Solar purpura is a common skin condition in older adults that causes flat, purple bruises to form on the skin due to chronic ...

Easy bruising can be due to various factors such as fragile blood vessels, aging, or certain medical conditions. Understanding the root cause is crucial for addressing it. As we age, our skin becomes ...

Leukemia bruises may look like large bruises or tiny dots on the skin. A person with leukemia has a high number of cancer cells, which crowd out healthy blood cells. Fewer platelets result ...

"It's one of my favorite moisturizers in the entire world," one dermatologist told us of this moisturizing cream for the body ...

Sep. 16, 2024 — Long-term data from a landmark international trial show about half of patients with metastatic melanoma treated with a combination of immune checkpoint inhibitors survive cancer ...

This type of skin would be welcome on the limb stumps of amputees, since these points of contact with prostheses are covered in thin, non-volar skin that can be damaged over time. Now, Sam Lee and ...

Hormonal changes may contribute to unwanted facial hair growth and hair loss on the scalp. Additionally, hormonal fluctuations can result in thinning skin, increased susceptibility to bruising, and ...

But, bruising can also occur, especially in people with a mosquito allergy, known as “skeeter syndrome." Skeeter syndrome is not typically a life-threatening allergy. Skeeter syndrome usually improves ...

That made me really happy.” — Parisa Syed, Healthline editor Healthy hair, nails, and skin require sufficient nutrients, including vitamins A, D, and E. While these are commonly found in a ...

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