While dermatologists commonly prescribe steroids and other medications to reduce the effects of skin problems like rosacea, a diet modification program could also limit flare-ups.

Researchers say that they are working to figure out how sunlight, and specifically ultraviolet b rays, help to reduce the skin problems associated with the inflammation caused by psoriasis.

Scientists say that diluting bleach may be the key to reducing flare-ups and rashes caused by chronic eczema.

In conjunction with a drug manufacturer’s plans to take Raptiva off the market, the Food and Drug Administration is recommending that psoriasis patients taking the medication consider alternatives.

By putting two substances known for their antiseptic properties into the molecular equivalent of bath beads, British scientists say they were able to create an anti-bacterial agent more effective than its member compounds.

A dermatology professor may have found a risk factor for melanoma that is higher than those previously reported for women younger than 50.

Scientists from Sweden say that a chemical found in some anti-fungal skin creams available in major drug stores can harm marine life by combining in wastewater runoff.

It now appears the economy is being blamed for certain skin conditions as well.

A new study has found that a nightly dose of vitamin B12 may be an effective and low-risk therapy to prevent recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is better known as canker sores.

While it’s been known genetics plays a role in how a person ages, a new study suggests environmental factors may add more years to one’s face.