Consumer Reports highlights skin cancer prevention for dark skin, emphasizing sunscreen, full-body checks, and early detection to combat late-stage melanoma risks.

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and face, with the exclusion of the beard area in men. The episodes may last for weeks to months and occurs in all age groups.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Psoriasis and ringworm (tinea corporis) cause scaly rashes but have different causes and treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while ringworm is a ...

The Army is preparing to roll out a new policy that could lead to soldiers diagnosed with a chronic skin condition that causes painful razor bumps and scarring to be kicked out of the service ...

Officers are using a device that makes bruises show up better, which could improve conviction rates.

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DeepMind’s new AlphaGenome AI tackles the ‘dark matter’ in our DNA Tool aims to solve the mystery of non-coding sequences — but is still in its infancy.

Jock itch happens when a specific species of fungus builds up on the skin, growing out of control and causing inflammation. It’s also called tinea cruris.

There are four main types of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, including one that can form inside the body and a rare but dangerous kind that typically affects people of color.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that causes patches of lightened skin. Here’s how to tell it apart from other conditions with similar symptoms, including leprosy, melasma, and scleroderma.