Top 10 Causes of Contact Dermatitis  Common substances found in jewelry, perfume and home products may disagree with your skin

More Than Half of Elderly Report Sleep Problems  But simple lifestyle changes can improve rest, researcher says

'Thread Lift' a Low-Risk Alternative to Face Lift  In the outpatient technique, a thread under the skin pulls up sagging tissue

'Prebiotic' Reduces Risk of Eczema in Infants  High-risk babies who drank formula containing supplement fared better

New Sunscreen Promises More Protection  But the lotion won't change the rules on warding off skin cancer, experts say

Swat Out the Ouch  New tips offer relief for insect bites

Mapping the Back Helps Patients Beat Skin Cancer  Keeping track of blemishes spots melanoma early, experts say

Study Compares Psoriasis Treatments  Drug plus UV-A radiation comes out on top, researchers say

Guidelines Could Reduce Skin Cancer Over-Diagnosis  New rules separate out normal pigment cells from deadly melanomas

West Nile Laying Low, So Far  Officials predict more infections as summer heats up

Melanoma Education Protects Patients' Siblings  Brothers, sisters of people with skin cancer are at much higher odds for the disease, experts say

Get All the Buzz on Bug Bites  New tips on how to prevent, and treat, irritating insect bites

When Fireworks Injure, It's Kids Who Pay the Price  Approximately 85,800 children were hurt between 1990 and 2003, study finds

Think Safety First on the Fourth  Fireworks injuries are an unwanted part of Independence Day celebrations

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Protection  American Academy of Ophthalmology issues safety tips for summer

Campaign Helps Hispanics Enjoy a Healthy Summer  Free helpline will answer questions about summer safety

Extra Wrinkles a Bad Sign for Smokers  They may point to a heightened risk for lung disease, study suggests

Patch May Conquer Canker Sores in Hours  Maker says it cuts healing time to less than a day

Low Iron Could Help Spur Baldness  Review of the science suggests a link, experts say

Poison Ivy Getting Meaner  As C02 levels rise, the plant will become more abundant and toxic, study suggests

Good Communication Key to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care  It builds trust between doctor and patient, study finds

Baby's Rash May Predict Skin Ailment  Outbreaks on arms and joints could point to atopic dermatitis later on, study finds

Topical Gels Alone May Control Severe Acne  Antibiotics might only be needed over short-term, new studies find

Think You're Sun-Savvy? Check Here  Simple quiz dispels typical tanning myths

Hispanic Farmworkers at High Risk for Skin Disease  Better education and access to hygienic facilities could help, experts say