As you’re getting to know yourself in your 20s, dermatologists say you should also get to know your skin — and all your moles ...

If you’ve been treated for melanoma, you may never get another melanoma. Many people don’t. But it’s important to know that you have a greater risk of getting another one. Anyone who has had melanoma ...

You can have one type of psoriasis for years and later develop a second type of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a disease that can show up in various ways. Some types of psoriasis develop on the skin. One ...

Everyone gets itchy skin, but an itch that doesn’t go away can be irritating. To get relief and prevent more itch, board-certified dermatologists say you should try not to scratch. Instead, follow ...

For more severe cases, dermatologists may prescribe medications such as antibiotics, hormonal treatments like birth control pills and spironolactone that help reduce the effects of hormones on excess ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Do you develop welts or an itchy rash after you come in from the cold, especially on skin that ...

Cyndi Lauper has made millions of fans feel good with her chart-topping songs like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors.” Now she wants to help people with psoriasis feel good, or at least ...

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 ...

Have you tried treating dark spots on your own without getting the results you want? Do you see new dark spots appear as others fade? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Darks spots and patches ...

This skin cancer tends to grow slowly, so it often goes unnoticed for months—or even years. When dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) first appears on the skin, a person may notice: A pimple-like ...

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 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 ...