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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 youâre looking to remove a mole to have it tested for skin cancer, or simplyâ¦
From lightening creams and OTC peels to laser therapy, there are many different treatmentsâ¦
Ashy skin is relatively common. Causes include harsh weather, irritating skin products, orâ¦
Doing a regular at-home skin care self-exam can be a relatively easy way to reduce yourâ¦
Actress Vanessa Lachey talks with Healthline about her lifelong experience with hives, howâ¦
Red spots on the skin can be caused by a number of skin conditions, including things like pityriasis rosea and heat rashâ¦
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. Weâll discuss causes ofâ¦
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 concernsâ¦
Birthmarks, freckles, and moles are among the individual characteristics thatâ¦
What causes eczema scars? How do they appear on different skin tones? Learnâ¦
Hyperpigmentation of the skin is an aesthetic rather than a medical concern for people most of the time. Well share 10â¦
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that causes skin to darken. While typically harmless, increased skin pigmentation can beâ¦
Hyperpigmentation on your buttocks can feel embarrassing, but itâs common. Hereâs why it happens, how to treat it, and theâ¦
Hypopigmentation refers to an area of skin thatâs lighter than your overall skin tone. Hereâs what can cause this and howâ¦
Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin is darker than the surrounding skin. The condition can affect Black peopleâ¦
Ryan Murphy shares the unique challenges he faces as an elite swimmer living with atopicâ¦
Eczema can affect people of color differently, and symptoms can vary across differentâ¦
Here are 15 tips for showering if you have eczema. Bathing is an important part of skinâ¦
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 theâ¦
It took a long time to recognize how my eczema was having a negative effect not only on myâ¦
You may be wondering if apple cider vinegar can help with your psoriasis symptoms. Learnâ¦
There may be no cure for psoriasis, but many at-home treatments, such as turmeric andâ¦
Many people with psoriasis develop nail changes, such as pitting, nail bed separation, andâ¦
Wondering which skin care lotions may be your best first-line treatment for psoriasisâ¦
Practicing self-care can help you cope with a chronic skin condition like psoriasisâ¦
Author Rachael Zimlich shares her psoriasis diagnosis story. And how after years of pineâ¦
Currently, there's no cure for rosacea, but researchers are working to understand theâ¦
There are many rosacea natural treatments that are popular alternatives to cosmetics andâ¦
Thereâs no one recommended rosacea diet for reducing flare-ups. However, there are severalâ¦
Find out the common symptoms, triggers, and basic care for the skin conditionâ¦
Different types of lasers are effective at treating different symptoms of rosacea. Notâ¦
While thereâs no cure for rosacea, treatments and lifestyle changes can help make aâ¦
Do you have sores near your mouth or persistent itchiness in your groin area? Are youâ¦
We explain some cold sore remedies with products you might already have at home and breakâ¦
Do you know how to tell the difference between a cold sore and a pimple? Both may look theâ¦
Learn about eight things you can do in the early stages of a cold sore to help manageâ¦
You can spread the virus that causes cold sores even when you donât have symptoms, butâ¦
Cold sores are painful, open blisters that develop in or around your mouth, usually onâ¦
Because cancer can be very serious, itâs important to know the difference between a rash caused by irritation and one causedâ¦
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. Learnâ¦
Though less common, Black people can get skin cancer. For this reason, skin cancer is often diagnosed later in Black peopleâ¦
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 carefulâ¦
While most bug bites cause only mild symptoms, some bug bites can transmit disease. Readâ¦
Learn everything you need to know about tick bites.
The best way to know if youâre dealing with bedbugs is to look for evidence of them inâ¦
Wasp stings can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and withoutâ¦
Bitten by a mosquito? Chances are youâll develop a red, swollen bump. Here are 16 thingsâ¦
Some spider bites can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Thatâs why itâsâ¦
Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors including dehydration, aging, seasonalâ¦
Dry skin patches may be temporary, or they could last longer. Here are possible causes ofâ¦
How can you treat dry skin from the comfort of your home? Weâll review eight home remediesâ¦
Caring for your skin requires a daily routine that's part cleansing and part moisturizingâ¦
Moisturizers can help relieve dry skin, but theyâre not always effective. Here's why youâ¦
Severe dry skin is a common condition that typically responds well to treatment. Someâ¦
Shingles, sometimes called herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the varicella-zosterâ¦
Acupuncture may help ease the pain of shingles and postherpetic neuralgia. Learn more.
Although itâs more common in older adults, young adults can also get shingles. Learn moreâ¦
Shingles happens when the chickenpox virus, varicella-zoster, reactivates in your body. Itâ¦
There are many steps you can take to care for your skin if you have a shingles rash. Learnâ¦
Eating a balanced diet thatâs low in high glycemic carbohydrates and processed foods canâ¦
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 vitiligoâ¦
Vitiligo is a medical condition that causes white patches on your skin. Learnâ¦
Vitiligo treatment involves stopping the progression of pigment loss orâ¦
Experts generally agree that psoriasis and vitiligo are connected. Find out howâ¦
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 andâ¦
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 skinâ¦
There are three main types of moles, also called nevi. Do you know which types you have? Get to know more about moles and whyâ¦
Moles and skin tags are skin growths that have different causes and appearances. We explain the similarities, differencesâ¦
Itchy varicose veins can have an impact on your daily life even when theyâre not harmfulâ¦
Ayurvedic treatments for varicose veins has not been well studied. We'll discuss what weâ¦
Varicose veins can cause pain, itching, and discomfort. Try these at-home remedies forâ¦
Most people donât develop serious problems from varicose veins. Although rare, there canâ¦
Hereâs what to know about sclerotherapy, how it works, how much it costs, and side effectsâ¦
Varicose eczema is a skin condition that affects your lower legs if you have varicoseâ¦
Weâll show you what keratosis pilaris, or chicken skin, looks like, as well as its causes, symptoms, treatment options, andâ¦
Despite what you might read on the internet, your diet does not cause or cure keratosis pilaris. We'll explain what theâ¦
Psoriasis and keratosis pilaris both occur in patches and tend to run in families, but the similarities end there. Hereâs howâ¦
Hereâs what you need to know about birthmarks, treatment options, and possible surgicalâ¦
Depending on the type of birthmark you have, several treatments are available to remove orâ¦
Birthmarks are very common, and there are different types. Weâll discuss how common eachâ¦
Port-wine stains are pink or purple birthmarks. Theyâre usually harmless, but some peopleâ¦
A congenital nevus is a common type of birthmark. Learn more about the different types andâ¦
Strawberry nevus is a fancy name for a red birthmark. This red tinge of skin comes from aâ¦