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.
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Many people have an appearance of dark circles on the lower eyelids, and they have many different causes.
Scientists have discovered a natural sunscreen – made by microbes – that may be better for humans and the marine critters they are hoping to see.
Despite skin conditions such as acne having no negative health effects, they can take a huge toll on the confidence and mental health of the person.
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.
Deadly skin conditions are rare, but can be misdiagnosed.
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.
The longing for lighter skin remains a taboo topic in African-American communities.
School sores usually clear up within a few weeks, without any scarring. Here’s what to do if you suspect your child has them.
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.
Many of us would have seen, if not tried, various products claiming to clean the dirt out of our pores. But do we need to?
The actress knows it’s not all about creams.
Tanzania has one of the highest rates of albinism in the world. The media in the country has an important role to play in protecting them from harm.
Energy from the sun’s rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here’s how it works.
To white Americans, the idea that skin color and toughness go hand-in-hand might seem odd. But in the black community, it’s a big deal.
The female body should maintain warmth better than the male, but this doesn’t seem to be the case.
Copyright and trademark law mean that the body art inked into your skin may leave you open to an infringement lawsuit.
Our skin is a water-containing barrier that protects us from our environment.
Our faces give away far more just our mood.
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Professor of Dermatology, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Dermatology, Bond University
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Professor of Tissue Engineering, University of Sheffield
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Principal Lecturer in Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
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Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health
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Chief, Epithelial Therapeutics Unit, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in Psychology, Swansea University
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Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology, Penn State
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology, Curtin University and College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University
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