Varicose and spider veins: Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often twist and can bulge above the surface of the skin. They may be blue, red, or flesh-colored. Spider veins often look like webs.

Using the right sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States. When shopping for sunscreen, your choices can feel overwhelming. You’ll ...

Guideline highlights. These guidelines are the AAD’s first guidelines specific to the management of pediatric AD, published with the objectives of appraising the evidence and pr ...

Also known as shave bumps or barber’s bumps, razor bumps are common in people who shave. These bumps are especially common in men who have a darker skin tone. Some men live with constant discomfort ...

Last time you shopped for skin care products, you might have noticed facial masks seem to be everywhere. Facial masks are marketed as products that can help improve your skin tone, texture, and health ...

Learn how to prevent and treat flare-ups while having warm-weather fun. Itchy, uncomfortable eczema can be an unpredictable condition. For some people, the dry, indoor air of winter causes flare-ups.

Wearing flip-flops or other shoes in moist areas, such as piers, pool decks, and public showers can reduce your risk of developing warts on your feet. It can be difficult to prevent warts completely.

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. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in ...

Are you 25 or older and seeing pimples, whiteheads, or blackheads when you look in the mirror? You’re not alone. An increasing number of adults, especially women, are battling breakouts. With so many ...

Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...

How do dermatologists diagnose alopecia areata? A board-certified dermatologist can often diagnose this disease by looking carefully at the area(s) with hair loss and your nails. To get a closer look, ...

Not everyone who catches the virus that causes cold sores has signs or symptoms. If you do, your signs and symptoms will depend on whether you: Most people catch the virus when they are a child. Not ...