In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.

Researchers from Auburn University, in a landmark collaboration with Brazil's Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), the world's ...

Spots can also look very different depending on your skin tone. Some pink, red, or brown spots are more obvious on fair to ...

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a small mite is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch ...

A big freckle or a sunspot? A flat mole or a dark freckle? Here’s how to tell the difference between the three – and when to ...

Spring temperatures are here! Spring has sprung in the Kansas City area. While many of us have been excitedly awaiting the ...

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless, common skin condition that becomes more common with age. It happens when your sebaceous oil glands make too much oil that gets trapped under your skin and ...

A new decade brings new skin concerns. “Aging seems to appear rather dramatically and suddenly in your 40s due to the onset of hormonal changes,” says Dr. Zenovia Gabriel, a Newport Beach ...

Red spots on the skin can appear for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless to potentially serious conditions. They can be caused by simple irritants like dermatitis, infections such as ringworm, ...

It is spread to humans through the bite of infected larval mites or chiggers. The study of 32,000 people in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, shows scrub typhus to be a leading yet under-recognised cause ...

You may be able to reduce the oil on your skin with certain products, including honey and aloe. Habits like avoiding fried foods may also help. Oily skin is the result of the overproduction of ...

How to Tell if You Have Petechiae If you’re wondering whether a rash is petechial, press a clear glass to the surface of your skin. If the spots disappear under pressure, they are blanching. This ...