Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make ...

A HOT shower can be a nice way to warm up and relax during the winter months. The health benefits include muscle relaxation, ...

can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier, an abnormal immune system, and psoriasis medications—can allow harmful ...

Research comparing bacteria in the microbiome – those colonizing our noses, skin and other areas of the body – with the bacteria that cause pneumonia, diarrhea, bloodstream infections and ...

Irritation of the vulva can cause raw skin, discomfort, and pain. Causes include contact dermatitis and yeast infections. There are several potential causes of an irritated vulva, ranging from ...

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

Published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers have created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate ...