Fathia Fata Nkrumah: Na Ghanafo Mmaa Dee Yenfata Nkrumah? Nov 22, 2009
I think it is absurd to waste time and money on products that will eventually destroy your epidermis. I have also heard that some guys even encourage their dark-skinned women to lighten their skin. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stem Cells Can Be Used as Skin Grafts Nov 21, 2009
The treatment drives the human embryonic stem cells toward forming an epidermis, the outer layer of skin, the researchers report. The team says it was able to generate a population of cells that showed the characteristics of the epidermis ... "Growing human epidermis from [human embryonic stem cells] could have clinical relevance as an unlimited resource for temporary skin replacement in patients with large burns awaiting" grafts from their own newly grown cells. (CBS News)
First Reconstitution of an Epidermis from Human Embryonic Stem Cells Nov 21, 2009
The I-STEM team, directed by Marc Peschanski has just succeeded in recreating a whole epidermis from human embryonic stem cells ... For more than two decades, physicians have used cell culture techniques in order to obtain a sufficiently large area of skin to reconstruct the destroyed epidermis from a small sample harvested from the patients themselves ... Although this type of graft has been used with success, one of its limits is the time required (three weeks) to produce a sufficient amount... (Science Daily)
How to Get "Perfect" Skin Nov 17, 2009
" Marmur said the laser drills thousands of tiny microscopic pinholes into the skin in a pegboard pattern. These columns of sun damaged skin -- the deep collagen and elastic that dissolve with sun damage and are the filler and tightness of the skin, plus the epidermis which is the color and complexion of the skin -- get kicked out about three days after the laser treatment, making your skin feel sandy for a day or two. The normal surrounding skin, she said, heals the lasered microthermal zone,... (CBS News -- Early Show)
The Best Treatment for Severe Acne Nov 8, 2009
Benzoyl peroxide and Topical Tretinoin cause irritation in some patients because of their peeling effect on the epidermis. The following steps will help reduce the irritation in sensitive individuals. (Suite101.com)
Days Gone By: Sex in advertising and other things Nov 4, 2009
Most advocates get steamed up about unjustified exhibition of epidermis. Stripping a girl to announce a new cigarette. (India Times)
Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit Nov 4, 2009
The researchers concluded that, when compared with sticker-labeled fruit, laser etching provides a relatively tamper-free labeling method, while "the fruit quality remains high as the invasion of the epidermis does not incite decay, provide an avenue for food pathogens, and water loss is easily controlled. The technology will offer the grapefruit industry a safe alternative to adhesive sticker labeling without enhancing decay susceptibility.". . (EurekAlert!)
Healing Clays for Your Health & Bea... Nov 3, 2009
White clay also absorbs the waste products of organism cells, dead epidermis cells and excessive fat, enriching skin with rich mineral content. However, it eliminates only harmful microbes bacteria and toxins renewing the cells and strengthening immune system. (Suite101.com)
Golden radiance Oct 13, 2009
The atomised gold flakes are easily absorbed by the skin, entering the finest capillaries to transport collagen and other nutrients beneath the skin surface to moisturise skin layers beyond the epidermis. The Bio-essence range of products also include 24K Bio-Gold Anti-Dark Circles Essence, 24K Bio-Gold Age Reverse Clear Cream and 24K Bio-Gold Perfect Brilliance Serum. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New Study Resolves The Mysterious Origin Of Merkel Cells Oct 4, 2009
First described in 1875, Merkel cells are neuroendocrine cells that reside in the vertebrate epidermis, passing mechanical stimuli on to sensory neurons. In mice, they are mainly found in the paws and around the whiskers but, because they express proteins characteristic of both epithelial and neuronal cells, scientists have long debated whether Merkel cells develop from the epidermis or neural crest ... This revealed that Merkel cells originally emerge from the embryonic epidermis. (Science Daily)
Adult Acne Help Sep 30, 2009
They peel off the first few layers of the epidermis to reveal fresher skin underneath. These peels should be done in a dermatologist office and may require extensive healing time. (Suite101.com)
Dogs Get Skin Cancer Too Sep 19, 2009
Squamous cell carcinoma: This form of dog skin cancer, which occurs in the epidermis, is often caused by exposure to the sun. Scientists believe there may also be a connection between the papilloma virus and the development of squamous cell tumors in certain dogs. (CBS News)
Why We Blush: The Social Purpose of Showing Embarrassment Sep 12, 2009
But for mongrelized such as yours truly, a white epidermis often acts rather embarrassingly like an objective gauge of subjective discomfort. And there s not much you do about it, either: is involuntary and uncontrollable. (Scientific American)
Improving skin density Sep 3, 2009
It also boosts the production of collagen, ensuring that the dermis and epidermis are anchored together, and perfectly connected again. This is achieved by stimulating the skins production of a specific enzyme. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Glenn Beck Has Brass Gonads Aug 30, 2009
Why is Beck under their epidermis. Well, its principally because he asks questions. (Townhall.com)
Youthful complexion Aug 20, 2009
The Deep Action Day Care has a rich texture that melts into the skin, and is claimed to act on the epidermis for smoother skin and better resilience. The Deep Action Night Care is thick and dense, and said to nourish the skin and combat slackening while the Deep Action Oil Serum is touted to offer supreme anti-slackening results. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The iafrica.com debate Aug 19, 2009
It is adult society that colours the minds of children with useless rhetoric on why the amount of melanin contained in your epidermis determines your social worth and political standing. And your entitlement to luxury and riches, for that matter. (iAfrica.com)
Christopher Hitchens' Faith in Humanity Temporarily Restored by Japanese Festival Aug 5, 2009
Henry Louis Gates Jr. should have taken his stand on the Bill of Rights, not on his epidermis or that of the arresting officer. Christopher Hitchens | July 27, 2009. (Slate)
Structure of antibiotic ramoplanin reveals promising mechanism Aug 4, 2009
According to McCafferty, whose Duke group studies the chemistry of bacterial infections and resistance, Ramoplanin A2 is an experimental commercial version of an antibiotic first isolated from a soil bacterium in the 1980s and experimentally shown to work against problem pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus epidermis and Clostridium difficile. It arrives at a time when Vancomycin, the antibiotic physicians rely on when others prove ineffective, is... (EurekAlert!)
