A Michigan Medicine study concluded transepidermal water loss can be used to effectively measure the severity of a patient’s ...

Hydration is the quiet foundation of healthy, resilient skin, yet it is one of the most misunderstood aspects of skincare. Many people assume dryness is the only sign of dehydration, but skin can feel ...

What's a Skin Test? The most common way to test for allergies is on the skin, usually the forearm or the back. To do a typical skin prick test (also called a scratch test), an allergist or nurse will ...

Using snail mucin on your skin hydrates and smooths fine lines. Snail mucin has been shown to help with wound healing and slow skin cancer, but more research is needed. People who are allergic to ...

Among 392 oral food challenges (OFCs) performed in 361 participants, 71.9% tolerated sesame reintroduction; success rates for sunflower and mustard were 87.5% and 82.1%, respectively. Skin prick ...

A mold rash is caused by an allergy to mold spores, which can be found indoors and outdoors in damp areas. Removing yourself from the mold source and using treatments such as antihistamines and ...

Using a new skin care product without testing it first can potentially cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system overreacts to an ingredient in the ...

The American Academy of Dermatology outlines the following steps to perform a patch test: Check whether they are carrying an epinephrine pen. If they are, follow the instructions on the side of the ...