A new wearable patch for treating melanoma dissolves quickly while leaving tiny needles that deliver chemotherapy drugs over time.

Your skin is smarter than it may seem. Rather than just gather data on touch, skin actually helps process that information, researchers say.

Why does COVID-19 affect men more than women? It could be related to the hormones that cause hair loss in men, a new hypothesis suggests.

"We have identified the first junction in the itch pathway associated with eczema. If we can break that connection, we can relieve the itch."

Certain genes tied to vitamin D production can act like an natural kind of sunscreen, researchers report.

Skin is the first line of defense when a mosquito infected with Zika virus bites. New research with mice clarifies what happens.

You know that washing your hands is one of the best ways to prevent infections with bacteria and viruses. But how does soap work?

Your skin's outer layer is your body's first line of defense. New research digs into how skin cells reinforce the front lines.

Mixing tiny "STAR particles" into a cream could offer better treatment for skin diseases like psoriasis or certain kinds of skin cancer, say researchers.

"Babies with cardiac defects should be held skin to skin, and mothers should be encouraged to do kangaroo care."