Fetuses, Brewskis, and Senate Haiku Aug 1, 2009
4) ": Henry Louis Gates Jr. should have taken his stand on the Bill of Rights, not on his epidermis or that of the arresting officer," by Christopher Hitchens. The Harvard professor didn't need to claim racial profiling to correctlyand loudlyprotest his arrest by Sgt. James Crowley. (Slate)
Gates case: What's race got to do with it? Jul 29, 2009
com: "Professor Gates and not on his epidermis or that of the arresting officer, and, if he didn't have the presence of mind to do so, that needn't inhibit the rest of us.". More broadly, they point to the election of a black president. (Christian Science Monitor)
A Man's Home Is His Constitutional Castle Jul 28, 2009
Professor Gates should have taken his stand on the Bill of Rights and not on his epidermis or that of the arresting officer, and, if he didn't have the presence of mind to do so, that needn't inhibit the rest of us ... Henry Louis Gates Jr. should have taken his stand on the Bill of Rights, not on his epidermis or that of the arresting officer. (Slate)
How to Clip Your Dog's Toenails Jul 26, 2009
The nail itself is epidermis and contains no nerves or blood vessels. To cut the toenail a pair of nail trimmers specifically designed for dogs should be used. (Suite101.com)
A special glow Jul 11, 2009
The product aims to significantly improve epidermis structure, help thicken skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Liu enthuses that the Nutox range of products are lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vitiligo Treatment: Frequently Aske... Jul 9, 2009
The epidermal layer from normal pigmented skin on the body is taken with a suction pump (other methods are also used), the vitiligo patch skin surface is abraded, and the epidermis grafted with a compressive dressing for a few days. Melanocyte Culture and Grafting to Treat Vitiligo. (Suite101.com)
A Needle-Free Alternative to Botox Jul 2, 2009
Dr. Schoenfeld says, "These don't even reach the muscle. If they even reach below the epidermis to the dermis layer of the skin, I'd be surprised.". Dr. Schoenfeld also reviewed 'before' and 'after' pictures of recipients of the facial. (W-USA News, DC)
Dinosaur mummy yields its secrets Jul 1, 2009
A study of the cell structures show that, like modern-day crocodiles and birds, the skin was made up of two layers: a surface epidermis against a deeper dermis layer made up of dense connective tissue. Although that finding is what might have been expected based on the presumed lineage of the modern animals, Dr Manning said it is "clean science". (BBC News -- Science)
* Scientists unveil vaccination patch Jun 25, 2009
Explaining how the DNA vaccine works, Wu said that the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, helps block the -entry of substances coming from the outside. The patch first removes the stratum corneum with hydroxy acids so that the DNA vaccine can enter the body through the skin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New Skin Cancer Patch: Possible Alternative To Surgery Jun 19, 2009
Every year, approximately one million Americans are newly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that forms in the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. The cancer is not deadly in most cases, but it still must be treated to prevent spreading. (Science Daily)
Today on television Jun 3, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
1,000 bacteria may call your body home May 30, 2009
Here's a finding that'll make your skin crawl: A healthy human epidermis is colonized by roughly 1,000 species of bacteria. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Armpits Are "Rain Forests" for Bacteria, Skin Map Shows May 29, 2009
And like the "friendly" bugs in the human , these native bacteria of the epidermis promote skin health and could even help scientists find new ways to treat skin diseases. (Related: ). (National Geographic)
DANGEROUS BIKE RIDERS RUN WILD WITH IMPUNITY IN NYC May 24, 2009
One Saturday afternoon in the fall of 2007, I lay picking pebbles and asphalt from my epidermis on the jogging path in front of the U.S.S. Intrepid. The top layer of skin on my entire right side, from wrist to foot, looked like it'd been removed by a sushi chef. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' May 23, 2009
" In Britain, experts say that the Government missed its target of cutting the under-18 pregnancy rate by 15 per cent from its 1998 level in spite of the 150 million campaign to reduce pregnancies among young girls. It was also likely to miss its target of halving teenage pregnancies by 2010, probably achieving a reduction of about 17 per cent. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1535684/Success-of-abstinence-in-cutting-teen-pregnancies-is-a-myth.html External Links More on Advertisement... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night May 23, 2009
I know that real beauty lies well below the epidermis and will shine through long.. Telegraph investigation lifts the lid on MPs' expense claims. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
The Many Looks of the Terminator: Part Two May 19, 2009
That gave us the chance to actually see how Terminators grow their epidermis, however: Played by Owain Yeoman in the pilot, after this T-888 obtained some new skin it was played by Garret Dillahunt. - FOXCromartie 2. (IGN FilmForce)
