Health Tip: Bring Moisture Back to Dry Skin

(HealthDay News) -- When skin is dry, itchy and flaky, giving it some extra TLC can help restore its moisture and natural glow.

Men Face Higher Risk of Infections Related to Health Care

WEDNESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Women are less likely to develop infections related to receiving health care than men, according to a large new study.

Daily Sunscreen Helps Middle-Aged Skin Stay Young: Study

MONDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- In the never-ending search for the fountain of youth, scientists have looked everywhere under the sun. But a group of Australian researchers now report that the answer lies out of the sun.

Sunless Tanners Still a Tough Sell, Survey Finds

THURSDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- In their pursuit of a golden glow, young American women say that beauty concerns, not health worries, will determine how willing they are to use so-called sunless tanning products, a new survey finds.

Weight Loss Might Ease Psoriasis, Study Hints

WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- People with psoriasis who lose weight could experience some relief from the symptoms of their chronic skin disease, according to a small new study.

Health Tip: Care for Your Skin Daily

(HealthDay News) -- Proper care of your skin each day can keep it healthy, supple and attractive.

As Summer Approaches, Experts Offer Tips on Preventing Skin Cancer

SUNDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and experts note that you need to protect your skin while spending time in the sun.

Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- The sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord, according to a new study in mice.

Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema

FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.