Can honey and cinnamon help treat acne?
Can a honey and cinnamon face mask help relieve the symptoms of acne? Learn about the possible benefits for the skin along with research into this remedy.
Scalp cooling device may help reduce hair loss for women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy
Two studies in JAMA examine hair loss among women with breast cancer who received scalp cooling before, during and after chemotherapy.
How to treat and prevent chigger bites
In this article learn what chiggers are, how to prevent being bitten, and how to treat a bite. What are the signs and symptoms of a chigger bite?
Staph infections reduce effectiveness of intradermal flu vaccine in atopic dermatitis patients
The dry, cracked and itchy skin of atopic dermatitis patients is often colonized with Staphylococcus bacteria.
Scientists discover an unexpected influence on dividing stem cells’ fate
When most cells divide, they simply make more of themselves. But stem cells, which are responsible for repairing or making new tissue, have a choice: They can generate more stem cells or...
Brazilian peppertree packs power to knock out antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The red berries of the Brazilian peppertree - a weedy, invasive species common in Florida - contain an extract with the power to disarm dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria, scientists at...
Jock Itch: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies
What is jock itch? How is it diagnosed, are there any risk factors, when should a doctor be consulted, and what lifestyle tips may help to prevent it?
Tinea Versicolor: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is tinea versicolor? In this article, learn about how tinea versicolor is diagnosed, what the risk factors are, and how it may be prevented.
Psoriasis vs. Eczema: Differences in Symptoms and Treatment
What are the similarities and differences between psoriasis and eczema regarding appearance, location, itching, and age of occurrence? Learn here.
Patient self checks are critical to avoid potentially deadly melanoma recurrence
Recurrences of early stage (stage II) melanoma are more often detected by patients and their physicians than by routine imaging tests, according to study results published online on the Journal of...