Dermatological Disorders Stories
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Jessica Alba's Honest Company Sunscreen Isn't Quite Working For These Users [PHOTOS]
Customers are complaining that The Honest Company sunscreen doesn't work and leaves them burnt and blistered after only a short period in the sun. -
Slime, Algae, Shrimp Shells: The Ingredients In Your Next Sunscreen?
Researchers have found a new sunscreen made of slime, algae, and shrimp shells might be the key to protecting humans from harmful UV rays. -
The Science Behind Permanent Tattoos [VIDEO]
Macrophage cells in the skin close needle punctures and get stuck in a “gel-like matrix” on the skin, making tattoos permanent. -
Man Gets 2-Inch Stretched Earlobes Mended With Surgery [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
A man in Canada gets earlobe reconstruction surgery after gauges stretched them out nearly 2 inches. -
Surprise! Eczema Effectively Treated Using Arthritis Drug
A small study finds a rheumatoid arthritis drug reduced itch, improved sleep, and diminished redness and thickening of the skin in patients with moderate to severe eczema. -
Creative Ways Scientists Are Replacing Human Skin [PHOTOS]
Skin is one of the most important organs in the human body, and scientists are developing fascinating ways to replace it. -
This Weird New Contraption Fixes Ingrown Toenails [VIDEO]
A Japanese device claims to fix ingrown toenails at home in just 30 minutes. -
What If Acupuncture Could Treat Your Acne?
Acupuncture was found to be effective in treating some dermatologic conditions, including dermatitis, pruritus, urticaria, hyperhidrosis, and facial elasticity: study. -
Dangerous #SunBurnArt Is Taking Over Social Media [PHOTOS]
Sunburn art, or purposely burning your skin in the name of "art," is sweeping social media despite doctors' warnings. -
Arthritis Drug Has Surprising Effect On Vitiligo Patient [PHOTOS]
In a new study, Yale researchers find that a common arthritis medication is highly effective in restoring skin pigment in those with vitiligo. -
If You're Trying To Beat Your Acne, You May Want To Stay Away From B12 Vitamins
Vitamin B12 alters the activity of bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, driving it to secrete an inflammatory compound that leads to pimples. -
How To Make Animated Skin Look Incredibly Real [VIDEO]
Researchers use displacement map convolution to render human skin in an intensely realistic way.