Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized role for immune cell surface sugars in driving inflammation in psoriasis. Scientists have refined how they understand the role of sugars called ...

From babyhood to adulthood, the bacteria and fungi on your skin help train your immune system—but when that balance tips, chronic inflammation can follow. This new review reveals how and why. Study: ...

The researchers used a topical sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) treatment to create mild skin irritation in mice and then observed the immune system's response. Macrophages, the immune cells responsible ...

Regenerative medicine has begun to influence aesthetic and dermatological practice in ways that extend beyond the realm of ...

Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound extracted from hemp plants that contain less than 0.3% THC ...

Psychological stress weakens the ability of certain immune cells to clear away dead cells, causing a buildup that triggers more inflammation and worsens allergic reactions Study: Stress-experienced ...

With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which ...