Skin Commensal Bacillus Reprograms Volatiles to Repel Mosquitoes
A Nature study identifies skin commensal Bacillus species that reprogram volatile skin metabolites, making human hosts less attractive to mosquitoes.
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Skin Biology & Research
Peer-reviewed findings in skin biology, immunology and wound repair.
Could Skin Reveal New Clues About Aging and Frailty?
New research attention is asking whether skin changes — visible, measurable and accessible — could serve as early markers of biol…
Male and Female Skin Play by Different Rules, Scientists Find
Scientists report male and female skin follow different biological rules, a finding with implications for trial design, treatment…
JAAD Study: Sequential 1550-nm Fractional Laser Meets PDL for Port-Wine Birthmarks
A JAAD study published online October 17, 2026 tests sequential 1550-nm fractional focal point technology plus pulsed dye laser f…
Oridonin Ointment Reduces Psoriasis-Like Inflammation in Mouse Model
An oridonin ointment reduced psoriasis-like inflammation in mice, adding a botanical topical candidate to the preclinical psorias…
EGFR Signaling Drives Stage-Dependent Fibrosis in RDEB, JID Study Finds
A Journal of Investigative Dermatology paper posted 16 October 2026 finds EGFR activity controls fibrotic responses in RDEB in a…
Light Biology Moves Beyond Sunburn: What Photomedicine Means Now
New research reframes light as an active regulator of skin biology, not just a source of sunburn damage — a shift with implicatio…
Global Acne Burden Rose Between 1990 and 2023
A new analysis finds the global burden of acne rose across 1990–2023, confirming the condition's growing weight on dermatology ca…
AHR-APLNR signaling identified as guardian of vascular glycocalyx in MRSA skin infection
A Journal of Investigative Dermatology study published October 15, 2026, identifies endothelial AHR-APLNR signaling as a protecto…
HIPS and Beiersdorf AG Partner on Skin Microbiome Research
HIPS and Beiersdorf AG have launched a microbiome research partnership announced by HZI; terms, indications and timelines remain…