Dermatological Disorders

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

Dermatological Disorders Stories

Homemade Mosquito Repellents: Natural Ways To Avoid Bug Bites

Homemade mosquito repellents may be an easier and healthier alternative to commercial products ridden with chemicals.
New Zealand Woman Mistakenly Superglues Mouth Shut; Are There Health Risks From Superglue Exposure?

New Zealand police showed up to a 64-year-old woman's residence to find the owner struggling to breathe after accidentally gluing her mouth shut with superglue.
Zara Hartshorn, 16-Year-Old With 'Benjamin Button' Syndrome, Receives Face Lift After Years Of Being Mistaken For A Middle-Aged Woman [VIDEO]

Zara Hartshorn, 16-year-old from the UK with "Benjamin Button" syndrome, undergoes a facelift and nose job from the top surgeon in the US.
How Beards Can Prevent Skin Cancer: Built-In Sunscreen For A Man's Face

Men often have a built-in SPF on their face — their beards — which can prevent skin cancer by blocking 90 to 95 percent of UV rays.
How To Avoid Fungal Infections During Summer

Warmth and dampness create ideal environments for fungus. Learn how to keep your feet and skin free from fungal infection this summer.
Melanoma Test Sniffs Scent of Cancerous Human Skin Cells with Nanotube Sensor

A new nanotechnology-based sensor can detect the smell of human melanoma from cancerous skin cells.
Stem Cells In Fingernails Are The Key To Regrowing Amputated Finger Tips

NYU scientists find a new group of stem cells in fingernails that can promote the growth of bone and finger tips.
Ball Ironing, George Clooney-Inspired Cosmetic Procedure, Uses Lasers To Remove Testicle Wrinkles — But Is It Safe?

A procedure called "ball ironing" to eliminate wrinkles and improve the coloration of a man's scrotum is all the rage in Hollywood.
Ex-Journey Singer Steve Perry Has Melanoma Mole Removed After Losing Girlfriend to Cancer [PHOTOS]

Former Journey singer Steve Perry is recovering from a surgery that removed a cancerous melanoma from his cheek, just six months after losing his girlfriend to cancer.
Sun Safety Health Tip Of The Day: Sunday

Take advantage of shade in your sun safety plans by escaping from the harshest sunlight.
Sun Safety Health Tip Of The Day: Saturday

While insect repellants and sunscreens are both good ideas, mixing them together is not.
Do Darker Skinned People Need to Wear Sunscreen?

Skin cancer is the number one form of cancer in the United States, and the epidemic affects all skin colors, from light to dark.

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