Your skin includes three layers known as epidermis, dermis, and fat. Some health issues, such as dermatitis and infections, can affect how these different layers work to protect your internal organs.

A subcutaneous injection, or shot, enters the fatty tissues just beneath the skin. It is shallower than an injection into muscle tissue. Healthcare professionals often use subcutaneous injections for ...

The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, is the layer of tissue that underlies the skin. The terms originate from subcutaneous in Latin and hypoderm in Greek, both ...

The epidermis protects the body from ultraviolet radiation and prevents water loss. The dermis contains glands that produce oil and sweat, helping regulate temperature and skin health. The hypodermis, ...

PD-1 inhibitors belong to a class of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which have become an important part of many modern cancer treatment plans. PD-1 inhibitors work by helping the ...

The first immune checkpoint inhibitor that can be administered via subcutaneous injection in just 1 to 2 minutes has emerged. Alteogen announced on the 20th that its partner Merck (MSD) in the U.S.

The Monkeypox vaccine has just been given the green light by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to be administered via intradermal injection. This method will allow healthcare professionals to get ...

A subcutaneous injection that can administer an immunotherapy in 1–2 minutes using domestic technology has been developed and approved in the United States. Immunotherapies are usually given ...

To inject hCG correctly, pinch the skin for a cutaneous injection or stretch it for an intramuscular one. Push the needle in gently and slowly release the plunger, waiting at least 10 seconds before ...