Skin

Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling

TUESDAY, March 6 -- Hospitalizations from angiodema, a serious swelling of the deep layers of the skin often around the eyes and mouth, are on the rise, new research finds.Researchers from New York Downtown Hospital searched a nation...

More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 -- When Jane Able's 4-year-old daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy, the New Albany, Ohio, mother got trained in using an epinephrine pen and never leaves home without it.The device contains an...

FDA Approves No-Comb Treatment for Head Lice

Sklice Is a 10-Minute Head Lice Treatment for Kids 6 Months Old and Older By Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 7, 2012 -- The FDA today approved Sklice, a no-comb, 10-minute treatment for head lice.The announce...

Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly

-- Good skin care can help keep it healthy, moisturized and acne-free.The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for proper skin care and cleansing:Always use water that is lukewarm, not too hot or too cold.Wash with a gentle so...

Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns

-- Toddlerhood is a time of exploring, adventure -- and accidents. Toddlers investigating their world can run into hot water in more ways than one.The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to protect toddlers from burns:Keep yo...

Health Tip: Caring for Minor Burns

-- Minor burns, although painful, often can be treated at home. Proper care can help them heal faster while reducing the risk of infection. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to care for a minor burn:Soak the burn...

Surprising Benefits of Sex Slideshow - Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly, Study Finds

Sexual Health When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. Yet good sex offers those health benefits and more. That's a surprise to many people, says Joy ...

Only 1 in 4 Young Teens Uses Sunscreen Regularly, Study Finds

MONDAY, Jan. 23 -- Despite the fact that sunburn in childhood greatly raises a person's lifelong risk for skin cancer, just 25 percent of 14-year-olds in a new U.S. study said they used sunscreen regularly.What's more, behaviors link...

Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 -- Voraxaze (glucarpidase) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat high blood levels of methotrexate, a common chemotherapy drug.While methotrexate is normally removed from the blood by ...

Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 -- The recently approved drug vemurafenib (Zelboraf) has been hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. But roughly one-quarter of patients who take the medication de...

'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease

MONDAY, Jan. 16 -- The use of street drugs known as "bath salts" can lead to flesh-eating disease, a new study warns.It describes the first known case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by an intramuscular injection of bath salts.So-cal...

Tips to Protect Skin From Cold Winter Weather

MONDAY, Dec. 26 -- Cold weather is drier and can have damaging or negative effects on skin, but there are steps people can take to look and feel better, according to Dr. Amy McMichael, a dermatologist at the Wake Forest Baptist Medic...

Injuries Linked to Holiday Decorating on the Rise

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 -- Decking the halls (and elsewhere) for the holidays may be getting more dangerous, a new government report finds.In November and December 2010, more than 13,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency departments f...

Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women

THURSDAY, Dec. 15 -- If you're a woman who smokes and you are looking for another reason to quit, consider this: A new study has found a link between tobacco use and skin cancer.The study found that women who had squamous cell skin c...

Tanning Booths Increase Risk of Most Common Skin Cancer

Risk Is Even Greater for Women, Study Shows By Denise MannWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Dec. 14, 2011 -- Indoor tanning has been under heavy fire the last few years, and a new study will do nothing to tone down the assault.Indo...

Burn-Casualty Soldiers at High Risk for Kidney Injury, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Dec. 9 -- Many American soldiers who suffer burns and wounds during combat develop acute kidney injury, an abrupt or rapid decline in kidney function that is potentially deadly.That's the finding of a study that looked at acu...

Targeted Drugs, Lung CT Screening Top Cancer Advances in 2011

TUESDAY, Dec. 6 -- As the war against cancer continues, a group representing U.S. oncologists has picked its "Top Five" list of advances in cancer care for 2011.Leading the list are approvals for a bevy of new, targeted drugs for tou...

Scientists ID Gene That Predicts Chances of Cold Sores

FRIDAY, Dec. 2 -- Scientists have identified the first gene associated with frequent herpes-related cold sores.The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) affects more than 70 percent of the U.S. population. Once the virus infects the bo...

Drug May Dampen Dangerous Side Effect of Stem Cell Transplants

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 -- Preliminary research suggests that a drug typically used to kickstart the immune system may help cancer patients who receive stem cell transplants and then develop a potentially deadly side effect.The drug appea...

Higher Cancer Risk in People With HIV

AIDS Virus + Risk Factors = More Cancers By Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 22, 2011 -- People with HIV infection have a higher risk of many kinds of cancer -- but not all the risk is due to the AIDS viru...

Acne Patients Who Take Antibiotics May Get More Sore Throats

Researchers Say Acne Patients Should Consider Risks vs. Benefits of Treatment With Antibiotics By Rita RubinWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 22, 2011 -- Young adults taking oral antibiotics for acne were more than three times...

Smiling Makes You Look Younger

Study Shows That People Think Those With Happy Faces Look Younger By Jennifer WarnerWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 11, 2011 -- Go ahead and smile. It may be Mother Nature's way of giving you a youthful appearance.A new stud...

Use Vanity to Reduce Young People's Sun Exposure: Task Force

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 -- Doctors should appeal to young people's vanity to convince them to reduce their sun exposure, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says in draft recommendations released Wednesday.For example, showing people a...

Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix

SUNDAY, Nov. 6 -- Alcoholic beverages can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate existing allergies, experts warn.Though rare, some people have allergies to the alcohol itself, while others are allergic to various substances in alc...

Burns (Skin)

Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It is common to get a minor burn from hot water, a curling iron, or touching a hot stove. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems, such as ...

Cold Sores (Skin)

How Are Cold Sores Diagnosed? To see if you have the virus, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. The doctor may also test blood for antibodies to the herpes simplex virus (HSV). A positive antibody test onl...

Boils (Skin)

Boils Overview A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. After 4-7 days, the lump starts turning white as pus collects under ...

Bug Bites (Skin)

Insect Bites Overview Stings and bites from insects are common. They often result in redness and swelling in the injured area. Sometimes a sting can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Arthropods are insects that live primarily on l...

Resources (Skin)

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) NIAMS is a branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This link will take you to its web site. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal ...

Finding Help (Skin)

Skin Care Message Board Visit 's skin care message board. Skin Care: Share Your Tips Find a Dermatologist This link will take you to the "Find a Dermatologist" page on the American A...