Apr 3, 2023 · Using a combination of sequencing techniques, researchers from NIAMS and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) surveyed the skin microbiome of …

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most …

Dry skin. Itching. Redness of the skin. Cracking of the skin. Scales on the skin that are white, gray, or brown and have the following appearance: Small and flaky. Large, dark, plate-like …

The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to …

Vitiligo is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color. This happens when melanocytes – skin cells that make pigment – are attacked and …

There are four major types of epidermolysis bullosa. The skin has a top or outer layer, called the epidermis, and a dermis layer that is underneath the epidermis. The basement membrane is …

Jan 16, 2025 · This layer of skin has blood vessels, nerve endings, and oil and sweat glands. The hypodermis (hai-pow-DUR-muhs) is the deepest layer of skin. It helps you store energy and …

Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures in skin that form hair. While hair can be lost …

Jan 16, 2025 · Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for a range of health conditions related to arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases Health Topics A–Z This …

Studies of microbe-host interactions and of diseases triggered by bacterial, viral, or fungal skin infections, such as leprosy, acne, and post-herpetic neuralgia are considered. Studies …