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

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 ...

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 ...

While most moles are harmless, you shouldn’t ignore yours. Melanoma, the most-serious skin cancer, can begin in a mole. A bleeding or itchy mole can be a sign of melanoma. If you are 30 years old or ...

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 ...

For anyone who has eczema, the virus that causes cold sores can lead to a rare infection that can be life threatening. This infection develops when the virus that causes cold sores, the Herpes simplex ...

Some children outgrow their eczema. Others continue to have eczema flares and remissions for life. Eczema can be treated. Mild eczema can often be treated with corticosteroids that you apply to the ...

Summer means spending more time outdoors. However, the increased exposure to things like sunlight, insects, and poisonous plants can cause some itchy and painful rashes. Fortunately, there a few ...

Birthmarks are common. Research shows that about 10% of babies are born with a type of birthmark known as a hemangioma (he-man-gio-ma). Most hemangiomas go away on their own by the time a child is 10 ...

Learning that you have melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, can make it difficult to hear anything else your doctor says. After leaving the office, you may wonder what happens next. While ...

How do dermatologists diagnose sebaceous carcinoma? If your dermatologist suspects that you have sebaceous carcinoma (SC), your dermatologist needs some essential information. Be sure to tell your ...

If you are diagnosed with MCC, dermatologists recommend that a specialized medical team with experience treating MCC deliver your care. This team should include doctors with expertise in different ...