Hard skin on feet develops gradually due to constant pressure and friction. This thickening is the skin's way of protecting itself from mechanical str ...

What's that itch? Scratchy skin can be caused by a number of things, from the cold, dry winter air to allergens in the spring and summer. While the causes of itchy skin can be a literal pain to ...

It’s easy to assume that skin cancer happens only on parts of the body that are regularly in the sun, like your face, arms and neck. But it’s important to know that skin cancer may appear anywhere on ...

Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. With an uptick in COVID cases reported across Illinois this respiratory season, you might be on the lookout for certain symptoms in case ...

There is likely not directly infectious replicating skin in a condition known as "COVID toes," and that’s important to reassure patients, said Christine Ko, MD, professor of dermatology and pathology ...

Wouldn’t it be great to sail through the rest of winter with soft skin? For the 78 percent of us bothered by itchy or sore patches caused by cold weather and dry indoor air, help is here! Whether you ...

Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, new research suggests. The microbiome, or the collection of microbes living on and in the human body, ...

While usually harmless, persistent itchy feet can sometimes indicate underlying health conditions that require medical attention ...

Whether you’re an avid winter walker or simply notice flaking skin—wondering why your feet are peeling is a valid question. While peeling feet can be a harmless (yet annoying) issue, it’s still ...

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After a baby is born, one of the first things proud parents do is count the infant's fingers and toes. What happens when those digits look fused or stuck together? Medically, that condition is known ...