Dust bathing among birds and mammals is done to deter parasites, regulate body heat, and remove excess skin debris and oils.

Dust bathing among birds and mammals is done to deter parasites, regulate body heat, and remove excess skin debris and oils.

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Here’s what eyelash mites really are, why they sometimes become a problem and how to prevent that from happening.

Compared with the conventional skin prick test (SPT), the novel Skin Prick Automated Test (SPAT) shows equivalent accuracy to ...

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While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

Known to science as Dermatobia hominis, the human botfly can be found across Central and South America. A reasonably common ...