Melanin and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and the most exposed to the environment, being the first protective barrier against external factors. In the previous article we talked about how the microbiota was able to form "a protective
Epigenetics: beyond our genes
If the genetic information contained in the DNA is faithfully transmitted from one cell to another at each division, how do you explain the differences between twins? Have you ever wondered why a neuron looks nothing like a skin cell
Why do I have atopic dermatits?
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis has increased over the past 30 years, to the extent that it is now one of the most common skin diseases worldwide, affecting approximately one fifth of the population in developed countries1. This post will
The Brain- Skin communication: the role of stress in cutaneous diseases.
As we discussed in our previous post, the similarity in response processes and the communication between the brain and the skin explains how psychological stress can trigger or worsen the development of dermatological disorders. Some of the conditions that are
Communication brain-skin: stress mediators
We are sure that, based on our previous posts, you already know that the skin is not a mere wrapping of the body, in charge only of isolating the internal organs from the outside. The skin is a complex organ
What is chemotherapy-induced peripherial neuropathy?
The impact of cancer in the Western world and the growing number of people affected every year lead to the rapid display of increasingly effective and selective new treatments (1). However, even though these types of treatments are highly effective
Why does conventional chemotherapy have so many side effects?
One of the main reasons that led to the creation of Prospera Biotech was to help all those people who suffer from skin sensitivity as a consequence of medical treatments. Cancer treatments, while becoming less invasive and more effective, can
All you need to know about free radicals and the effect they have on your skin
When we hear the words free radicals we automatically tend to associate them with the harmful effects that these molecules can have in our body. However, free radicals also have an essential biological function for our organism. Do you know
Contact dermatitis
This year, we have witnessed an increase in the incidence of dermatitis mainly due to the COVID19 pandemic. The discomfort, pimples or redness that appear as a consequence of the daily use of face masks and gloves is clinically known
How does skin protect from ultraviolet radiation?
We all know that when we sunbathe, we get a tan, we get freckles or, in the worst case, we get burnt but, what happens in our cells when these events occur? As we explained in previous posts, cells in our skin are