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Six students who managed dermatologic conditions while excelling academically just received up to $10,000 each for college. Since 2013, the Aspire Higher program has awarded 87 scholarships totaling over $1 million to students who refused to let skin conditions derail their dreams.
Researchers developed a dissolving microneedle patch that delivers three acne medications simultaneously, showing better results than traditional creams in early tests. While it's only been tested on mice so far, dermatologists are excited about its potential to help the millions struggling with stubborn breakouts.
A four-time skin cancer survivor teams up with a dermatologist to share simple sun protection habits that could prevent skin damage before it starts. Their message: it's never too late to start protecting yourself.
A new AI-powered robot is helping dermatologists catch deadly melanoma faster as patient waitlists stretch for months. SquareMind just raised $18 million to bring their full-body skin scanning platform to doctors across the U.S. and Europe.
A new once-daily pill just won FDA approval after helping 7 out of 10 people with moderate to severe psoriasis achieve clear or nearly clear skin in clinical trials. The treatment offers hope to more than 8 million Americans living with the painful skin condition.
A new drug for cutaneous sarcoidosis exceeded all expectations in a clinical trial, improving patients' severe skin lesions far beyond what researchers hoped for. The breakthrough offers hope to thousands living with a rare disease that has few treatment options.
Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is speaking openly about his 20-year battle with seborrheic dermatitis to help others seek treatment. The golfer wants to break down the stigma that keeps many people, especially men, from seeing a dermatologist.
A new therapeutic vaccine targeting acne-causing bacteria has entered clinical trials in China, offering hope for millions who struggle with treatment-resistant breakouts. The protein-based shot marks a global shift toward immune-based solutions for the world's eighth most common skin condition.
After nearly three decades with only two FDA-approved options that largely excluded women, three new hair loss drugs designed specifically for both men and women are heading toward approval. The first could reach pharmacies by late 2027.
Scientists created a heat-activated patch that killed 97% of melanoma lesions in mice without damaging healthy skin. The experimental treatment could one day replace invasive surgery for early-stage skin cancer.
A Korean beauty tech company has transformed skincare shopping with AI diagnostics that scan your skin in stores. Over one million people have now used the system to get personalized product recommendations based on real data.
The Egyptian Red Crescent just delivered comprehensive health services to seniors at a care home in Giza, offering free checkups, medications, and hygiene supplies. The outreach came after government inspections aimed at improving quality of life for Egypt's elderly population.
When a West Texas cowboy couldn't afford cancer treatment, his dermatologist performed multiple surgeries in his office to keep costs down. Now cancer-free, Sammy Wilson is urging others not to wait on suspicious spots.
Reality TV dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee survived a stroke last fall and bounced back to filming within months. Her recovery story offers hope for stroke survivors everywhere.
Khartoum has brought 41 hospitals and 243 health centers back online, giving millions access to healthcare again. Seven specialized hospitals are next in line for restoration.
After a lifetime of doctors studying her rare skin condition and offering harmful "fixes," Australian writer Carly Findlay discovered that loving her body was more powerful than changing it. Her journey through childhood medical trauma and a recent cancer diagnosis taught her that acceptance is her greatest achievement.
The UAE just became the first country to approve an oral medication for vitiligo, a skin condition affecting millions worldwide. This breakthrough gives new hope to patients who've struggled with limited treatment options.
A new oral medication developed specifically for hair loss has shown remarkable results in clinical trials, with up to 86% of participants reporting improvement. The drug could become the first FDA-approved treatment without cardiovascular side effects.
One hundred people with albinism received free skin cancer screenings at a hospital in Angola's Cuanza-Sul province, part of a major health initiative timed with World Albinism Awareness Day. The program addressed a critical need for a community facing high skin cancer risks.
Hundreds of young researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz are making the discoveries that lead to tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. Their recent celebration shows how passion and mentorship are fueling the next generation of health science leaders.
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