Don't Want Rosacea? Drinking Coffee Might Help

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17, 2018 -- Contrary to popular belief, new research suggests that drinking coffee might be a good prescription for avoiding the unsightly skin condition known as rosacea.

The finding is based on an analysis of rosacea risk and dietary habits among nearly 83,000 women who were enrolled in a national nurses' study between 1991 and 2005.

Don't Pop That Pimple, Expert Says

SUNDAY, Sept. 23, 2018 -- It may be tempting to squeeze a large pimple, but doing so could make the zit worse, skin doctors say.

Up to 50 million Americans struggle with various forms of acne, particularly red, swollen, painful bumps that develop deep in the skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Shorter People May Duck Risk of Varicose Veins

MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 -- How tall you are might play a part in whether you are unlucky enough to develop varicose veins, a new study suggests.

Every additional 4 inches in height increases your risk of varicose veins by about 25 percent, said researcher Dr. Erik Ingelsson, a professor of cardiovascular medicine with Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stigma Another Burden for Many With Psoriasis

THURSDAY, Sept. 6, 2018 -- Though psoriasis is not contagious, many Americans shun people with the skin condition, new research indicates.

The study included a cross-section of about 400 Americans who viewed images of people with visible psoriasis. Large numbers wrongly thought psoriasis was contagious or only affects the skin, and about one-third said they wouldn't want to invite people with the condition into their homes.

New, Natural Pesticides Effective Against Mosquitoes: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 20, 2018 -- A new class of natural-based mosquito repellents appears to be effective, researchers report.

Each year, nearly 700 million people worldwide contract mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, West Nile, Zika and dengue fever, resulting in more than 1 million deaths.

A Vaccine to Prevent Acne? It May Be Possible One Day

TUESDAY, Sept. 4, 2018 -- Acne and adolescence go hand in hand. But researchers say the skin lesions might become a torment of the past if preliminary tests of an experimental vaccine pan out.

So far, the vaccine has only been tried on animals and human skin samples. It uses antibodies to target a toxin secreted by the bacteria responsible for acne, explained study author Chun-Ming Huang. He's a professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Diego.