"Overuse of antibiotics...can promote the growth of resistant bacteria, which can make treating acne more challenging."

An extract from the seeds of the ginkgo biloba tree may be able to fight skin infections like acne and dermititis.

New research uncovers a surprising commonality between the skin of elephants and that of sea snakes.

An invasive fungus has led to the decline of 501 species of amphibians. Scientists say we're running out of time to come up with a solution.

A combination of two topical creams lowers the risk that patients will later develop squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.

"...when you have wires everywhere and the baby is tethered to a bed, it's really hard to make skin-to-skin contact."

The new compound is not only exciting news for melanoma. The process could help find new treatments for other difficult-to-cure cancers, as well.

Our ability to tell different textures apart is pretty sophisticated. New research gets us closer to understanding how it works.

"Our study of nearly 400 pain patients suggests that people who use these compounded creams and gels are being taken advantage of..."

A new way to assess burn wounds with infrared thermography will not only help patients but also save on hospital costs, say researchers.