Skin experiences oxidative stress when it cannot neutralize these free radicals with antioxidants. This stress increases the production of enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which ...

Becoming familiar with melanoma symptoms and other skin cancer symptoms is crucial for spotting suspicious growths or moles. But one of the best and most simple steps to take in identifying these ...

Sep. 26, 2024 — Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of ...

Chen et al. show that subtypes of immune cells in prenatal human brain promote angiogenesis in the germinal matrix. Conversely, in preterm infants, proinflammatory immune cells disrupt ...

Lavender oil offers several potential benefits for your skin, including reduced inflammation and improved wound healing. But you’ll want to avoid putting it directly on your skin without ...

At the same time, I’ve started to notice some subtle changes in my skin — like slight laxity on my neck and along my jawline — that I’m not so pumped about. It’s inevitable, though ...

My skin journey throughout my teens and up until now has been a rollercoaster. I’ve always jumped between a love, hate (mainly hate) relationship with it. Whilst being on the pill my skin was ...

These warts are named for where they appear on the body. Rosacea is a common disorder that mainly affects skin on the face. It causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead. Vitiligo is a ...

Our skin deals with many environmental and self-inflicted obstacles every day, so the least you can do is give it some needed protection with a good face moisturizer (and, of course, sunscreen).

Skin care — and specifically the art of building a skin care routine — can be a form of self-care. But with hundreds of products on the market, figuring out the correct way to layer serums ...

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a multisystem disorder in which neurologic problems cause the greatest disability. High rates of mental retardation and autism spectrum disorders are associated with ...