Skin pigmentation

New American Academy of Dermatology Survey Finds One-Third of Americans Fail Basic Quiz on Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning, Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning, Sun tanning, Electromagnetic radiation, Ultraviolet radiation, Electrodynamics, Radiation, Skin pigmentation, Ozone depletion, Ultraviolet index, Sunscreen, Skin cancer, Ultraviolet, Indoor tanning

b'ROSEMONT, Ill., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of skin cancer and sun protection \xe2\x80\x94 like seeking shade \xe2\x80\x94 that can help reduce their risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S.

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  • b'ROSEMONT, Ill., April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the American Academy of Dermatology found that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of skin cancer and sun protection \xe2\x80\x94 like seeking shade \xe2\x80\x94 that can help reduce their risk of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the U.S.
  • For more effective sun protection, select clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label.\nApply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all skin not covered by clothing.
  • Remember to reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.\n\xe2\x80\x9cSince unprotected UV exposure is the most significant risk factor for skin cancer, it\xe2\x80\x99s critical to protect yourself from UV light, both from the sun and indoor tanning devices,\xe2\x80\x9d says Dr. Tomecki.
  • Individuals who have been affected by skin cancer can also share their personal stories on SpotSkinCancer.org to provide support and inspiration for others fighting skin cancer and share the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection.\nIf you notice new or suspicious spots on your skin or any spots that are changing, itching or bleeding, make an appointment to see a board-certified dermatologist.\nTo find a board-certified dermatologist in your area, visit aad.org/findaderm .\n'

Materials coloured like a peacock

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Skin pigmentation, Hair color, Melanin, Structural coloration, Peafowl, Feather, Color, Materials science, Branches of biology, Materials, Consciousness

Chemist Michinari Kohri of Chiba University in Japan reviewed the latest research on these 'melanin-mimetic materials' and their potential applications for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

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  • Chemist Michinari Kohri of Chiba University in Japan reviewed the latest research on these 'melanin-mimetic materials' and their potential applications for the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
  • Scientists are developing materials inspired by the structural colours in a peacock's feathers.
  • (Credit: Takashi Tsujino)
    Melanin and melanin-like compounds absorb some of the light that is scattered from the microstructures within materials.
  • Scientists are looking for ways to mimic these so-called 'structural colour' changes of living organisms in synthetic materials.

Ancient Gene Variant Influences Coat Color in Modern Dogs

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Genetics, Health, Veterinary, Branches of biology, Biology, COLORS, Dog anatomy, Animal hair, Hair color, Melanocortin 1 receptor, Skin pigmentation, Equine coat color, Dog coat, Melanistic mask, Melanism, the ancient MC1R mutation study:, Wisdom Health Genetics, Kinship, Mars Petcare

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In the study, researchers characterize the impact of an ancient gene variant on coat colors in modern dog breeds.
  • The study leveraged citizen sciencecomparing the dogs coat color variant genotypes with owner-provided photos of the dogs coats.
  • About the ancient MC1R mutation study:
    Signaling at the Melanocortin 1 Receptor gene, known as MC1R, determines a dogs coat color.
  • Variation in the MC1R gene is associated with several coat color phenotypes, or appearancesnamely the melanistic mask, grizzle/domino, and recessive red color in dogs.

Derm Institute's Newest Product Erases Age Spots (Users Can Rid Their Skin Of Ugly Dark Blemishes With New CB Spot Treatment)

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Liver spot, Skin pigmentation, Skin care

Derm Institute, producer of an award-winning skincare line that blends DNA and stem cell technology with traditional therapeutic herbs, has introduced a new product, CellularBrightening Spot Treatment (a.k.a., CB Spot Treatment), that eraces age spots.

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  • Derm Institute, producer of an award-winning skincare line that blends DNA and stem cell technology with traditional therapeutic herbs, has introduced a new product, CellularBrightening Spot Treatment (a.k.a., CB Spot Treatment), that eraces age spots.
  • "Getting rid of age spots can be one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of caring for our skin and achieving a more youthful appearance," says Hsu.
  • "Our formulation does not harm or irritate the skin like some other products on the market," she said.
  • He used powerful herbal antioxidants to create a therapeutic ointment to reverse the damage and restore his skin back to its original health.

Into the Light of Day: Exposing the Myths of "Safe" Indoor Tanning

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
RTT, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Carcinogens, Sun tanning, Indoor tanning, Skin pigmentation, Ultraviolet radiation, Melanoma, Tanning, Light therapy, Skin cancer

"A tanning routine," advises Bashian, "has the opposite effect of what is desired: Indoor tanning accelerates our skin's aging, making us look older.

