Psoriasis is common. About 2% of people living in the United States have this condition. 1 Most people who get psoriasis have white skin, but the condition develops in people of all races. Findings ...

Cold, dry weather, sun damage, and frequently licking your lips are just some of the reasons your lips might feel dry and chapped. To prevent and treat dry, chapped lips at home, follow these tips ...

If you wake up to find a few large pimples on your otherwise clear face, you may consider that severe acne. Likewise, a breakout of whiteheads and blackheads before a first date may seem like severe ...

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 ...

It’s possible to tighten your skin without a facelift. Do you find yourself gently pulling back skin on your face when you look in the mirror and wishing it would stay there? Does the jiggle in your ...

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 ...

How do dermatologists diagnose lichen planus? A dermatologist often can tell whether you have lichen planus by looking at your skin, nails, and mouth. To make sure that you have lichen planus, a ...

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.

This 25-year-old woman has had acne for years. Acne can be particularly frustrating for adults. A treatment that worked so well during our teen years can be useless or even make acne worse. If this ...

Before and after tumescent liposuction: This 53-year-old woman had tumescent liposuction to flatten her belly, which improved the results from diet and exercise. Liposuction is a type of surgery used ...

This skin cancer often develops on the head or neck and can look like a sore. Because MCC is so aggressive, finding it early can be life-saving. Key facts about this skin cancer that can help you find ...

Stings from bees, wasps and hornets can be painful. To treat a sting and help relieve the pain, dermatologists offer these tips. It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully ...