Pemphigus is an autoimmune bullous disease, in which autoantibodies react with the cell–cell adhesion structures, desmosomes, causing blisters and erosions on the oral mucosa and skin.

For the most part, whether or not you have dry skin often comes down to genetics. “Your oil glands just don’t produce a ...

Topical ABT-263 effectively reduced several senescence markers in aged skin, preparing it for improved wound healing.

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially ...

The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells. In some samples ...

It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means having the spotlight on your body’s largest organ—skin. In cold climates the skin can become substantially drier ...

New research shows that we regularly transfer traces of our genital microbiomes to sexual partners—a discovery that could ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the ...

Although darker patches of skin can have various causes, the seemingly harmless skin changes may indicate underlying health ...

In addition to serving as an editor at publications like Allure, Good Housekeeping, xoVain, and NewBeauty, Marci's writing has appeared in Glamour, InStyle, Refinery29, Martha Stewart, Byrdie ...