Skin diseases affect 20-33% of the population at any one time, and around 54% of the UK population will experience a skin condition in a given year. Nurses observe the skin of their patients daily and ...

The skin is our largest organ. Here, we explain what it's made of, what it does, and how it does it. We also cover some common skin conditions.

Petechiae are small, round spots that appear on the skin. They’re typically about the size of a pinhead, can be red or purple in color, and are flat in the skin. They happen when capillaries ...

"Age-related changes in skin structure and lymphatic system promote melanoma metastasis." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 2 October 2018. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2018 / 10 / 181002103040.htm>.

Ceramides play an important role in the structure and barrier function of the skin, such as preventing moisture loss and protecting against environmental damage.

The skin comprises 15% of the total adult body weight; its thickness ranges from <0.1mm at its thinnest part (eyelids) to 1.5mm at its thickest part (palms of the hands and soles of the feet) ...