Inner thigh boils are an infection of the hair follicle usually caused by a bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus (staph). They can develop anywhere on the body but are common in areas like the ...

Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies in serine, an amino acid that activates a stress ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

MC1R is best known for something quite different from wound healing: the gene is responsible for red hair and very fair skin.

It isn’t just about popping, there is a certain procedure that needs to be followed in order to minimize scarring and prevent other infections (Shutterstock) Boils are generally not considered high ...

Bleeding and cracked skin are not only uncomfortable but also present significant challenges, often arising from diverse factors like harsh weather conditions, frequent handwashing, or underlying skin ...

Reaching for that stick of deodorant might be second nature in your morning routine, but dermatologists are raising red flags about certain ingredients that could be causing more harm than good.

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed self-healing gel technology similar to human skin. This is the first time that a hydrogel has been produced that ...