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How Glucocorticoids (Poison Ivy And Skin Irritation Medication) Work (April 23, 2007) -- Individuals who are allergic to some things that their skin comes in contact with (a condition called contact dermatitis), such as metals or poison ivy, are treated with glucocorticoids, which can be ... > full story

Wound Healing: Scientists Identify Key Function Of A Molecule (April 20, 2007) -- The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects against environmental influences and pathogens, regulates body temperature, and protects the body against dehydration. In humans, the skin ... > full story

Genes Associated With Adverse Reactions To Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Identified (April 19, 2007) -- Medical scientists have announced a potentially unique advance in breast cancer research by identifying two genes associated with adverse reaction to cancer ... > full story

Black Raspberries Yield Possible Skin Cancer Treatment (April 19, 2007) -- It may seem improbable, but one of the best allies against sunburn and skin cancer could be growing in your own back ... > full story

Psoriasis Linked To Diabetes And Serious Cardiovascular Condition (April 18, 2007) -- Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by thick, red, scaly plaques that itch and sometimes bleed, causing considerable discomfort and emotional stress for patients. In addition to the ... > full story

Not Just In Menopause: Men Have Hot Flashes, Too (April 15, 2007) -- A new study confirms a surprising fact -- men who have undergone chemical castration for conditions such as prostate cancer experience hot flashes similar to those experienced by menopausal women. ... > full story

Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological Reaction In Skin Cells (April 11, 2007) -- Researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that a compound commonly used in many anti-wrinkle products causes a pathological reaction in skin cells. Guillaume Morissette, ... > full story

Scientists Implicate Gene In Vitiligo And Other Autoimmune Diseases (April 11, 2007) -- Scientists have discovered a connection between a specific gene and the inflammatory skin condition vitiligo, as well as a possible host of autoimmune ... > full story

Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies (April 5, 2007) -- A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests current research. Researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory ... > full story

Gender Linked To Development Of Skin Cancer (April 3, 2007) -- Inherent gender differences -- instead of more sun exposure -- may be one reason why men are three times more likely than women to develop certain kinds of skin ... > full story

Smokers' Skin Is More Wrinkled, Even In Areas Shielded From Sunlight (March 22, 2007) -- A new study from the University of Michigan Health System adds another dimension to the link between cigarette smoking and skin damage. The study suggests that smoking may be associated with a higher ... > full story

New Study Indicates Tanning May Be Addictive (March 20, 2007) -- Despite repeated health warnings about the dangers of tanning from sunlight and artificial light sources, there are still those whose mantra "bronzed is beautiful" remains unshaken. Dermatologists ... > full story

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Rash -- A rash is a change in the skin which affects its appearance or texture. A rash may be localised to one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, ... > full article

Skin grafting -- Skin grafting is a type of organ transplant involving the transplantation of skin. The transplanted tissue is called a skin ... > full article

Wound -- In medicine, a wound is a type of physical trauma wherein the skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion (a closed wound). In pathology, it ... > full article

Itch -- An itch is a sensation felt on an area of skin that causes a person or animal to desire to scratch that area. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the ... > full article

Ulcer -- An ulcer is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused, but not exclusively, by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation, an infection, and/or medical ... > full article

Dandruff -- Dandruff is the excessive flaking of dead skin that forms on the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common. Some people, ... > full article

Mole (skin marking) -- A mole or melanocytic naevus is a small, dark spot on the skin. It can be subdermal made of melanin, or a pigmented growth on the skin, formed mostly of ... > full article

Facial rejuvenation -- Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face. The specific term, however, refers to a set of surgical procedures ... > full article

Scar -- A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, ... > full article

Blackhead -- A blackhead (technically known as a open comedo) is a yellowish or blackish bump or plug on the skin. An open comedo or blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have ... > full article

Cellulite -- Cellulite describes dimpling of skin, caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis creating an undulating dermal-subcutaneous fat junction adipose ... > full article

Blister -- A blister or bulla is a defense mechanism of the human body. It consists of a pool of lymph and other bodily fluids beneath the upper layers of the skin. It may be formed in response to burns or ... > full article

Varicose veins -- Varicose veins are veins on the leg which are large, twisted, and ropelike, and can cause pain, swelling, or itching. They are an extreme form of telangiectasia, or spider veins. They occur in 25-30% ... > full article

Eczema -- Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching damages the fragile skin and ... > full article

Skin -- In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin has pigmentation, provided by melanocytes, ... > full article

Stretch marks -- Stretch marks are a form of scarring generally associated with pregnancy, obesity, bodybuilding, and — to a lesser extent — puberty. They come about as skin is overstretched, disrupting the ... > full article

Sunburn -- A sunburn is a radiation burn to the skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, commonly from the sun's rays. A similar burn can be produced by overexposure to other sources of UV, such ... > full article

Psoriasis -- Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis are often called psoriasis ... > full article

Healing -- Healing is the process whereby the cells in the body regenerate and repair to reduce the size of a damaged or necrotic area. Healing incorporates both the removal of necrotic tissue (demolition), and ... > full article

Hyperglycemia -- Hyperglycemia or High Blood Sugar is a condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood plasma. Hyperglycemia is one of the classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus, others ... > full article