Patients with psoriasis are found not being properly treated in NHS dermatology units in UK and not receiving proper skin care treatment.

By itself, dry skin isn't a medical worry, but serious cases can result in cracks and fissures that invite infection and inflammation. This is one problem that hasn't suffered from lack of attention in the marketplace, though: there are dozens of creams and lotions for dry skin.

Persons who suffer from Morgellons skin condition report a range of symptoms including non-healing skin lesions associated with the emergence of fibers or solid material from the skin, abnormal skin sensations (such as stinging and biting or pins and needles) and non-cutaneous symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and short-term memory loss.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Division of Research launched a study to learn about an unexplained skin condition known as Morgellons.

Cosmecueticals, beauty aids that reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing new ways to treat aging skin.

The findings reveal that skin substitutes using living hair cells can increase wound healing.

Identifying indoor tanning behavior patterns can help physicians tailor prevention messages. One size fits all does not apply when it comes to indoor tanning.

New research illuminates the mechanical factors that play a critical role in the differentiation and function of fibroblasts, connective tissue cells that play a role in wound healing and scar tissue formation.

HealthCentral Network has launched MySkinCareConnection.com, a condition-specific site that educates and informs online users about acne, aging skin, rosacea and other skin-related problems. MySkinCareConnection.com provides reliable medical information and a community forum for patients, medical professionals and others in the Skin Care community.

Oprah's favorite things today featured Clarisonic Skin Care System, which Oprah Winfrey says "a miracle massage for your face."

Innovative Custom Products announces lead products in the CureCeuticals line, which are Cure Toenail Fungus and Cure Athlete's Foot.

Staph infections (also called superbug) tend to be pus-producing. Staph infection is a common minor skin infections caused by staph. Learn how to prevent your skin from staph infection.

L'Oreal Paris introduces Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream with Mexoryl SX, a new daily moisturizer with advanced UV protection that protects against both short and long UVA rays -- the number one cause of skin aging.

Save Your World is the first American company to introduce a full line of skin care products infused with pure Organic Yerba Mate and pure Organic Aloe Vera.

The pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair color in mammals, is produced in specialized cells called melanocytes and then distributed to other cells. But not every cell in the complex layers of skin becomes pigmented. The question of how melanin is delivered to appropriate locations may have been answered by a study from researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC).

As a recognized provider of quality skincare products, LovelySkin.com explained the importance of the FDA decision to improve sunscreen labeling.