The fine ridges on the skin emerge and crash each other during fetal development, which creates complex and unique patterns of fingerprints. Check out this article to learn more about this natural process of fingerprint patterning.
When do dark circles under the eyes not due to lack of sleep? Find out the several causes that many people may not be aware of, such as an underlying health condition.
A new eczema tablet was developed for those who are unresponsive to standard methods of treatment. Read on why National Health Service approved it for those with atopic dermatitis.
Face mites (Demodex folliculorum) might become a natural part of our skin in the future. Read more about these microscopic organisms and how they lived and evolved silently in our pores.
To create a more realistic and human-like robot, experts have developed living skin from the two main components of human skin. Click on to find out more about the robot's living cell and what separates it from real human skin.
Lupus patients have skins that vary from normal-looking to inflamed due to rash. Read more about why this difference occur among people with lupus and the factors that induce it.
A case study revealed the appearance of roundworms under a Spanish man’s skin. Learn more about the Strongyloides tercoralis nematodes larvae the doctors found.
Meet the world's most pierced man who had hundreds of body modifications, including in his private part. Read on to find out when body piercing is safe.
Rosacea is characterized by the redness of the skin with a bumpy texture that affects more than the cheeks. Here are some trigger foods that can make it worse and are best avoided.
Research has found that the depth of wrinkles caused by aging could be determined by the type of pillow one is sleeping on. Using a copper pillow can help improve the skin's appearance.
When fingers or toes are soaked underwater, they prune up fast, creating wrinkles that seem to have no use for humans. But experts say this is another example of the brilliance of evolution.
Scientists developed a new technology that will allow smartwatches to still measure vital signs of health even while it is recharging by using electricity generated by the human skin.
Researchers from Singapore created AiFoam or e-skin that is made by highly elastic, and spongy polymer material that mimics the human sense of touch to allow robots to feel nearby objects and repair themselves when damaged.
Warmer weather is expected to peak this week in the UK and experts advise the public to use sunscreen to protect their skin from harmful UV rays even when staying inside the house.