“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious ...

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A painless future of vaccination could be on the horizon, as researchers have been working on innovative delivery methods. Stanford University scientists have now presented another unique method using ...

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When staph bacteria meet skin, they hang on for dear life and won't let go. The ties that bind staph and human skin, as it turns out, shape one of the strongest bonds in biology. Unfortunately for us, ...

When 29-year-old Avani Mehta’s 10-step routine left her skin inflamed and dehydrated, she assumed she needed stronger acids. ...

The distinct foot odor that comes with the skin disorder Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis (NPPK) is caused by the ...

Four local experts decode the science behind our winter skin woes, and recommend the products and practices worth trying now.

Sorry, germaphobes: Bacteria is hot right now. Scott spent four weeks spraying her body with bacteria. Not just any bacteria: She drenched herself with a “living ...