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  • "A tanning routine," advises Bashian, "has the opposite effect of what is desired: Indoor tanning accelerates our skin's aging, making us look older.
  • Indoor tanning also makes us less healthy, increasing our risk of skin cancer, including its deadliest form, melanoma."
  • Just one indoor tanning session can increase cancer risk by almost seventy percent, the American Academy of Dermatology reports.
  • Myth 4: Indoor tanning is like phototherapy at the dermatologist's: "Skin specialists use light therapies to treat different conditions," Bashian states.

Melanin Seeker Unveils Educational Flash Cards With Global Black Facts

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fictional characters, Computing, Digital technology, Hair color, Melanin, Skin pigmentation, Adobe Flash, Flash

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Melanin Seeker, the one-stop source for children, teenagers and adults to educate themselves on all things Black, has unveiled educational flash cards as a supplemental tool to their daily social media and website "Black Facts" questions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Melanin Seeker, the one-stop source for children, teenagers and adults to educate themselves on all things Black, has unveiled educational flash cards as a supplemental tool to their daily social media and website "Black Facts" questions.
  • The flash cards are aimed at providing knowledge about the global presence and contributions of Black people throughout history.
  • Melanin Seeker is a comprehensive online environment that promotes competitiveness in learning and interesting information about the African Diaspora.
  • Each set of Melanin Seeker flash cards are comprised of 30 cards.

FDA approves first treatment to increase pain-free light exposure in patients with a rare disorder

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Branches of biology, Organ systems, Porphyrias, Hair color, Skin pigmentation, Rare diseases, RTT, Erythropoietic protoporphyria, Ferrochelatase, Melanocortin 1 receptor, Heme, Afamelanotide

"For patients who are suffering from erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare disorder, exposure to light may be extremely painful.

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  • "For patients who are suffering from erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare disorder, exposure to light may be extremely painful.
  • Erythropoietic protoporphyria is a rare disorder caused by mutations leading to impaired activity of ferrochelatase, an enzyme involved in heme production.
  • Light reaching the skin can react with PPIX causing intense skin pain and skin changes, such as redness and thickening.
  • Scenesse (afamelanotide), a melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1-R) agonist, increases the production of eumelanin in the skin independent of exposure to sunlight or artificial light sources.

PPT Uses Melanin as a Paradigm for Developing Blue Light Filtration in Multiple Industries

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Skin pigmentation, Optical filter, Sunglasses, Filter, Melanin, Lens, Culture, Aesthetics, Human body

Melanin, the body's own sunscreen, does filter more strongly the higher energy visible wavelengths.

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  • Melanin, the body's own sunscreen, does filter more strongly the higher energy visible wavelengths.
  • Throughout the 1990's, PPT developed ground-breaking patents and technologies for incorporating organic melanin into the optical plastics used in today's sunglass lenses.
  • PPT has multiple patents and technologies inspired by melanin's light filtration properties.
  • PPT has also developed thin films with melanin to filter the blue light emitted from electronic devices.

PPT Receives Patent for Award-Winning Skin Care Product with Melanin

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Skin, Electromagnetic radiation, Skin pigmentation, Organ systems, Photochemistry, Sun tanning, Hair color, Melanin, Photoprotection, Ultraviolet radiation, Ultraviolet, Smoker's melanosis

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Photoprotective Technologies (PPT) has just received US patent 10/357,124 for its HEV Melanin used in skin care products.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Photoprotective Technologies (PPT) has just received US patent 10/357,124 for its HEV Melanin used in skin care products.
  • The award-winning product addresses the growing need to protect the skin from blue light as well as UV.
  • It's widely known that people with more melanin have less wrinkles and less damage to their skin.
  • PPT has modified its melanin to take this idea a step further by formulating a melanin that filters even more of the blue light and transmits still more of the red light.

AVYA Skincare Takes Inclusivity To New Heights With Travel Set

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Hair color, Melanin, Skin pigmentation, Innovation, Articles, Organ systems, Aesthetics

The new AVYA Travel Set goes beyond product innovation to meet the needs of today's melanin-minded consumer.

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  • The new AVYA Travel Set goes beyond product innovation to meet the needs of today's melanin-minded consumer.
  • Infused with turmeric, neem, and peony, the AVYA Travel Set helps optimize the melanin pathway on-the-go.
  • "The AVYA Travel Set was created to make traveling feel elevated without compromising the efficacy of skincare for women allover the world.
  • The AVYA Travel Set is sure to resonate with today's global woman and aims to empower the multicultural consumer no matter where the journey takes her next.