Cutaneous disease is a frequent cause of morbidity in the homeless. Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma ...

A significant number of Americans experience chronic inflammatory skin conditions with no pinpointed cause and often no ...

Many skin conditions appear differently in melanated skin, leading to misdiagnosis and poor treatment. Understanding these ...

The burden of skin disease is a multidimensional concept that encompasses psychological, social and financial consequences of the skin disease on the patients, their families and on society.

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

The winter months are hard on the skin in particular with dryness and dullness becoming the normal baseline—and it can be ...

Millions battle persistent skin flare-ups, facing daily discomfort and frustration. Discover the latest insights into treatment and prevention.

This leads to a flare up of skin conditions like eczemas, acne and psoriasis. Stress releases free radicals which damages cellular components like proteins and lipids. Raised cortisol decreases ...

Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 1 ...

Despite the recent rise in herbal supplement use, research suggests certain supplements may pose risks for patients with autoimmune diseases.

Tampere University has licensed a drug molecule intended for treating Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a group of rare and severe ...

Researchers described a new skin disease in a male patient with erythroderma, causing 80 percent of his skin to be covered with red, exfoliating skin lesions that itched and burned. After ...