In skin, some aberrant adult epidermal stem cells turn on SOX9, kickstarting a process that ultimately activates cancer genes. Early on, every stem cell faces a fateful choice. During skin development ...

RIPK1 inhibition reduced inflammation and keratinocyte cell death in lichen planus and CLE models. Could this be a new ...

The skin acts as the body's first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength.

A vitamin commonly found in fresh fruits and vegetables could help slow one of the visible signs of aging: thinning skin. A new study has found that nourishment with vitamin C boosts epidermal ...

Perhaps best known as a immune-system boost or antidote to scurvy, vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes responsible for cell growth. By promoting DNA demethylation, ...