Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes a group of small, shiny, and smooth bumps on the skin. It’s caused by the M. contagiosum virus, a type of poxvirus, which can be transmitted ...

Having a new spot show up on your skin can raise a lot of questions. Namely, where did it come from and should you be concerned? But while it’s easy to assume the worst, it’s important to ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other ...

To get fiberglass out of your skin, wash the area as soon as possible to help remove the smallest pieces. You can gently wipe any larger, visible pieces of fiberglass off your skin with a damp cloth.

Cracked skin or dry, rough skin Cracked skin on hands, feet and lips Dry, rough skin of entire body surface Cracks heal faster if protected from air exposure and drying. Keep the cracks constantly ...

Frequent and excessive drinking can lead to several problems with the skin including flushing, reduced elasticity, and dryness. Some changes can be benign, such as dry skin or flushing.

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — Metastatic melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. In an effort to achieve targeted therapy for metastatic melanoma, researchers recently developed a new radioactive ...

Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology-focused therapeutics company, has announced its participation in ...

Thanks to modern-day genome sequencing technology, we now know more about Japan's ancient world than ever before — and all ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

White spots on the skin can be caused by sun exposure or conditions including milia, vitiligo, or pityriasis alba. The spots appear when there is a loss of skin pigment or from trapped skin cells.