Some rare skin diseases not only reduce the quality of life of patients, but also can be devastating conditions, leading to amputations or death. At the 31st annual congress of the European Society of ...

Sweating blood, also known as hematidrosis or hematohidrosis, is a rare occurrence. It may happen when suffering from extreme ...

That was a modest wager on a drug that stood a chance of becoming the first FDA-approved topical therapy for congenital ichthyosis, a collection of around 20 rare skin disorders that cause dry ...

Peeing more than usual and feeling more thirsty are symptoms of too much vitamin D. Learn why overdosing on vitamin D is preventable.

Of approximately 7,000 existing rare diseases, Orchard focuses on diseases present in children ... Ectodermal dysplasia can cause changes in skin and nails, loss of hair, dental challenges and issues ...

German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim has its first regulatory approval for spesolimab, its antibody therapy for rare and life-threatening ... treat other skin diseases, such as palmoplantar ...

Oct. 28, 2024 — Thin, stretchy skin -- like that of a pig or human -- significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials ...

When you injure your skin, a scar can form after the wound heals. Some skin conditions can cause a scar. If you had chickenpox or severe acne, scars may have appeared as your skin cleared.

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Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a general term used to describe a group of rare, inherited disorders that cause the skin to become very fragile. Any trauma or friction causes patients' skin to blister.