Poppy Guy revealed that ChatGPT helped diagnose her with a rare and potentially deadly condition after her skin turned ...

This biblical disease isn't widespread in the United States – but at least one state is trying to pinpoint its uptick in ...

Many people dismiss influenza as "just a viral fever" and rely on home remedies until symptoms worsen. A doctor explains why ...

A schoolboy whose pale skin was put down to him just being Scottish was actually suffering from cancer. Kit Thomson, 9, was ...

Carly Simon opened up about how undergoing skin cancer surgery made her more self-conscious in public in a statement obtained ...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek immediate medical attention if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling or ...

A wart is a hard bump caused by a virus and can be removed with over-the-counter products. A skin tag is a soft flap of skin usually found in areas where skin rubs together, and should not be removed ...

An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has affected several villages in Chhaygaon under the Palasbari Legislative Assembly Constituency in Assam's Kamrup district, resulting in widespread cattle ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa causes large skin bumps, typically starting during your teenage years or 20s. A dermatologist diagnoses this chronic condition through a visual exam of the skin. Blood tests ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Hailey-Hailey disease is an uncommon genetic skin disorder causing blisters and raw patches. While there is no cure, treatments focus on managing symptoms and preventing flare-ups. Management ...

A bidirectional CNS–GI–skin communication network transmits signals via neuroendocrine pathways, immune mediators, and microbial metabolites, reframing acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis as ...