Rare, deadly, and often missed, some skin cancers develop in areas that rarely see the sun. Scientists are still learning about them, but here's what we know.

Background:In obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), adipose tissue expansion (because of larger adipocytes) results in reduced microvascular density which is thought to lead to adipocyte hypoxia ...

Tactile sensation is important for the performance of daily tasks and prevention of injury. Full thickness wounds of greater than 4cm diameter will not spontaneously heal. Tissue engineering can be ...

In the lean, healthy state, adipose tissue (AT) has critical roles in maintaining organismal homeostasis. Paramount among the various roles of AT is the regulation of whole body metabolism. While ...

Endocannabinoids modulate insulin and adipokine expression in adipocytes through cannabinoid receptors and their levels are elevated during hyperglycemia and obesity, but little is known about how ...

It can take time to work. Some people treat their hives for 4 to 6 months before they see their skin clear. While it can be an effective treatment for many people, omalizumab doesn’t work for everyone ...

Humans are frequently exposed to quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) via direct dermal contact with disinfectants and personal care products. However, the dermal exposure, skin penetration, and ...

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a local anticancer treatment for superficial tumors which involves the administration of a chemotherapeutic drug followed by short, highvoltage pulses. Incipient clinical ...

Cite this: Management and Outcome of Children With Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses Caused by Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Medscape - Feb 01, 2004.

Cystic acne: This type is similar to nodular acne, but cystic acne bumps are softer than the hard lumps that nodular acne causes. Cystic acne bumps also have fluid in them, while nodular acne bumps ...