Keratin has been linked to skin diseases and inflammation in the past, but now, a new study may have uncovered one reason why ...

There are more than 10 common skin diseases seen in adults, such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), cold sores, hives, and psoriasis. It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by images ...

Chronic stress activates the HPA axis, increasing cortisol and neuropeptides that impair gut barrier integrity, shift ...

Itchy armpits are a common nuisance. Dermatologists explain the potential causes of underarm itching and when to see a doctor.

A population-based study has shown a slightly elevated risk for patients’ developing skin disorders, including alopecia areata (AA), alopecia totalis (AT), vitiligo, and bullous pemphigoid (BP), more ...

Researchers have successfully treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis and ichthyosis with confetti by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas. Their work could pave the way ...

Cutaneous allergy is an increasingly visible intersection of environmental change, consumer-product chemistry, workplace exposures, and immune variability.

"Untreated sleep disorders can not only cause cardiovascular and psychological disorders, but also possibly result in reduced school performance, underachievement, and overall reduced quality of life.

People with autoimmune skin diseases had significantly better cancer survival outcomes than others. Survival benefits were most notable in people with alopecia areata and Sjögren syndrome. Findings ...

Melasma is a skin condition with brown, blue, or freckle spots that form what is often called “the mask of pregnancy.” It’s a dark, mask-like mark that is common, painless, and typically goes away ...

Over the course of their lives, up to 220,000 Norwegians will pick at their skin or pull out their hair to an extent that can be considered a mental health disorder. They pull out their hair until ...