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Skin health
A daily pill beat placebo for hidradenitis suppurativa across two trials of 619 patients
Hidradenitis suppurativa is painful, common and badly served by existing drugs. Two phase 3 trials tested an oral treatment where almost everything available is injected.
Sep 16, 2026
Antihistamines helped eczema too little for patients to notice, across 47 trials
Antihistamines are routinely added to eczema treatment for the itch. Pooling every randomized trial found an effect that is real, measurable, and smaller than the smallest change a patient would call worthwhile.
Sep 4, 2026
Children with the most early infections had about 60% more eczema, not less
The hygiene hypothesis says early germs train the immune system and protect against allergic disease. Two birth cohorts with daily symptom diaries found the opposite direction for eczema.
Sep 4, 2026
Collagen: uses, evidence, dosing and safety
Collagen is sold for skin and works better for joints. A 2025 review found that industry-funded studies showed a skin benefit and independently funded ones did not.
Aug 6, 2026