Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up about 15% of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, ...

Patients with systemic sclerosis and calcinosis cutis may have a higher tendency for bone-resorbing cell activity, suggesting ...

How do dermatologists diagnose squamous cell skin cancer? When you see a board-certified dermatologist for a spot that might be skin cancer, your dermatologist will examine your skin carefully. If ...

Published in Nature, the study shows that the immune system not only defends against pathogens but also physically strengthens the skin to prevent their entry into the body. Neutrophils are a key type ...

"Chemical exfoliation assists in removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin," Anna Chacon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Miami, told Health. "This encourages cell ...

March Madness is in full swing. The NBA will take a backseat for the next few weeks as the NCAA Tournament takes centre stage across the US. As the next generation of budding NBA stars prepare to ...

Cryotherapy is a procedure that involves applying liquid nitrogen to the dark patches to freeze them, which injures the skin cells. The skin often heals with a more even tone afterward.

Skin cells grow faster than normal in people with psoriasis, which is what creates the thick buildup. This can be very uncomfortable, causing itching and burning. Researchers aren’t sure what ...

One essential for reversing gray, even with palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20, is that the hair still needs some active melanocytes ...