USA: A recent literature review published in Skin Appendage Disorders has raised concerns about a possible link between ...

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are ...

Imagine concrete healing its own cracks like human skin recovering from a cut. That's the vision behind the latest research ...

Minnesota Master Naturalist Tanner Barnharst reveals lichens in Minnesota’s urban, rural and in-between spaces.

There are so many reasons why someone may be dealing with vaginal burning. Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, ...

Lichen is an understated presence in our everyday world, often found clinging to trees and rocks. Its true beauty lies in its unique symbiotic system of fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, that form a ...

Dark underarms are super common, but there are easy ways to lighten them. Read on for dermatologist tips on how to lighten ...

Lichen planus is another autoimmune skin condition. It causes an itchy rash characterized by flat, purple-red bumps. The rash may develop on the penis, inner arms, wrists, ankles, or other body parts.

Innovative self-healing concrete developed by Dr. Congrui Grace Jin mimics lichen systems, potentially transforming ...

Brigham and Women's dermatologist Dr. Abby Waldman says people should not get a tattoo over an existing mole or birthmark. She also says it can be very expensive and time-consuming to remove a tattoo ...

Some people with darker skin may also develop AD that looks like lichen planus, a condition that causes an itchy rash and sores. If you have darker skin, you may not have redness, which is a ...