Masked in fruits May 13, 2009
Unlike other "whitening'' agents like ascorbic acids, pomegranate reduces the number of DOPA-positive melanocytes in the epidermis of UV-irradiated skin. It also has the ability to improve hydration levels, making it an ideal active ingredient for a perfect facial treatment. Passion fruit, the other active ingredient, contains nutrients like vitamins A and C. The fruit has the ability to repair tissues and prevent various skin dysfunctions. High in fruit AHA, it is a good exfoliating agent for... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Treating Wrinkles with Cutting-Edge Technology--Without Going Under the Knife May 9, 2009
In an attempt to spare the skin, Daniel Yarosh, a photobiologist and senior vice president of research and development at Est;e Lauder Companies in Melville, N.Y, says his company and others are now including antioxidants in some topical creams to disable free-radical attacks on the epidermis (outermost skin layer) ... "You want a nice barrier to protect the living layers of the dermis [the layer beneath the epidermis] to protect the skin from dehydrating and [from] external threats such as and... (Scientific American)
Battling bugs - USDA laboratory studies integrated pest control May 5, 2009
Later, the offspring will hatch from the sawfly s guts, bursting through the host s epidermis like the children of some alien invader in a science fiction movie. It s all part of the USDA s plan to combat plant and insect pests with natural enemies, while using smarter farming practices to reduce infestation risks. (Missoulian, MT)
Fish pedis done Apr 28, 2009
The unique idea, popularized in Southeast Asia, is that the fish will nibble on dead skin, leaving behind a fresh and new epidermis. The technique is touted for its health benefits in other countries. (AZCentral -- Style)
New Risk Variant For Atopic Dermatitis Identified Apr 15, 2009
Furthermore, the scientists show that other previously unknown variants in genes related to the outermost skin layer (epidermis) increase the risk for the disease. The researchers hope that their findings will contribute to improved treatment for atopic dermatitis sufferers. (Science Daily)
Biologists Discover A Protein Link To Wound Healing Apr 2, 2009
Hedrick s team had knocked out the gene in the epidermis necessary for the production of caspase 8 ... Jamora said he initially suspected that the reason for the unusually thick-skinned mutant mouse was that the lack of caspase 8 in the epidermis was somehow interfering with the death program of the skin cells, leading to an accumulation of skin cells that should have otherwise died ... Because caspase 8 resides in cells at the surface of the epidermis, this presented a conundrum for Jamora who... (Science Daily)
Time (and PPAR-beta/delta) Heals All Wounds Mar 30, 2009
Skin has two main layers: the underlying dermis, made up of fibroblasts and other cells, and the outer epidermis, containing epithelial keratinocytes ... Similarly, PPAR / knockout mice expressed less sIL-1ra after wounding and produced more growth factors that stimulate the epidermis. (Science Daily)
Epigenetic Mark Guides Stem Cells Toward Their Destiny Mar 26, 2009
The bottom 90 percent is known as the dermis; the outer 10 percent is the epidermis. The epidermis is composed of an inner layer (known as the basal layer) of dividing cells that gives rise to about 10 differentiated layers, the outermost of which is our body surface ... Clues as to how epidermal stem cells restrict their fate began to emerge when Ezhkova profiled the molecular makeup of the basal layer of the epidermis and compared it to the differentiating layers. (Science Daily)
Generics not as good for thyroid drugs Mar 20, 2009
A defect in the anchors that hold together the outer layer (epidermis) and the middle layer of the skin (dermis) allows the two layers to move independently. That movement creates friction from rubbing and subsequent blister formation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Stretch Marks Getting Under Your Skin? Mar 4, 2009
See if you know some bits of information about your epidermis. (CBS) Roughly 80 percent of Americans have stretch marks. (CBS News -- Early Show)
What causes albinism? Feb 19, 2009
In albinism, the melanocytes are present, but genetic mutations interfere with their pigment production or their ability to distribute it to keratinocytes, the major cell type comprising the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin. There are currently five known genetic types of albinism, the most common being (OCA1) and (OCA2). (Scientific American)
A fine polish Feb 12, 2009
According to international trainer Dorothe Dennel, although the idea of dermabrasion and removing the upper layers of the epidermis may sound abrasive to the skin, the treatment is really quite gentle on the face. "The aluminium oxide micro-crystals are sprayed onto the skin by the stylus and instantly picked up again by its unique Turbo-Flow' system to provide a precise, even and effective mechanical peeling. This way, the machine manages to penetrate deeper than your usual exfoliation... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
