Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that mainly affects the skin. When you have psoriasis, your immune system sends signals to your skin cells to grow too fast.

Normally, skin cells take about a month to form and rise to the surface. In people with psoriasis, this process happens in just a few days. Because the skin can’t shed these cells fast enough, they pile up and form ...

The TikTok video shows a teenage girl in braces applying a series of 14 beauty products to her face, an arsenal that costs nearly $350 all told.

It’s one of many such videos where girls share their beauty regimens — but then something goes wrong.

“This is what my skin looks like. It is very glowy right now, I love it! But also, I just had some allergic reaction to ...

When Eliana DeVos plays with her Ariel doll, her mom can’t help but get emotional.

“I call her my little mermaid,” Krystal DeVos, who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, told CNN.

What makes that nickname extra special is the surprising way Eliana’s life was saved — through the use of fish skin.

Eliana was born extremely premature, at just 23...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and could lead to serious infections.

The affected products are:

• Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black (CI# 77266; Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027)

• Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze (CI# 21095; Lot#: SD1124, Best Befo...

LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne.

And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests.

Both red and blue LED light therapy are safe and effective in clearing up mild to moderate acne, researchers reported in JAMA Dermatology.

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on a person's face.

It commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily, but also can cause more serious symptoms like:

• Swollen skin.

• Skin that stings, burns or is very sensitive.

• Visible broken blood vessels.

• Acne-like breakouts.

• Oily skin.

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Gay and bisexual people, as well as those undergoing gender transition, could face unique dermatological issues, an expert says.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. John Zampella, who runs a clinic in New York City that caters to many LGBTQ+ patients, said the risk for sexually transmitted infections is higher among thi...

Slicing some fresh limes for that margarita savored in the sun could be a bad combo for some people's skin, dermatologists warn.

Folks can break out in what are nicknamed "margarita rashes" if they are skin-sensitive to certain fruits or vegetables and then get sun exposure soon after. The medical term for these outbreaks is photocontact dermatitis.

"Sun sensitivity is a common cond...

Tattoos are a trendy way to decorate your body, but a new study reveals that the inks used in the process often contain unlisted substances that could cause health problems.

An analysis of tattoo inks from nine manufacturers in the United States found the contents rarely matched the label of the product.

Of 54 inks analyzed, nine out of 10 (90%) had major discrepancies with the labe...

Winter isn't kind to your skin.

Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash" -- dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and burns. That's why it's prime time to step up your skin care routine.

Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicin...

More than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.

Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearance, but dermatologists recommend a comprehensive approach under the care of a qualified specialist.

"There is no one-size-fits-all or 'cookie cutter' approach to combat the signs of aging because aging looks...

Dandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person's scalp to flake and itch.

But while it might be an annoying and unattractive condition, dandruff doesn't mean you are an unclean person, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.

"It is a common misconception that dandruff is caused by poor hygiene,"