What Vitiligo Patients Really Use to Treat Their Skin
Researchers surveyed over 200 people with vitiligo—a skin condition that causes white patches—to learn what treatments they actually use. They found that 41% …
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Dark Spots on Your Knuckles? It Might Mean Low B12
Researchers have discovered that darkening of the skin on your knuckles could be a warning sign that your body isn't getting enough vitamin B12. This vitamin …
Read MoreWhy Your Skin Needs Vitamin D: What Science Says
Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin," does much more than just keep your bones strong. New research shows it plays an important role in skin health …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Prevent Scars and Acne? New Study Says Maybe Not
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether low vitamin D causes keloids (thick scars), acne, or hypertrophic scars (raised scars). …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Affect Mouth Lichen Planus? New Study Investigates
Researchers in Pakistan studied 44 patients with oral lichen planus, a condition that causes painful sores and irritation inside the mouth. They measured …
Read MoreHow Doctors Treat a Rare Severe Skin Disease Called GPP
Researchers looked at how doctors treated patients with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a serious skin condition that causes widespread pustules and …
Read MoreCan Taking Hyaluronic Acid Pills Make Your Skin Look Younger?
Researchers looked at seven different studies about taking hyaluronic acid as a pill or supplement to see if it could improve skin health. Hyaluronic acid is a …
Read MoreHair Loss and Vitamins: New Study Finds No Clear Connection
Researchers wanted to know if low vitamin levels or thyroid problems cause a type of permanent hair loss called scarring alopecia. They compared blood test …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Helps Clear Psoriasis in New Study
Researchers tested whether eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, vegetables, and fish—could help people with psoriasis, a skin condition that causes …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Skin and Heart Health Together
Researchers are exploring whether vitamin D, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, could help people with psoriasis (a skin condition) while also …
Read MoreCould Probiotics Be the New Acne Fighter?
Scientists are exploring whether probiotics—the same helpful bacteria found in yogurt and supplements—might help treat acne. This review looked at research on …
Read MoreNew Form of Vitamin D Works in Skin Cells
Scientists discovered that a specific form of vitamin D called 1,24,25(OH)3D3 is fully active and working in skin cells, just like other known forms of vitamin …
Read MoreDead Bacteria Cells Could Help Wounds Heal Faster
Scientists are discovering that special components from bacteria—called postbiotics—might be better at healing wounds than live bacteria. Unlike probiotics …
Read MoreThe TLC Strategy: How to Fix Your Skin's Natural Protective Barrier
Your skin has a built-in defense system that protects you from germs, sun damage, and moisture loss. When this barrier breaks down, it can cause problems like …
Read MoreVitamin D Shows Promise for Treating Patchy Hair Loss
A new analysis of multiple studies found that vitamin D treatments may help people with mild to moderate alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair …
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