SATURDAY, April 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says. “The lighter a person’s skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer,” said Dr. Henry Lim, former chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A sudden rash can be a puzzling and alarming symptom in a child. But as one expert explains, rashes are common in kids and often caused by eczema or an allergic reaction. “Eczema is a disease that causes patches of dry skin, whichContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An experimental cream-based gene therapy may soon become the first U.S. government-approved means for treating a rare and devastating skin disease that produces “butterfly children.” Patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) are called butterfly children “because their skin is as fragile asContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it’s important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say. Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The often-used steroid spironolactone is not linked to any increased risk of a range of common cancers, according to a new study. The synthetic steroid is routinely used to manage heart failure, high blood pressure and edema, and also used off-label to treatContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments. While it might seem sensible to use antibiotic topicals to combat germs and preventContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified — a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailment Hair follicles have been known to be major factors in acneContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Feb. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When you break out in hives, you want relief fast. This common skin reaction is characterized by itchy bumps or raised, swollen patches. Fortunately, hives are usually harmless and short-lived, a Chicago dermatologist says. “A single hive tends to last for a fewContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Feb. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dry, cracked heels are common in the winter, but there are several ways to prevent and treat the problem, a skin specialist says. “Cold, dry weather, walking barefoot, and long, hot showers are just some of the reasons why you may have dry,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all men see their hairline recede or a bald spot emerge at some point in their life. For those looking to slow the march of time, a new study helps sort out which hair-loss medications work best. The analysis, of 23 previousContinue Reading