White spots on your fingernails or toenails, called leukonychia, can have a variety of causes—from simply hitting your nail ...

If you have thick, darkened patches of skin on your neck, armpits, or groin that feel soft and smooth, you might have a ...

According to Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, the rate at which an individual's fingernails grow could offer insights into how long ...

According to Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, your nails are actually a clear sign of ...

Dr Grant said: “I recommend keeping a close eye on dry or cracked skin as it can be a telltale sign of psoriasis. Dry skin ...

Ridges in nails can develop due to a current or past illness or injury. A healthy nail is typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When there are ...

Composed of skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves, its main job is to protect your insides from elements ... Like other body systems, there are certain conditions that can affect the integumentary ...

From the mysterious white flecks that sometimes appear on nails to unusual ridging or changes in thickness, what do these ...

Chronic and/or excessive autoimmune responses can result in autoimmune diseases. In December 2024, the NIH Office of Autoimmune Disease Research in the Office of Research on Women’s Health (OADR ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Elon Musk debuted the Department of Government Efficiency recently at the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson enthusiastically predicted the coming Trump administration ...

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and increased awareness have led to better management. Parents should ...