Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...

Some of you may remember my thread detailing a rather stupid crash on my bike. As can be assumed, by now, these things have scabbed up. The abrasion on my knee produced the gnarliest scab of them all.

JASON: THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT. LET’S TALK ABOUT HALLOWEEN. AS WE PREPARE WE WILL SEE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WEARING SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP THAT LOOKS LIKE BRUISES OR SCABS ON THEIR BODY. BUT DO YOU ...

Megan Crome was diagnosed in March with a condition called topical steroid withdrawal. Topical steroid withdrawal can happen to people who use steroid creams for conditions like eczema. It's a poorly ...

Since my dermatillomania diagnosis in 2022, I’ve implemented quite a few changes in my day-to-day life — both holistic and environmental — that do a pretty solid job at keeping my hands away from my ...

Red dots may appear on your skin for various reasons, including acne, autoimmune conditions, insect bites, and viruses. They ...

Monkeypox lesions should be covered in their active phase. Last week monkeypox was declared a public health emergency in the U.S. and now with more than 8,900 confirmed cases of monkeypox, thousands ...