On the skin, millions of microbial colonists quietly coexist with their host as microscopic allies that help maintain health ...

Skin (contact) allergy, the most predominant form of immunotoxicity in humans, is caused by small electrophilic compounds (haptens) that modify endogenous proteins. Approximately 20% of the general ...

Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, can cause dangerous infections in the skin and mucous membranes and may lead to cancer.

Constant sanitizing can disrupt the skin’s natural lipid layer, making it dry, irritated, and prone to breakouts. The skin ...

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," until they are excreted, new study finds.

In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox.

Jojoba oil comes from a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory properties. This article explains how jojoba could improve ...