by S. Kapur, M.A. Houdi, K. Nguyen, K.S. Sidhu, M. Bazzi, C. Burkhart | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Hyperhidrosis is a chronic somatic condition characterized by eccrine sweat gland hyperactivity that may present as focal or generalized as a primary or secondary disorder. Pharmacologic management often involves anticholinergic agents, and many patients also receive...
by S. Steiner, E. Horst, C.N. Johnson, E. Sprecher, L. Samuelov, E. O'Toole, G. Mehta, R. Iglesias Bartolome, P.A. Coulombe | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
The palmoplantar epidermis is distinct from other body sites, reflecting the mechanical strain it bears during locomotion. Pathogenic variants in over 50 genes are causative for palmoplantar epidermal differentiation disorders (pEDDs). One such disorder is KRT9-pEDD,...
by K. Fukuda, Y. Furuichi, R. Ozawa, T. Matsui, M. Amagai | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
The stratum corneum (SC), composed of dead keratinocytes (corneocytes), is vital for skin barrier function. We generated hairless mice expressing the ratiometric pH probe Venus–mCherry in the uppermost stratum granulosum cells (SG1 cells) and corneocytes (VmC mice),...
by E. Cohen, Y. Xu, S. Ghodke, A. Orosco, D. Wang, C.N. Johnson, M.K. Sarkar, J.E. Gudjonsson, L. Marchal, A. Hovnanian, C. Parent, P.A. Coulombe | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
The stress-induced keratin intermediate filament gene, KRT16, and K16 protein are spatially restricted to the suprabasal layers of the epidermis and widely used as biomarkers in psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and other inflammatory disorders....
by E. Engels, J. Ryan Wolf, F. Tausk, M. Puelle | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Psychodermatology utilizes both dermatology and psychiatry to provide treatment to patients that addresses interactions between the skin and the brain. This study sought to identify differences between psychodermatology(PD) and general dermatology(GD) patient...
by G. Ugwueke, N. Elbuluk | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation (ADMH) are pigmentary disorders that commonly affect skin of color individuals and may be associated with psychiatric burden. A retrospective chart review was conducted in...
by Y. Kwon, G. Kim, J. Yoon, M. Kwon, H. Lee, D. Kim, J. Lee, D. Thiboutot, D. Suh, B. Park | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as an OTC acne treatment by investigating its mechanism of action and safety. High-purity CBD (>99%) was produced from hemp grown in a smart farm through extraction, decarboxylation, and...
by K. McGuire, T. Rowe, N. Kaplan, A. McCormick, L. Broadwater, A. Paller | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Introduction: Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), pachyonychia congenita (PC), and epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) are keratinopathies driven by dominant mutations in structural keratin genes, leading to keratin intermediate filament (KIF) instability and mechanical...
by N. Chalupczak, D. Reich, S. Lipner | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Nail-focused body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including onychophagia and onychotillomania, have been associated with psychiatric comorbidities but the nature and prevalence of these associations are poorly characterized. We conducted a systematic review and...
by J. Xu, A. Omar, A. Alavi | Aug 1, 2026 | Berries, Cosmetics, Ingredients
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting 3% of the global population, is associated with high psychiatric comorbidity. Psychological interventions may improve both mental health and dermatologic outcomes. We evaluated their effectiveness on...
