EMA Changes Azithromycin Use to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended several changes to the way the antibiotic azithromycin is used in the EU, including the removal of certain indications.  The recommendations aim to optimize the use of the antibiotic and minimize the development of antimicrobial resistance, CHMP said. CHMP’s review and re-evaluation of … Read more

New Rosacea Treatment Algorithms: What’s Changed?

Are you tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to skincare? Recent advancements in the treatment of rosacea are revolutionizing how this condition is managed, emphasizing a personalized approach based on individual symptoms. Learn how new treatment algorithms are helping physicians provide more targeted and effective care for rosacea sufferers,offering hope for improved outcomes and quality of … Read more

Updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms Available

Reflecting the growing understanding of rosacea as a continuum of systemic inflammation, new National Rosacea Society (NRS) Treatment Algorithms suggest therapies based not on the rosacea subtype but on the individual patients’ clinical signs and symptoms. The algorithms were published on the NRS website’s physician section on March 25. New Diagnostic Approach The algorithms change … Read more

How your skin’s microbes shape immunity, inflammation, and chronic skin disease

From babyhood to adulthood, the bacteria and fungi on your skin help train your immune system—but when that balance tips, chronic inflammation can follow. This new review reveals how and why. Study: Conversation between skin microbiota and the host: from early life to adulthood. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock In a recent review published in … Read more

Woman Who Lost 130lb: Seven Unexpected Changes of Weight Loss

On a family trip in 2022, Emma Roma Jayne stayed in the car as everyone else went to the beach. The thought of being in shorts in public, and having the body she was so insecure about on display, made her feel viscerally uncomfortable. Roma Jayne, a TikTok creator and influencer partnership manager based in … Read more

Adult acne: Dermat explains what causes breakouts in 20s and 30s, shares tips for skincare routine and lifestyle changes | Health

Acne is one of the most dreaded skin problems that make even the most level-headed folks take rash decisions (like popping it and worsening it). Acne is generally associated with teenage years, but it is not solely a teenage struggle. Finishing your teenage years doesn’t mean by default you breakup with acne. You may feel … Read more

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

From plate to pores: How the Mediterranean diet’s transformative power fights stubborn skin disorders—discover the science-backed strategies behind clearer skin and better health. Review: Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet. Image Credit: luigi giordano / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Current Nutrition Reports, researchers discussed how following … Read more

Dermocosmetics as Adjunctive Therapy Reduces Sensitivity and Improves Quality of Life in Acne

Dermocosmetics alongside traditional acne treatments improved skin tolerance and reduced acne severity in patients, particularly those using retinoids, leading to enhanced quality of life. | Image Credit: frank29052515 – stock.adobe.com This article originally appeared on Dermatology Times®. Patients with acne experienced enhanced tolerability and sensitivity when using dermocosmetics as adjunctive therapy for holistic acne management, … Read more

Traditional Chinese medicine remedies for colds, coughs, flu, sleep, fatigue and more

This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the sixth instalment. In Hong Kong, as in so many Chinese and Asian cities, shops selling traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies are easy to find. Their shelves and drawers are filled with hundreds of different … Read more