Keratosis pilaris causes tiny, rough feeling bumps to appear on the skin, most often on the upper arms and thighs. While treatment isn’t necessary for keratosis pilaris, if the itch, dryness, or ...

Whether your beard is close-cropped or full and bushy, skin problems can develop beneath it. With this expert advice from dermatologists, you can often treat five of the most common problems at home.

Checking your skin for signs of skin cancer can be lifesaving. It's a common misbelief that only people with light skin develop skin cancer. If you have a darker skin tone, you can get skin cancer.

How do dermatologists diagnose warts? Your dermatologist can usually diagnose warts by looking at them. If a wart is growing rapidly, looks like an open sore, or fails to clear with treatment, your ...

This dermatologist is using a dermatoscope to examine a patient’s scalp. Effective treatment for hair loss begins with finding the cause. To get an accurate diagnosis, it helps to see a ...

Treatment with isotretinoin often results in prolonged clearance of acne, which can be permanent for some patients. A course of treatment generally lasts about 4 to 5 months. It can run shorter or ...

Whether it’s rashes, wrinkles, psoriasis, or melanoma, skin issues can have a serious impact on your life. Dermatologists understand what’s causing your issue and the best way to treat it. If you’re ...

Watch this video for tips on treating head lice from board-certified dermatologists. Check for and treat head lice like a pro with these dermatologists' tips. Wet the hair of the affected child or ...

Partner with the expert for the best care. When you see the letters “FAAD” after your dermatologist’s name, it stands for: Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) The letters FAAD tell ...

Melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, develops on skin that gets too much sun. It can also begin in places where the sun rarely shines, such as your foot. Because most people never check their feet ...

If you spend a lot of time outside in spring or summer, ticks can attach to your skin and bite you. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to remove a tick and prevent tick bites in the ...

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. A ...