Vitamin C deficiency, though uncommon in developed nations, affects certain at-risk groups. It stems from inadequate intake ...

As the human body's largest organ, it's no surprise that an endless number of things can go wrong with your skin.There are the lumps and bumps that can appear out of nowhere.

Skin growths are common, but recognising their early signs is crucial for timely diagnosis and proper treatment. In an ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a nail infection that can make your toenails thicker, change color, or break apart. It affects about one in 10 people and ...

For his 88-year-old patient, “surgery for a 2 cm tumor on the wrist, with skin that’s fragile, is not easy to accomplish, certainly not easy to close up,” he said. The question was, “could we cause ...

THE heroic Maclean brothers hosted two celebrity dinner guests this week – as they continue to row across the Pacific Ocean.

Swimming in the ocean is not just great exercise; it also provides a connection to nature proponents say is especially effective at reducing stress.

Harlequin ichthyosis affects just a handful of newborns each year in the US, but the condition is unmistakable, marked by a ...

RA primarily affects the joints, but it can also cause symptoms in other areas of the body, such as the skin. Learn how RA ...

Your brain and skin are interconnected—and when a disorder affects both, treatment must involve a multidisciplinary approach.

Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

Skin Solutions Figure out why you're rubbing your eyes. A common cause of eye itching (and excessive eye-rubbing) is allergies, so visit an allergist to diagnose and treat symptoms. [4] ...