Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Thin skin is most common in older adults and usually appears on the face, arms, and hands. UV light from the sun can cause skin to become thin and ...

Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...

Yousuf Mohammed receives funding from U.S FDA grants. This article reflects the views of the author and should not be construed to represent views or policies. Khadeejeh AL-Smadi does not work for, ...

Dry or peeling skin on or around your vulva can occur with some skin conditions and infections, including a vaginal yeast infection. You may also have other symptoms like burning or itching. Share on ...

Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2013;8(5):457-465. While treatments for vulvovaginal atrophy have often focused on the vagina, it is critical to address care for the vulvar vestibule as well. The ...

What is Geographic Atrophy (GA)?Geographic Atrophy is a late-stage form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that causes progressive damage to the macula, the central area of the retina.