Psoriasis is a partially heritable skin disorder, the genetic basis of which is not fully understood. Here, the authors use genome-wide association meta-analysis to discover psoriasis ...

Keratosis pilaris on black skin may not appear as red or pink bumps. In some people, the bumps may be discolored. In others, they appear like your natural skin color but raised, like goosebumps.

“You might do a bit of a ‘whoop’ as you go off, but you do not scream all the way down an 1,100 metre zipline. So I think if members have concern that you will hear a 60 second scream as ...

A brave tourist swung along a rickety zip line over a canyon that was thousands of feet above ground in China. Footage shows Iqmal Hakim wearing the harness with the help of the ride operator at ...

“My way of coping was to stand in very hot showers – but this also led to chill-blains [inflamed skin] as I couldn't feel how hot the water was and how quickly my skin was heating up ...

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes patches of darker skin to form, often on the face. It tends to occur in areas with more sun exposure. Melasma is not harmful, but it may affect how a ...

Glycolic acid is a substance that chemically exfoliates a person’s skin by dissolving dead skin cells and oils. Glycolic acid may also help boost collagen production, and support skin moisture.

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Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at ...

The tragic final moments of a woman who slipped from her safety harness and plunged to her death in front of her grandchildren during a zipline ride over an Italian beauty spot have been revealed.

Various pathogens can cause skin infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The symptoms, treatment, and outlook will depend on the cause. Infections can vary from mild to serious.