Next time someone calls a koala a bear, feel free to set the record straight—these little legends are marsupials through and through. Their joeys show up smaller than a jellybean and finish ...

She has had cosmetic treatments but said anyone can have youthful-looking skin. Day's tips include using an SPF cream every day and not smoking. The board-certified dermatologist Dr. Doris Day has ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is among the few to ...

Your skin becomes less elastic as you age, but you can improve it by reducing sun exposure, eating a nutritious diet, and using topical products like retinol. Loss of skin elasticity is a natural ...

Itchy, raised bumps caused by hives can look different on medium and dark skin tones. Instead of pink, they may be the same color as the skin. Hives is a common condition that causes itchy ...

Most of these pictures show what the mole or skin changes look like close up. The pictures below have been provided by the St John’s Institute of Dermatology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. These ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas often manifest as a skin rash. Although usually identified early, skin lymphomas can be mistaken for other skin conditions, delaying diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) ...

Skin ulcers are crater-like, open wounds on the skin. Ulcers are roughly circular with a raw center. They often have thick and raised outer borders and may leak clear fluid, blood, or pus. Skin ulcers ...

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Major Velena Iga from Papua New Guinea was among eight women presented with the International Women of Courage Award in Washington, D.C. last week. The award ceremony was hosted by the United States ...