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This comprehensive skin conditions guide features it all, from the common to the rare. Learn how to thrive with various skin concerns and in any condition.
Learn the top 10 medical treatments for getting rid of old scars, plus natural remedies.
Whether you’re looking to remove a mole to have it tested for skin cancer, or simply…
From lightening creams and OTC peels to laser therapy, there are many different treatments…
Ashy skin is relatively common. Causes include harsh weather, irritating skin products, or…
Doing a regular at-home skin care self-exam can be a relatively easy way to reduce your…
Actress Vanessa Lachey talks with Healthline about her lifelong experience with hives, how…
Red spots on the skin can be caused by a number of skin conditions, including things like pityriasis rosea and heat rash…
Lumps under the skin form for many reasons. While many causes are benign, some may require medical assistance.
Skin rashes can be caused by minor irritations or allergies, while others are more serious.
Itchy skin is an irritating and uncontrollable sensation that makes you want to scratch for relief. We’ll discuss causes of…
The future of dermatology has arrived.
Keloids are smooth, hard growths that can form when scar tissue grows excessively. They can be much larger than the original wound. Keloids aren't harmful, though they may create cosmetic concerns…
Birthmarks, freckles, and moles are among the individual characteristics that…
What causes eczema scars? How do they appear on different skin tones? Learn…
Hyperpigmentation of the skin is an aesthetic rather than a medical concern for people most of the time. Well share 10…
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that causes skin to darken. While typically harmless, increased skin pigmentation can be…
Hyperpigmentation on your buttocks can feel embarrassing, but it’s common. Here’s why it happens, how to treat it, and the…
Hypopigmentation refers to an area of skin that’s lighter than your overall skin tone. Here’s what can cause this and how…
Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin is darker than the surrounding skin. The condition can affect Black people…
Ryan Murphy shares the unique challenges he faces as an elite swimmer living with atopic…
Eczema can affect people of color differently, and symptoms can vary across different…
Here are 15 tips for showering if you have eczema. Bathing is an important part of skin…
Changing the gut microbiome may be a useful treatment strategy to improve eczema.
Eczema tends to be worse among Black people than white people. An expert explains the…
It took a long time to recognize how my eczema was having a negative effect not only on my…
You may be wondering if apple cider vinegar can help with your psoriasis symptoms. Learn…
There may be no cure for psoriasis, but many at-home treatments, such as turmeric and…
Many people with psoriasis develop nail changes, such as pitting, nail bed separation, and…
Wondering which skin care lotions may be your best first-line treatment for psoriasis…
Practicing self-care can help you cope with a chronic skin condition like psoriasis…
Author Rachael Zimlich shares her psoriasis diagnosis story. And how after years of pine…
Currently, there's no cure for rosacea, but researchers are working to understand the…
There are many rosacea natural treatments that are popular alternatives to cosmetics and…
There’s no one recommended rosacea diet for reducing flare-ups. However, there are several…
Find out the common symptoms, triggers, and basic care for the skin condition…
Different types of lasers are effective at treating different symptoms of rosacea. Not…
While there’s no cure for rosacea, treatments and lifestyle changes can help make a…
Do you have sores near your mouth or persistent itchiness in your groin area? Are you…
We explain some cold sore remedies with products you might already have at home and break…
Do you know how to tell the difference between a cold sore and a pimple? Both may look the…
Learn about eight things you can do in the early stages of a cold sore to help manage…
You can spread the virus that causes cold sores even when you don’t have symptoms, but…
Cold sores are painful, open blisters that develop in or around your mouth, usually on…
Because cancer can be very serious, it’s important to know the difference between a rash caused by irritation and one caused…
What does skin cancer look like? View photos of different types of skin cancer and learn about the risk factors and treatment.
Skin cancer typically has warning signs. Some symptoms are fairly obvious. Others are more subtle and harder to spot. Learn…
Though less common, Black people can get skin cancer. For this reason, skin cancer is often diagnosed later in Black people…
The ABCDE rule for skin cancer is a handy acronym that can help identify potential skin cancers. Here's how to use it.
Screening for skin cancer involves close examination of the skin. A dermatologist will examine your skin, paying careful…
While most bug bites cause only mild symptoms, some bug bites can transmit disease. Read…
Learn everything you need to know about tick bites.
The best way to know if you’re dealing with bedbugs is to look for evidence of them in…
Wasp stings can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without…
Bitten by a mosquito? Chances are you’ll develop a red, swollen bump. Here are 16 things…
Some spider bites can lead to serious complications if left untreated. That’s why it’s…
Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors including dehydration, aging, seasonal…
Dry skin patches may be temporary, or they could last longer. Here are possible causes of…
How can you treat dry skin from the comfort of your home? We’ll review eight home remedies…
Caring for your skin requires a daily routine that's part cleansing and part moisturizing…
Moisturizers can help relieve dry skin, but they’re not always effective. Here's why you…
Severe dry skin is a common condition that typically responds well to treatment. Some…
Shingles, sometimes called herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster…
Acupuncture may help ease the pain of shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Learn more.
Although it’s more common in older adults, young adults can also get shingles. Learn more…
Shingles happens when the chickenpox virus, varicella-zoster, reactivates in your body. It…
There are many steps you can take to care for your skin if you have a shingles rash. Learn…
Eating a balanced diet that’s low in high glycemic carbohydrates and processed foods can…
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which the cells that produce skin pigment are attacked and destroyed. There's anecdotal evidence that eating and avoiding certain foods can improve vitiligo…
Vitiligo is a medical condition that causes white patches on your skin. Learn…
Vitiligo treatment involves stopping the progression of pigment loss or…
Experts generally agree that psoriasis and vitiligo are connected. Find out how…
Find out how to remove skin tags through home remedies and other options.
Skin tags are common, noncancerous skin growths. Check with your dermatologist if a skin growth changes. See pictures and…
You can be born with moles and get new ones. Because they're so common, you might not give much thought to those on your skin…
There are three main types of moles, also called nevi. Do you know which types you have? Get to know more about moles and why…
Moles and skin tags are skin growths that have different causes and appearances. We explain the similarities, differences…
Itchy varicose veins can have an impact on your daily life even when they’re not harmful…
Ayurvedic treatments for varicose veins has not been well studied. We'll discuss what we…
Varicose veins can cause pain, itching, and discomfort. Try these at-home remedies for…
Most people don’t develop serious problems from varicose veins. Although rare, there can…
Here’s what to know about sclerotherapy, how it works, how much it costs, and side effects…
Varicose eczema is a skin condition that affects your lower legs if you have varicose…
We’ll show you what keratosis pilaris, or chicken skin, looks like, as well as its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and…
Despite what you might read on the internet, your diet does not cause or cure keratosis pilaris. We'll explain what the…
Psoriasis and keratosis pilaris both occur in patches and tend to run in families, but the similarities end there. Here’s how…
Here’s what you need to know about birthmarks, treatment options, and possible surgical…
Depending on the type of birthmark you have, several treatments are available to remove or…
Birthmarks are very common, and there are different types. We’ll discuss how common each…
Port-wine stains are pink or purple birthmarks. They’re usually harmless, but some people…
A congenital nevus is a common type of birthmark. Learn more about the different types and…
Strawberry nevus is a fancy name for a red birthmark. This red tinge of skin comes from a…