Dark skin persisted in many populations well into the Copper and Iron Ages. Pictured is an artist's depiction of an ancient human known as Zlatý k. Photo credit: AP DNA evidence suggests that for ...

Hives, or urticaria, present as bumps or welts on the skin. On white skin, they appear red. On darker skin, they can be similar to the color of the skin tone. They can sometimes appear lighter or ...

Study Identifies Subtypes of Fibroblasts in Skin Cancer Nov. 19, 2024 — A study provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in white and black skin cancer and describes ...

Various pathogens can cause skin infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The symptoms, treatment, and outlook will depend on the cause. Infections can vary from mild to serious.

As recently as 1,700 years ago, during the time of the mighty Roman Empire, light skin wasn't as commonplace as dark skin, their DNA evidence suggests. MailOnline's new map, based on the ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at ...

Doctors don't know what causes it. They think it's a mix of genetics and things in your environment that your skin reacts to, such as: Silvery white scales that cover thick red, raised patches of ...

Keratosis pilaris, sometimes called “chicken skin,” is a common skin condition that causes patches of rough bumps to appear on the skin. These tiny bumps or pimples are dead skin cells ...

A skin infection occurs when parasites, fungi, or germs such as bacteria penetrate the skin and spread. This can cause pain, swelling, and skin color changes. Skin infections are different from ...

When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Find out if there is a free skin cancer check near you by using the map below. Clicking on your state will show you the scheduled free skin cancer ...