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SKIN & HAIR NATURAL WELLNESS NEWS
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04/26/10 - Demodex mites in acne rosacea - The hair follicle mites Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis and their role in the pathogenesis of rosacea have been the subject of much debate in the past.
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06/01/09 - Vaccine Fights Melanoma - Experimental Vaccine Shrinks Tumors in People With Deadly Skin Cancer - By Charlene Laino Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD -- June 1, 2009 (Orlando) -- For the first time, a vaccine that trains the immune system to seek out and attack cancer cells has been shown to shrink tumors in people with melanoma. In a study of 185 melanoma patients, the experimental vaccine also extended the time that people remained free of cancer.
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05/28/09 - Study finds 1,000 species of bacteria on healthy humans -- By Karen Kaplan -- A report for the journal Science says the bacteria have evolved to exploit the attributes of the areas they colonize. Researchers also say the bacteria probably enable the body to function properly. Here's a finding that'll make your skin crawl: A healthy human epidermis is colonized by roughly 1,000 species of bacteria. Furthermore, the microorganisms have evolved to exploit the unique attributes of those body parts they call home, according to a study to be published Friday in the journal Science. Some thrive in the desert of the forearm. Others are happiest in the tropical rain forest of the armpit. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the National Institutes of Health, reflects a growing realization that bacteria have colonized us inside and out -- and that their presence is not only harmless but also probably essential to the proper functioning of the body.
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04/20/09 - Genetic 'master regulator' in skin formation identified - By: Allison Tsai
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