Many medical devices and wearable health sensors work by shining light into the skin and measuring the signal that returns.

The VeinViewer projects a real-time image of veins directly onto the arm, giving clinicians a clearer view of vascular structure before inserting a needle. christiemedical / IG> Watch how it moves - ...

There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...

For years, conventional wisdom held that skin improvements among patients on GLP-1 medications were a byproduct of weight loss, which reduces inflammation. But doctors are spotting a much more complex ...

NEW YORK — The first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell product to target autoimmune diseases is showing promise for those with severe dermatologic manifestations, based on studies showing ...

Two products that are name-checked across Beauty Secrets videos and get-ready-with-me routines alike: retinol and tretinoin. While both retinoids appear similar at first glance (they both address ...

Everyday skincare may expose you to microplastics and plastic-linked chemicals tied to skin disease and hormone disruption; dermatologists urge safer products and packaging. The moisturizer, sunscreen ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — John Hudson Dilgen, 23, a courageous and inspirational Tottenville resident who was a vocal champion for research into his rare, painful genetic skin disorder, succumbed to the ...