fix what ails us by eating right is a commonly held belief.  And it is also one that has considerable merit in some medical conditions.  A nutritional treatment for common skin disorders, like atopic dermatitis, would be very welcome to most who suffer from these conditions. [Read more…] about Diet and the Skin Barrier

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The Skin Microbiome: Good Bugs And The Bugs That Bug Us

January 7, 2020 By Peter M. Elias, M.D.

We hear a lot about the multitude and diversity the micro-organisms – especially the bacteria - that … Read More...

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Dry Skin: Who Is At Risk and What Can Be Done About It?

December 1, 2019 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. Leave a Comment

Who is at risk? Many people are prone to develop dry skin. Examples include those who have or … Read More...

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The How and Why of Sensitive Skin

November 1, 2018 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. 1 Comment

An alarming percentage (about 60%) of normal adults, mostly women, self-report that they regularly … Read More...

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CLIMATE AND THE SKIN

The Skin’s Many Barriers and Climate Change

October 9, 2020 By Mary L Williams, M.D.

Skin's Many Barriers And How Climate Change May Affect Them Skin has many barriers: it keeps us … Read More...

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Q& A: Preventing Dry Skin From COVID-19 Hand Washing And Toxic Hand Sanitizers

December 1, 2020 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. & Mary L. Williams, M.D. Leave a Comment

Q: I have developed dry skin from COVID-19 because I have to wash my hands so often. Hand sanitizers … Read More...

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Top 5 Scientific Discoveries About Skin Of The Decade

December 26, 2019 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. & Mary L. Williams, M.D. Leave a Comment

We have learned a lot about skin and its permeability barrier in recent years.  Here are our … Read More...

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Top 5 Scientific Discoveries About Skin Of The Decade

December 26, 2019 By Peter M. Elias, M.D. & Mary L. Williams, M.D. Leave a Comment

We have learned a lot about skin and its permeability barrier in recent years.  Here are our … Read More...

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