A mother in northern Nigeria is visibly upset as she clutches her two-year-old child, who has burns and discoloured skin on his face and legs. The 32-year-old used skin-whitening products on all ...

Alcohol may stimulate the release of histamines, which can cause the blood vessels under the skin to dilate. This can make a person’s complexion look flushed or inflamed. People of East Asian ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

The blood vessels swell and become blocked with blood clots, called thrombi, eventually damaging or destroying skin tissues. Sometimes, this can lead to infection and gangrene. Initial symptoms ...

A direct connection exists between the pancreas and diabetes. The pancreas is an organ deep in your abdomen behind your stomach. It’s an important part of your digestive system. The pancreas ...

Garcia described the case as a “death under investigation.” Samples have been sent for further testing in histology, toxicology, and neuropathology laboratories. Brett Gardner’s Son Miller ...

PostGraduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Department of Physiological Sciences − Pharmacology, Biomedical Institute, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro ...

This important study provides solid evidence for new insights into the role of Type-1 nNOS interneurons in driving neuronal network activity and controlling vascular network dynamics in awake, ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas often manifest as a skin rash. Although usually identified early, skin lymphomas can be mistaken for other skin conditions, delaying diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) ...