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Scientists solve the puzzle of the skin barrier

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 02, 2012

Scientists in Sweden have figured out the structure of the stratum corneum -- the skin's outermost layer -- and determined how it functions, paving the way for a better understanding of skin diseases and opening possibilities for delivering more medications transdermally. The findings represent a breakthrough for dermatology, said Dr. Lars Norlén of the Karolinska Institute's Dermatology and Venerology Unit. The research is published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Modern Medicine (05/02)


Dermatologists demonstrate nonsurgical brow lift on Kathie Lee

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 09, 2012

CDC tanning survey reveals "an epidemic in the making"

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 16, 2012

Beware cheap laser hair removal, doctors warn

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 09, 2012

Topical botulinum toxin type A moves through Phase II trials

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 02, 2012

Counseling on sun exposure helps young people, USPSTF says

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 09, 2012

ASDS president talks about sun fashion

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Lipo may reduce skin cancer risk, mouse study suggests

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Women have higher melanoma survival rates than men

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 02, 2012

Thick sunscreen may suppress vitamin D production

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 02, 2012


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Give back to your community: Volunteer for Choose Skin Health

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Get hands-on training with soft-tissue fillers and neurotoxions

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

ASDS Annual Meeting Abstract deadline extended until Monday

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 16, 2012

Focus on patient safety in annual video contest to win $5,000

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 16, 2012

ASDS Annual Meeting: Abstracts due May 15

ASDS Skin Source SmartBrief | May 09, 2012




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