Researchers have identified the mechanisms responsible for gray hair and baldness, a discovery that may lead to new therapies for the conditions.

High blood sugar levels can cause a number of different skin conditions. In this article, learn about these conditions and how they might be prevented.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a new mechanism that could explain how the Merkel Cell Polyomavirus, responsible for the most aggressive form of skin cancer, can stay...

Using a model of human skin, a study shows for the first time that loss of a key barrier protein alone leads to molecular changes that trigger eczema.

Despite standard use for the itching associated with urticaria (commonly known as hives), prednisone (a steroid) offered no additional relief to emergency patients suffering from hives than a placebo...

Identification and functional validation of proteins involved in tumorigenesis are essential steps toward advancing cancer precision medicine.

Researchers suggest that unprotected exposure to midday sun for up to 30 minutes twice per week may help to boost and maintain vitamin D levels.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that effects the skin, causing itchy and painful patches to form. Learn more about how it can affect the face.

Tattoos are common in the United States, but they can pose significant health risks to someone with psoriasis. Find out more in this article.

In this article, we take a close look at collagen, a protein that helps skin cells renew and repair themselves. How can you improve your collagen levels?