In this article, learn about discoid lupus. What are the symptoms of discoid lupus, how is it diagnosed, can it be prevented, and how might it be managed?
A new bio-ink that may support a more efficient and inexpensive fabrication of human tissues and organs has been created. The researchers analyzed the physical and biological properties of three different GelMA hydrogels -- porcine skin, cold-water fish skin and cold-soluble gelatin.
Melanoma kills more than 50,000 people worldwide annually. But because early detection dramatically improves prognoses, a professor is working to help people better identify problematic moles.
In mice, an infection-induced condition known as sepsis may increase the risk of life-threatening secondary infection by preventing recruitment of infection-fighting cells to the skin, according to new research.
As tick populations grow and spread across the country, their prevalence is increasing the public’s risk for some troubling diseases. Of these diseases, say dermatologists, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Powassan virus and alpha-gal syndrome —- a mysterious red meat allergy -— are among the most serious.
With hair loss and thinning affecting over half of people aged over 50, natural remedies are becoming more popular. We look at rosemary for hair growth.
What is tinea manuum? In this article, learn about the causes of tinea manuum, how the skin becomes infected, and how it is diagnosed. Can it be prevented?
Clogged ears can cause discomfort, and may affect hearing and balance. Learn about eight different home remedies to treat clogged ears, and what to avoid.
The elements that make up the ink in tattoos travel inside the body in micro and nanoparticle forms and reach the lymph nodes according to a new study. It is the first time that there is analytical evidence of the transport of various organic, inorganic pigments and toxic element impurities as well as in depth characterization of the pigments ex vivo in tattooed tissues.
A non-penetrating sunscreen invented by its researchers has been licensed to a major aloe verde supplier. The sunscreen will appeal to consumers concerned about chemicals exposure.
What is apple cider vinegar and can apple cider vinegar boost hair growth? Learn if it is safe to use and what the proven health benefits of vinegar are.
Compounds derived from fire ant venom can reduce skin thickening and inflammation in a mouse model of psoriasis, Emory and Case Western scientists have shown.
