New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

The ones that offer the best results are hydrocolloid bandages. “Basically, what they’re doing is they’re kind of drawing out ...

Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

Frostbite can damage exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes and cause lifelong, permanent damage to your body. Here's how to recognize its signs.

A cold sore normally clears up on its own within two weeks - but if you need a helping hand, we've asked doctors how to get ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Wound healing involves four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and ...

Nick Knowles has revealed that the injury he incurred during his Strictly stint might not heal until next autumn ... he is "fully 100% again". When he does return, he won't be attempting any ...

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes small bumps on the skin and can be spread through ... contagiosum virus, you may not see symptoms of infection for up to 6 months.

Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. A person ...

When to use (or not use) antibiotics on your skin. Johns Hopkins Medicine ... Picking scabs: Why we do it and how to stop. Johns Hopkins Medicine. How wounds heal. Curtis is a writer with over 20 ...

It all starts with your gut microbiome, which is linked to everything from digestive function to mental health, your skin ... you tend not to do the things we know are good for microbiomes ...

State Key Laboratory of Cardiology and Medical Innovation Center, Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai ...