New research to improve psoriasis treatment monitoring
New research by Dr Paul Collins and colleagues in the Charles Clinic for dermatology at St. Vincent’s University Hospital could provide alternative, pain-free monitoring of patients undergoing treatment with methotrexate. Methotrexate is used frequently as a treatment for patients with severe psoriasis. As methotrexate can cause liver damage, patients have regular blood tests to check […]
‘Celtic knot’ polymer research for skin applications
UCD Charles Institute welcomes the arrival of Dr Wenxin Wang and his research group as they establish their research laboratory that will investigate how new synthetic materials can be used in the effort to treat diseases such as diabetic ulcers and Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). READ MORE
New nerve protein target to treat chronic itch
Chronic itch or pruritus is the most common symptom in dermatology yet less than 50% of patients will respond to treatment. Much like chronic pain, pruritus is detrimental to patient well-being. New research led by Professor Martin Steinhoff has identified a potential target to treat itch in patients who do not respond to anti-histamine drugs. […]
