Eczema herpeticum: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
What is eczema, what is the herpes simplex virus, and what is eczema herpeticum? Learn about the treatments available and how it may be prevented.
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Largest psoriasis meta-analysis to date yields new genetic clues
It's one of the most common immune-mediated diseases in the U.S., causing red, patchy and scaly marks on the skin.
Stress rash: How stress affects the skin
What is a stress rash and what are the effects of stress on the skin? Learn about available treatments, alternative causes, and prevention.
Defective immune cells may play role in hair loss
Researchers discover that regulatory T cells have a role beyond the immune system: they help hair follicles to regenerate by triggering their stem cells.
Listerine foot soak: Does it work?
Learn about the potential benefits of using Listerine mouthwash as a foot soak. Does it actually help with conditions that affect the feet?
What does a yellow bruise on the breast mean?
A bruise on the breast may not be cause for concern, but what causes them and when should a doctor be consulted? What other skin changes can occur?
Australian researchers pioneer life-extending treatment for advanced melanoma patients with brain tumours
Australian researchers are the first to demonstrate that patients with advanced melanoma which has spread to the brain can have increased life expectancy and possibly even beat the disease.
How can diabetes affect the feet?
High blood sugar levels can affect many areas of the body. In this article, we look at the symptoms and treatments for diabetic foot problems.
White spots on nails: Causes, prevention, and treatment
White spots on nails may also be known as leukonychia, but what are they? What causes them, how can the white spots be treated, and can they be prevented?
Low vitamin D does not raise risk of asthma or dermatitis, study shows
A new study examines whether vitamin D supplementation decreases the risk of childhood and adult-onset asthma, atopic dermatitis, or allergies.