The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now substantiated that certain skin bacteria can protect us from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation specifically ...

Eczema treatment focuses on repairing the damaged skin barrier while controlling inflammation and itch. Intensive moisturizing with ceramide-containing products helps restore normal barrier function.

A rash is defined as a widespread eruption of skin lesions. It is a very broad medical term. Rashes can vary widely in appearance. Their causes range from insect bites to HIV and reactions to ...

Skin cancer can involve melanocytes, leading to melanoma, but there are other non-melanoma skin cancers. These include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and, less commonly, Merkel cell ...

Immunofluorescence (IMF) can demonstrate the presence of antibodies bound in the skin or antibodies circulating in the serum by showing specific green fluorescence under the fluorescent microscope.

In as little as 20 minutes after a person smokes the last cigarette, the heart rate drops and begins to return to normal. Blood pressure begins to drop, and circulation may start to improve.

Showering with soap or body wash helps rinse away dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils. You should also wash your hair regularly, though you do not usually have to do it daily. Shampooing your hair ...

Even though it has proven to be effective, it also has downsides, such as a higher risk of side effects, as it doesn't only attack the cancer cells but can also affect normal cells.

A good anti-aging skin care routine can help prevent premature aging and keep skin looking healthy and vibrant longer. Start your day by protecting and hydrating your skin and end the day by preparing ...

1Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. 2Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Melanoma skin cancer can affect any section of skin – for example, in a mole, on a patch of normal skin, or under the nails. However, it’s more common in areas that are more commonly exposed to the ...