Conscious skincare: choose wisely - for yourself and the planet
The shelves in the shops are crammed with a huge number of products, which doesn't make life any easier when you're trying to find the right one. This is why conscious skincare is becoming...
Hirsutism and diet - can proper nutrition reduce symptoms?
Hirsutism is a hormonal disorder manifested by excessive hair in women in areas typically seen in men, such as the face, chest and back. Depending on the cause and severity, symptoms can be...
What vitamins does your skin need to maintain a healthy and radiant appearance?
To keep your skin looking healthy and radiant, it is not enough just to use the right cosmetics. A balanced diet is also important. Certain nutrients can make a significant difference to the...
Turmeric as a natural skin health booster
Turmeric is a plant with numerous health-promoting properties, particularly beneficial for the skin. The main raw material used in both cooking and cosmetics is its rhizome, rich in curcuminoids and...
New way for scientists to detect skin cancer
In their search for ways to detect cancer, scientists have this time set their sights on terahertz waves. They are not only supposed to help find skin cancer, but also to determine its extent...
Does diet help alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis?
AD is a chronic skin condition that affects children more often than adults. It is characterised by, among other things, itching and dry skin. The causes of AD are not fully understood, but it is...
Comprehensive action and consistency. What should you know about moisturising your skin in spring?
Moisturising is definitely a springtime priority in the beauty world. Our skin, whatever its type and individual predisposition, feels the consequences of winter dryness most acutely now. Experts...
Three skin diseases that can be a symptom of psychological problems
Dermatological diseases are not only symptoms visible on the body. According to researchers, some skin conditions are also a reflection of the patient's mental state.
Scientists have discovered a link between the skin microbiome and the ageing process
The composition of the microbiome - the collection of micro-organisms that inhabit our skin, which represents most of the genes present in the human body - may be one of the factors influencing the...
Measles - a serious disease, how to treat it?
Measles is a troublesome disease that is specific to childhood and often causes dangerous complications
Eczema and constipation - could there be a link between them?
The link between eczema behind constipation has long been under the scrutiny of scientists. Further studies are shedding new light on this correlation.
New type of immunotherapy may help fight malignant melanoma
Nearly half of patients have an unfavourable prognosis against melanoma with standard treatments. Developing immunotherapies using immune cells that react with chondroitin sulphate proteoglycan 4...
New AD drug in cream - an alternative to steroids
Brepocytinib is a new AD drug in cream form. It is currently in clinical trials in the USA, the first results of which look promising. We look to the future with hope, waiting for a positive...
Shingles - symptoms, causes, treatment
A disease known and unknown at the same time - almost everyone has heard of it, but when it affects us, it turns out that we do not know much about it.
Pruritus and cancer
Itchy skin has very different causes - most of them are problems that, although bothersome, are not life-threatening. However, persistent itching can have a completely different cause and it is...
What are fibroids?
Fibromas are benign neoplastic lesions that are very common in the population. Although these lesions are benign and painless, they are an aesthetic defect for patients. Where do fibroids most...
Orbital dermoid cyst and how to remove it
Anorbital dermoid cyst is a type of benign tumour that arises from abnormal cell division. Is it dangerous?
Antibiotics in the treatment of acne - when are they used?
Acne is often not only an aesthetic problem - in those people whose skin lesions are very severe, even extensive scarring may occur, the lesions may also become infected. This is why the correct...
Pruritus, skin rash and COVID-19
The symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19 include respiratory problems, loss of taste and smell perception and weakness. However, as has already become clear, the disease can also cause a...
Skin lesions associated with HIV infection and AIDS
HIV infection and AIDS can manifest themselves in many different ways, some of which may affect the skin. What types of skin lesions can occur in HIV-infected people and what are their...
