A few months ago, I got hit with what my dermatologist called a “pretty severe” allergic reaction: The lower half of my face was hot to the touch and as red as a stop sign. And if that wasn’t enough, ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Dreaded vaccinations one day could be as simple as sticking on a Band-Aid – ouchless and do-it-yourself. Early tests of skin-patch vaccines are beginning in hundreds of volunteers, ...

A rapid and reliable skin-patch test can now detect the COVID-19 virus, and potentially other infectious agents in under three minutes, without the need to draw blood. This convenience overcomes a ...

The excitement of trying a new skincare product can quickly turn into disappointment when redness, itching, or irritation appears hours later. Whether it’s a promising eye cream, revolutionary serum, ...

Lane Dermatology is offering patch testing to identify substances that may be causing a skin rash or contact dermatitis. The patch testing procedure is simple and painless, a news release said. The ...

Skin allergies are common and often frustrating to diagnose. But new technology could soon help change that. Dr. Alison Bruce, a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic, is helping to develop an artificial ...

Bandage-like microneedle skin patch enables painless, rapid immune monitoring without blood draws or biopsies.

The microneedle patch about the size of a quarter samples key cells often missed in routine blood samples and biopsies.

Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have ...