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Chemical linked to cancer found in acne treatment creams including Proactiv

For its acne research, Valisure tested 66 benzoyl peroxide products, including creams, lotions, gels and washes available either over the counter from major retailers or via prescription

Chemical linked to cancer found in acne treatment creams including Proactiv
Updated On : 07 Mar 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

This wearable autonomous device spots changing size of tumours below skin

The non-invasive, battery-operated device is sensitive to one-hundredth of a millimetre (10 micrometers) and can beam results to a smartphone app wirelessly in real-time with the press of a button.

This wearable autonomous device spots changing size of tumours below skin
Updated On : 17 Sep 2022 | 5:33 PM IST

Coronavirus impact: Over-sanitising? Here's how to keep your skin hydrated

Your hands come into contact with multiple surfaces throughout the day. Touching your face frequently will only transfer the germs and impurities from your hands to your face

Coronavirus impact: Over-sanitising? Here's how to keep your skin hydrated
Updated On : 03 Apr 2020 | 1:42 PM IST

How personal care products trigger skin allergies, finds research

According to the study, published in the journal Science Immunology, skin allergy may be triggered by chemicals in consumer products due to the way they displace natural fat-like molecules -- called l

How personal care products trigger skin allergies, finds research
Updated On : 04 Jan 2020 | 11:59 PM IST

Skin helps regulate blood pressure: Study

The study shows that skin helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate with changes in amount of oxygen available in environment

Skin helps regulate blood pressure: Study
Updated On : 26 Oct 2017 | 8:41 PM IST