Dangerous open wounds known as cutaneous ulcers are common in people with diabetes and bedsores. Now scientists have figured out how to reprogram the cells inside these wounds to heal themselves.
An autoimmune disease called vitiligo causes white spots to appear on the body, in some cases completely erasing an individual’s pigmentation. But a new therapy is on the horizon.
The skin under our eyes is thinner than elsewhere on our face, meaning our blood vessels are more visible.
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There’s not much we can do about the reduction in collagen and fat that cause lines and circles under our eyes as we age. But sunscreen and a healthy lifestyle can help keep the signs of ageing at bay.
Some serious skin conditions are more likely to affect those with weaker immune systems.
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We spend a lot of time thinking about our skin - from worrying about its health to trying to get it to look its best. But there’s much more to skin than what it looks like.
Lil’ Kim performs during the 2015 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Whenever summer rolls around, it’s easy to forget the basics of sunscreen. How long should I wait after applying it to go in the sun, and how long can I stay in the sun with it on?
Animals that evolved in cold parts of the world usually have lighter skin. If a light-skinned animal has blood vessels close to the surface of their ear skin, this will make the ears look pink.
Pores are self-cleaning, so you don’t need to rip out or scrub off their contents.
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