A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins concludes that a substantial number of people with a history of the most frequent kind of nonmelanoma skin cancers still get sunburned at the same...

Learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for purpura, a skin condition that appears as small purple spots just beneath the surface of the skin.

Findings are a promising step towards developing new and improved treatments for the disease.

Are spider bites dangerous? This article looks at the reasons spiders bite humans, the signs to look out for, and remedies for spider bites.

New research shows that the gene responsible for red hair, MC1R, increases the mutation and skin cancer risk in darker-haired people, too.

First retinoid approved for over-the-counter use.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Differin Gel 0.

Scientists have identified for the first time the 'cell of origin' - in other words, the first cell from which the cancer grows - in basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, and...

A new study from universities in Sweden and Germany finds that carrying excess fat does not contribute to a warmer body in obese mice.

While consumers rate some sunscreens highly, researchers say many of these products do not currently meet American Academy of Dermatology guidelines.

Itchy skin is a common condition. We take a look at some of the most common causes of itches, including dry skin, eczema, and allergies.