Tag: Skin

Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome: Study

New York: Researchers have found that a common acne medication has the potential to alter the microbiome of the skin, raising the possibility of developing microbiome-based acne treatments. Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A, has been prescribed to treat acne for decades. It reduces oil production in the skin, which helps prevent acne from forming. […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Tips to protect your skin from air pollution

New Delhi: The skin has defensive mechanisms that help fight free radicals that exist in polluted air by secreting fats and oils called lipids that act as a barrier against these pollutants. To strengthen this mechanism there are certain tips that one should follow to ward off skin diseases, say experts. Mohit Narang who is AVON […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
This sensor 'skin' can help robots perform everyday tasks

New York: Researchers have developed a flexible sensor “skin” that can be wrapped around a finger or any other part of a robot or prosthetic device to help convey a sense of touch, enabling them to perform everything from surgical and industrial procedures to cleaning a kitchen. The bio-inspired robot sensor skin mimics the way […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Health tips: Natural ingredients can protect baby's skin in summer

Being a parent, you might always be anxious and concerned about your little one, and being a new parent comes with a different set of worries, especially during seasonal changes. You are often worried about the skin changes that your baby might face, and more so during summer. The increase in temperature can lead to […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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