Microscopic mites are part of human biology. Some live harmlessly in our pores but others can trigger allergies, inflammation ...

Imagine discovering that your pearl necklace was actually a string of parasites gorging themselves on your bodily fluids. That’s what happened to a baby spider in Brazil. But instead of helping the ...

Most people don’t realize their skin is home to tiny arachnids that live in pores and hair follicles. These microscopic mites feed on oils and debris, spending much of their lives hidden in the face, ...

Noticing extra hair in your brush this time of year? The cold weather is likely to blame.

First of all, don't freak out. You have definitely eaten worse — even if you didn't know it.

For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less ...

While "seborrheic dermatitis" (seb derm) may not be a household name, one of its most common visible symptoms—flakes that may be mistaken as dandruff—is very familiar. What you may not know is that ...

If your hair always seems to look and feel greasy no matter how much you wash it, you’re not alone. It’s a common struggle with plenty of potential culprits, including your hair and scalp type, ...

I discovered I was experiencing hair thinning in the most unexpected (and sort of embarrassing) way. During a visit home to see my folks, I bent down to grab a piece of mail my mom dropped. I heard ...