Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer, and occurs when malignant (cancerous) cells form in the skin's tissues. The ...

Numerous factors can predispose someone to swimmer’s ear. They include a narrow ear canal, and skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. In addition, individuals wearing ear plugs, ear buds or ...

Nummular Eczema Nummular eczema features circular, itchy and sometimes oozing patches. Skin will be red, pink or brown, scaly and inflamed around the lesions.

Doctors have had to deal with some pretty unpleasant side effects of this popular grooming practice. View Entire Post › ...

He points to his friend and ally, Larry Sorapuru, seated now at his side ... “we call it alligator skin.” When I ask what that is, she replies, “haven’t you ever seen an alligator?” Her skin is thick, ...

Taking medication for an allergic reaction? You might face severely itchy skin as a side effect of Zyrtec or Xyzal, according ...

A fungal skin infection happens when a fungus (such as yeast or mold) grows and creates a reaction on your skin surface. While usually not serious, fungal skin infections can be irritating and ...

A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed ...

Men have coarser facial hair along with thicker skin texture, making them more vulnerable to issues like razor bumps, acne and ingrown hairs.

Vitamin A is very important in the regeneration of skin. Lack of it can cause rough, dry, or scaly skin on the arms, legs, and face. This sign is confused with eczema or other skin diseases.

A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and ...

JESSICA McGirr’s nose has been left permanently red after getting sunburnt while on holiday in Tenerife over five years ago. “The redness has ruined my self-confidence and I now wear ma… ...