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Diluted Bleach Baths Ease Kids’ Eczema
5- to 10-minute soaks, twice a week, prevent painful flare-ups, study finds

Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage
Study in mice finds ellagic acid, also in nuts, limits wrinkling

Low-Dose Acitretin May Reduce Nail Psoriasis
Study finds drug for skin condition cuts nail pain, too

Traditional Chinese Therapy May Help Ease Eczema
Teas, acupuncture reduce itching, improve quality of life, study finds

FDA Warns of Skin-Numbing Drug Dangers
Popular topical anesthetics can cause severe reactions when used improperly, agency says

Winter Is Tough on Feet
Doctors offer advice on how to protect against injury, discomfort

Obesity-Related Hormone Tied to Psoriasis
Higher leptin levels play role in immune, inflammatory processes, study says

Dry Skin? Don’t Let Winter Win
Here are tips for keeping supple in the cold season

Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show

Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
Traditional Chinese therapy proved helpful in relieving skin scaling, hardening, study finds