A study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and Psoriasis.    Prof Wendy Hall, Department of … read more

A study published in Nature Metabolism looks at food-seeking behaviour and skin ultraviolet exposure.   Dr Duane Mellor, Registered Dietitian … read more

A study published in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences suggests mixing chemical sunscreen mixtures with zinc oxide may limit protection against … read more

A study, published in JAMA, reports on the absorption of chemicals found in sunscreen into the users blood.    Dr Jérôme … read more

In a TV interview Prince Andrew claimed that he is unable to sweat due to past trauma whilst in the … read more

A new study, published in the BMJ, investigates whether adults with atopic eczema are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and whether the risk varies by atopic eczema severity and condition activity over time. read more

Research published in BioEssays claimed the synthesis of the pigment pheomelanin, which gives red hair its color, is carcinogenic. This stands apart from the widely held hypothesis that it is poor protection from UV light which puts people with pale skin and red hair at greater risk of cancer. read more

The popularity of Laser and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) cosmetic treatments has soared over the last decade, and until recently the use of lasers and IPLs was regulated under the Private and Voluntary Healthcare Act that required any such user to register with the Care Quality Commission. Following Government deregulation in non-surgical situations, experts from The Society for Radiological Protection came to the SMC to express their concerns ahead of the Major World Meeting on Radiation Protection in Glasgow. read more

A study published in the journal PLoS ONE suggested a link between intake of fruit and vegetables and the ‘redness and yellowness’ of skin. read more

This paper presented new evidence that the link between UV light exposure and skin cancer may also be linked to the timing of the exposure. read more

New research looked at the effect of UVA light and sunbeds on the risk of skin cancer. read more

Research from Norway looked at the link between severe adolescent acne and mental health problems including depression. read more

Sunbeds and other tanning devices are widely perceived to have serious health issues, but are considered worth the risk by many. A major report into the health effects of these devices was commissioned by the four UK health departments. The work was carried out by independent experts at the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE). At this briefing, the Chairman of the committee, and colleagues, announced their findings and recommendations to government. read more

Swine flu has continued to spread around the world, with the first cases being confirmed in the UK (in Scotland). The WHO has raised the global pandemic threat level from 3 to 4 (out of a possible 6) although experts continue to urge caution over the scale of the threat. read more

Researchers at the University of Manchester have carries out the first randomised controlled trial of an over-the-counter cosmetic product, Boots No. 7 ‘Protect and Perfect’ anti-ageing skin cream. Members of the research team came to the SMC to brief journalists on their findings. read more

The first scientific study on a cosmetic product, Boots No 7 ‘Protect and Perfect’ cream, has been carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester. They found that the cream did give some moderate improvement in a small sample of people between the ages of 45 and 80. read more

Scientists have developed a drug which reduces scarring following surgery. The compound, avotermin, helps elements of the skin such as collagen knit together more effectively when injected under the skin, though it remains in the research stage. read more

Researchers in the US found that the application of moisturiser to mice following sun exposure led to a higher incidence of skin cancer tumour formation. A number of ingredients in the moisturisers were identified as possible causes of the higher rate of tumour formation, but the authors indicated that similar findings have not been established in humans. read more

The market for so called ‘cosmaceuticals’ – cosmetics sold on the basis of their supposed scientific credentials – has increased rapidly in recent times. But there are questions over their effectiveness and the physiological effects of their active ingredients. Some of the UK’s leading skin scientists came to the Science Media Centre to discuss some of the more pressing issues in skin care research. read more