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Fears as ancient skin disease surges across Florida… and scientists zero in on

A 4,000-year-old disease has made a shocking comeback in Florida, leaving officials scrambling to uncover the cause.The Florida Department of Health has reported 17 cases of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, in the north and…

Are peptide creams REALLY worth it? Experts reveal what they can do for sagging skin –

Peptides have become one of the most hyped ingredients in skincare, appearing in everything from £15 serums to designer creams costing hundreds of pounds – and if you have been left wondering what they actually are, you are not alone.Put…

The 10 deadly signs of skin cancer that are NOT moles. As we bask in soaring

It is no exaggeration to say Britain is in the grip of a skin cancer crisis, with cases reaching record levels.Melanoma – the deadliest form – is at an all-time high, with nearly 21,000 Britons diagnosed every year. And it's a trend…

Footballer Paul Merson recalls terrifying moment he was told he had deadly skin cancer at

When the time came for Paul Merson to hang up his boots, he had already enjoyed a footballing life many could only imagine. The former midfielder won six trophies with Arsenal, a club he made more than 400 appearances for, and…

The magic pill from the 1960s that gave me clear skin and boosted my weight loss… and

It wasn’t until her 30s that Jessica Line began to develop acne.The radiologist had always had perfect skin – even through her teens. But suddenly she found herself experiencing painful flare-ups of angry bumps across her jaw and lower…

Skin cancer cases in the UK hit record highs as charity issues urgent sun safety warning

Rates of the deadliest form of skin cancer have reached an all time high in the UK, worrying new analysis has revealed. Nearly 21,000 Britons are diagnosed with melanoma each year, according to data from Cancer Research UK. Cases of the…

The $3 ‘superfood’ that can protect skin against sun damage and aging, according to a…

Eating grapes daily changes how skin genes behave, helping protect against the aging and damaging effects of the sun. New research found that eating three servings of grapes daily for two weeks changed gene activity in the skin, and the…

I have dry, flaky and itchy patches of skin on fingers. They are now spreading and it’s

I’ve suffered mild psoriasis all my life. Then, during the Covid pandemic, my condition became far worse. It’s everywhere now and very painful. What should I do?Dr Ellie replies: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition, and flare-ups…

Diet inspired by the Bible touted as helpful for depression, bad skin and processed food

A new dieting trend is turning back the clock on healthy eating, claiming that only consuming foods mentioned in the Bible can help with everything from bad skin to toxic relationships.The diet called 'biblical eating' has become a…