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Medical News | Medical Articles: How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

	Dermatology
	The latest dermatology news from News Medical

How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

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			Non-invasive tape strips can be used in children to assess atopic dermatitis on the molecular level In a study using non-invasive tape strips in young children with eczema (or atopic dermatitis), researchers found many molecular signs of immune dysfunction and skin changes that relate to disease activity.

			Skin cancer diagnosis using AI technology could be as accurate as clinical specialist New clinical data published in Journal of American Medical Association demonstrates first-in-class AI algorithm is able to diagnose skin cancer with a high-level of accuracy comparable to a clinical specialist.

	Scientists pinpoint epigenetic differences in the way lupus affects black women Scientists at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology have pinpointed epigenetic differences in the way lupus affects black women compared to other lupus patients, revealing important mechanics of the puzzling disease.

	Diet a significant factor in acne outbreaks, finds pioneering new study An unhealthy diet, a high level of stress, and extreme skincare routines were the most significant factors related to acne breakouts.

	Dental health, diet may have an impact on psoriasis development and severity Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to a study by dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes thick, itchy patches of red skin with silvery scales and affects more than 8 million Americans.

	Tips to manage symptoms and flare-ups in children with eczema Atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) is a common skin condition in babies. It affects up to 25% of children, and an estimated 60% of people with eczema develop it during their first year of life.

	Keto diet may cause skin problems Researchers from Austria have found that ketogenic diets could affect psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice. They noted that keto diets including medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) such as coconut along with omega-3 fatty acids obtained from nuts and seeds and fish oil could be a recipe for psoriasis exacerbation. They speculated that this could be true for humans as well.