If you’re worried about getting melanoma, the most-serious skin cancer, you may be wondering whether you should have genetic testing. After all, genetic testing is now used find a person’s risk for ...

Although first-degree burns are not as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated. To treat a first-degree burn at home, follow these tips ...

What you see and feel differs with the type of impetigo. There are two types. The infection can spread to other areas of the body, where you’ll see this process begin all over again. This is one ...

Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them. If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help.

Everyone has sun-sensitive skin. It’s the reason we tan and sunburn. It’s why freckles, age spots, and skin cancers appear. Some people are born more sun sensitive than others. People who have an ...

Everyone has been there. No sooner did you or your child touch that old wooden bench when a small sliver of wood slides into the skin – causing a surprising amount of pain. Fortunately, splinters are ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

The results you see after getting a chemical peel depend largely on the skill of the person performing the peel. To protect your health and get the results you seek, you should see a dermatologist or ...

We don’t have a medical test that can diagnose cellulitis. Doctors diagnose it by examining the infected skin and asking questions. This information can help make sure you get the treatment you need ...

Prescribing coal tar: Dermatologists have been prescribing coal tar for more than 100 years to treat psoriasis. You’ll find many psoriasis treatments that contain coal tar. Some you can buy without a ...

Hand rashes can be frustrating, especially when the cause of your rash is unknown. To help prevent a hand rash, dermatologists offer these tips. Is the skin on your hands dry, thick, and scaly? Do you ...