Cases of leprosy are increasing in Florida. Dermatologist Andrea Maderal puts that information into reassuring context.

Lesions may reflect decreases in southern resident killer whales’ ability to fight disease, according to new research.

The discovery of a new molecular mechanism could one day offer new therapies for androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss.

Researchers are one step closer to developing a potentially ultraprotective sunscreen from your own melanin.

A new substance may treat staph infections in people with skin lymphoma. That's good news for patients and fighting antibiotic resistance.

"Dermatology professionals need to be innovative and adaptive to expand access to life-saving treatment in underserved areas."

A fatty acid found in vegetable oil and nuts contributes to psoriasis pain and temperature but not itch, usually the most troublesome symptom.

People with skin allergies shouldn't assume that "natural" skin products will spare them pain and itchiness.

The female mosquito will hunt down any human, but some of us get bitten far more than others. The answer why may be hidden in our skin.

A stretchy, flexible device that measures changes in tumor size to the hundredth of a millimeter offers a faster, more accurate way to screen cancer drugs.