July 16, 2020

Skin Cream May Offer New Treatment Option for Psoriasis

WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 -- A cream medication that eases skin inflammation might offer a safer treatment option for people with psoriasis, a new clinical trial suggests.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects more than 8 million Americans, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. The disease arises from an abnormal immune response that triggers rapid turnover of skin cells, causing them to pile up on the skin's surface.

June 29, 2020

How to Prevent and Treat Nail Psoriasis at Home

SUNDAY, June 21, 2020 -- Psoriasis causes painful skin rashes and joints but can also affect the nails, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Most of the nearly 8 million Americans who suffer from psoriasis will develop nail psoriasis at some time. That's why it's important to check fingernails and toenails for signs of psoriasis, which may include nail dents, lifting, discoloration, thickening and crumbling.

June 29, 2020

'COVID Toe' Lesions Probably Not Caused by COVID-19, Studies Find

THURSDAY, June 25, 2020 -- Two new studies strongly suggest that the so-called "COVID toe" lesions that have popped up among some Americans during the pandemic may not be caused by infection with the new coronavirus after all.

Despite intensive testing over a wide time period, none of the 51 study patients afflicted with the reddened, tender toes came up positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

June 18, 2020

Despite Threat of Lyme Disease, Tick Control Lags Across U.S.

WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- Tick monitoring and control is lacking in much of the United States despite a steady increase in tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, a new study finds.

In the United States, tick-borne illnesses more than doubled between 2004 and 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 15, 2020

Milk Chocolate, Dairy and Fatty Foods Tied to Acne in Adults

THURSDAY, June 11, 2020 -- Are you plagued by acne even though you're way past puberty? A new report might have you avoiding certain foods.

The study of more than 24,000 French adults found that sweet and greasy fare -- especially milk chocolate, sweetened drinks, dairy products, and sugary or fatty foods -- all appeared to raise the odds for zits.

June 15, 2020

Protect Yourself From Sun to Prevent Skin Cancer

SATURDAY, May 30, 2020 -- Headed to the beach or park for a little fresh air? Don't forget your sun protection, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans, but many don't protect themselves from harmful UV rays.