It’s no secret that UVB radiation from the sun causes wrinkles. However, a Japanese study indicates that oxygen may help combat the formation of wrinkles by lessening tissue damage done by UVB rays.
Natural Product Found in Coconut Oil Possible New Acne Treatment
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk, lauric acid, shines as a possible new acne treatment. Researchers have developed a “smart delivery system” capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that cause common acne.
Home UVB Therapy for Psoriasis as Effective as Hospital Treatment
May 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
A study has concluded that for patients with psoriasis, treatment with ultraviolet B (UVB) at home is as effective and as safe as conventional hospital based phototherapy. Psoriasis patients also find home UVB therapy less of a burden and are more satisfied with treatment, the findings show. Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition… [Continue Reading]