Background Morgellons disease (MD) is a complex skin disorder characterized by ulcerating lesions that have protruding or embedded filaments. Many clinicians refer to this condition as delusional ...

Marianne J Middelveen; Cheryl Bandoski; Jennie Burke; Eva Sapi; Katherine R Filush; Yean Wang; Agustin Franco; Peter J Mayne; Raphael B Stricker Based on our experience with several hundred MD ...

Alternate Local Skin Cooling and Heating Ameliorates Impaired Forearm Skin Vasodilation Function Mediated by Prolonged Sitting Apr. 10, 2025 — Impaired vascular function leads to cardiovascular ...

Old Main, the signature building on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Arizona. A new study suggests that the parasite medication, Pyrvinium pamoate, could help treat a rare type of skin ...

Hyperpigmentation can affect many skin tones, but it’s often more intense and can last longer on dark skin. Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin becomes darker than the skin that surrounds it.

Vitamins and Minerals There is evidence that a diet rich in vitamin A and the minerals selenium and zinc may improve your body's natural defense against parasite infection. Vitamin A has many other ...

From cleansers and moisturizers, to serums and exfoliants, there’s no shortage of skin care products on the market. But with the sheer number of products out there — not to mention the various ...

Dry skin is very common. It can make your skin feel irritated and itchy. Dry skin often worsens in the winter when the air is cold and dry. Bathing often also makes it worse. With no treatment, dry ...

At the heart of the Amazon, researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world. Parasites called myxozoa infect fish populations with deadly ...

Allergists often use a skin prick test to measure the presence of IgE antibodies, or an allergic response, for the suspect food allergen. Food allergy symptoms are caused by the interaction between a ...

To help you find the right product for your skincare routine, we spoke with skincare experts and researched top brands to determine the best moisturizers for aging skin. Our top pick is the ...

To Avoid Parasites, Some Fruit Flies Sacrifice Sleep Apr. 14, 2025 — Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression ...