Dermatology

There are currently no FDA-approved drugs to treat vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that kills skin pigment cells. But a phase III study of a drug used to treat atopic dermatitis may be the first to get the FDA seal of approval.

From ancient medicines to equipping humans with new senses, tattoos are more than just permanent marks on the skin. They may boost immune function, and they have the potential to effectively deliver therapeutics through the skin.

To avoid the pain, scars, and complications of traditional skin grafts and sutures, scientists take inspiration from mussels, some of the stickiest, most resilient animals on Earth.

A new product takes on the tricky process of tissue regeneration.

The commonly used ointment Neosporin may disrupt skin’s regenerative microbiome, delaying healing.

A centuries-old wound-cleaning technique is finding its place in modern medicine.

Researchers from Iceland to Brazil investigate the healing powers of fish skin, providing a low-cost and improved solution for treating wounds.

EDP1815 Phase 1b data shared at EADV Virtual