Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Eye crust forms when mucus, oils, and debris accumulate, often during sleep.

Diabetes can lead to various skin conditions, with early signs including shin spots, darkened patches in body creases, and ...

Skin tags are generally harmless and do not indicate cancer, but unusual skin growths or changes should be monitored closely.

Dubbed 'invisible' because of how it impacts people, millions suffer from Crohn's and Colitis around the world.

Wouldn’t it be great to sail through the rest of winter with soft skin? For the 78 percent of us bothered by itchy or sore ...

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How to keep your skin happy in the colder months, from avoiding dehydration, to the best treatments to get and the ...

Out of more than 3,000 skin diseases, how do you know what condition you have? These 23 skin rash pictures and expert tips ...

White spots on the skin can occur with many different conditions, including eczema. Depending on the cause, treatment may include topical products and medications. White skin spots aren’t ...

and then there are those whose skin is so dry it can actually look scaly and, as a result, is exceptionally hard to nourish. If you’re in the latter category, I recommend Aquaphor, which has ...

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