Gene-editing tools like CRISPR have unlocked new treatments for previously uncurable diseases. Now, researchers at the University of British Columbia are extending those possibilities to the skin for ...

Chronic idiopathic urticaria, also known as chronic hives or chronic spontaneous urticaria, is characterized by an itchy skin rash accompanied by raised, tender red welts or spots. It may occur ...

Psoriasis is best known for its symptoms: red, scaly patches on the skin. But this ailment is more than a skin condition.

Catching psoriasis early is vital for managing the disease effectively and minimizing its impact on your quality of life. Timely intervention can help slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and ...

Medically reviewed byJimmy Almond, M.D. Vitiligo is a common autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys melanocytes, the cells that give skin its color, causing ...

An emerging cause of sexually transmitted ringworm, TMVII can resemble other skin conditions and require prolonged treatment.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic and painful skin condition, which causes painful bumps and sores that can be debilitating for the 3.5 million people with the diagnosis in the U.S. The condition ...

New research suggests psoriasis, a common skin disease with no cure, could be treated with a B-vitamin nutritional supplement.

A peculiar skin transformation is affecting millions of people worldwide, turning the outermost layer of healthy skin into a sponge-like structure that triggers relentless itching, mysterious rashes, ...

Malassezia species are lipophilic yeasts that form an integral component of the human skin mycobiome. Under homeostatic conditions they coexist benignly with the host, but in susceptible individuals ...

Skin problems don’t just affect physical health—they can deeply impact self-confidence and emotional wellbeing, especially when visible on the face or exposed areas. Many people don’t realize that ...