Vitamin C has long been sold as a shortcut to a brighter complexion, but the latest research suggests it is doing something ...

Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others? Two new UC Davis Health studies explored how differences in skin composition may lead to dermatological conditions, such as ...

Keratin is often marketed as a cosmetic miracle, but its real importance goes far beyond shiny hair or smoother skin. This ...

A peculiar skin transformation is affecting millions of people worldwide, turning the outermost layer of healthy skin into a sponge-like structure that triggers relentless itching, mysterious rashes, ...

“Here, we report a chronic wound healing model that can be used to decipher the paradoxical role of cellular senescence in acute versus chronic wound healing.” Wound healing is an essential ...

Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.