Maggots are already used to help heal stubborn wounds; they remove dead tissue and fight microbes. Now, researchers have modified them to produce growth factors to enhance healing.

New research looks into the paradox that women who sunbathe are likely to live longer than those who avoid the sun, even though sunbathers are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer.

A surprising new study suggests that getting multiple tattoos could boost the immune system, helping to stave off colds and other common infections.

An enzyme involved in glucose metabolism in cells plays a major role in the early steps of wound healing, a finding that could lead to new therapeutic approaches for wound care, according to...

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Although hair loss is not a life-threatening condition, it can be emotionally challenging for those who have it.

Many cosmetic companies praise liposomes for their alleged ability to transport juvinating and nourishing agents deep into the skin. Drug researchers also have high hopes for liposomes.

Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a nanotechnology-based delivery system containing a protective cellular pathway inducer that activates the body's natural defense...

A breakthrough in understanding human skin cells offers a pathway for new anti-ageing treatments.

Smart skin that can respond to external stimuli could have important applications in medicine and robotics.