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Keratinocyte skin cells are common targets of the beta subtype of human papilloma virus. This usually harmless infection causes skin disease in people with rare gene mutations.[/caption] You’re probably infected with one or more subtypes of the human papilloma virus—and, as alarming as that may sound, odds are you will never show any symptoms. The

Skin lightening is a longstanding practice that occurs in many parts of the world. It’s been done through the use of creams, lotions, soaps, folk remedies, and staying out of the sun. The desire for light skin has been extended to children too. Advice to “marry light” is not uncommon in Asian and black families,

Kelli Mulhollen Dumas said she thought the small, red bumps on her son's skin were bites from chiggers or mosquitoes. Her son, Michael, had just returned from Florida, and she knew he had spent a lot of time outdoors. But within days, she said, the 17-year-old had several more spots – then "his whole backside"

Having a fan on in the bedroom could be irritating your allergies and drying out your skin, claims expert: But there are other ways to beat the heat Our bodies sleep best when they are comfortable between 16°C and 18°C Fans are a popular choice for keeping cool during hot summer weather But propellers could

I was 11 or 12 when my hormones kicked in and I got my first breakout. It was the first of many. My mom gave me cleaners, creams, treatments, and toners that helped clear my skin some, and at the time, I was just thankful to look in the mirror and not see myself covered

A Colorado boy has an extremely rare condition that's causing his skin to harden "like stone," his parents say. The 12-year-old boy, Jaiden Rogers, has stiff skin syndrome, and his parents are hoping to stop the spread of the disease before he "becomes entombed within himself," People magazine reported Wednesday (July 18). Jaiden was diagnosed

The desire for unblemished, clear skin permeates all cultures and societies, making the practice of skin lightening to minimize spots and even a skin tone quite common worldwide. Internationally, the use of creams to lighten skin is widespread and widely studied. In the U.S. however, information about use of these creams is sparse. In what

When Jess’* mental health “went downhill” four years ago, the 33-year-old developed a new behaviour: she began picking her skin. She was already suffering from anxiety and had recently been diagnosed with bipolar when she developed a sudden, intense need for her skin to be "flat". When Jess’ mental health declined, she needed to make

MONDAY, July 9, 2018 — Many individuals with skin of color do not know that they need comprehensive photoprotection to prevent skin cancer and photoaging, according to an article published in Dermatology Times. Although individuals from all races can develop skin cancers in sun-exposed sites, many patients with skin of color are not aware that

Now that everyone and their grandmother is obsessed with sheet masks, another K-beauty innovation is popping up everywhere: acne patches. Instead of popping and picking your blemishes, slap a pimple patch on top of it. Unlike spot treatments, the sticker won't leave your skin dry and flaky. Most are small, circular hydrocolloid bandages, meaning they

A critical link in mapping recurrent mutations of melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer in humans—has been discovered by researchers at Washington State University School of Molecular Biosciences, in collaboration with researchers at Georgia State University. In a paper published July 6 in Nature Communications, researchers established that DNA binding by a specific set

Fitness blogger Karina Irby wants people with “angry skin” to know they’re not alone. On Thursday, the 28-year-old swimwear designer posted an un-retouched shot of her butt to Instagram, eczema and cellulite and all. The goal? To show her more than 740,000 followers that nobody’s perfect. “This photo is hard for me to post,” Karina wrote in the

 Exercise is great for your bod (duh), but making certain mistakes can cause you to break out, develop a rash, or worse. Here are the most common ways your fitness routine might mess with your skin—and how to deal. Skin Infections Caused By Dirty Gym Equipment With so many people using the same exercise machines every

When an international super model dishes out beauty advice, you bloody well eat it up, especially when it’s Aussie super-mum and wellness-guru Miranda Kerr. The 34-year-old has dished on the one ingredient she swears by for healthy, glowing skin: Noni extract.  Thanks for having me @sephora SDCA #koraorganics #noniglow A post shared by Miranda (@mirandakerr)

While our common perception of celebrities is to think of them as flawless beings who have never had to deal with a rogue pimple in their life, the reality is they’re just like us and suffer through bad skin too, sometimes even worse thanks to the heavy makeup they need to wear for work and

UPDATE (June 15, 2018): YouTube-famous dermatologist Sandra Lee's TV series has an official premiere date, and you've got a little less than a month to brace yourself for what TLC is calling an "oozingly addictive" show. Originally believed to be called This Is Zit, the same name as the one-hour special that aired earlier this

One of the main risk factors for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), the most common cancer worldwide, is solar ultraviolet radiation. A new Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology study has found that different outdoor professions carry different risks for NMSC. In the study of 563 participants (47% women) consisting of 348 outdoor

Woman, 23, born without a vagina has become the first in the world to have one made out of FISH SKIN and she can finally have sex with her boyfriend Jucilene Marinho has a condition that left her without a cervix or ovaries A genital-shaped mould lined with tilapia skin was inserted in her intimate

Is it safe to get a "base tan" in the summer? No. There is no safe amount of tanning. Tanning isn't bad for you just because it comes with the risk of burning, which can cause skin cancer. Tanning is bad for you because your body doesn't even begin to tan until dangerous ultraviolet (UV)

In the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. In 2014 alone, there were almost 80,000 new cases, and by the end of 2018, it is estimated that there will be more than 90,000. Understanding the risk factors behind every type of cancer is important in our effort to minimize the