Bariatric surgery is a life-altering experience. No matter which weight loss surgery you choose, the procedure is expensive and will require that you make big changes to your lifestyle. As with any ...

A closed comedo is not open to the skin's surface and is commonly known as a whitehead. An open comedo typically has a dark appearance where air has oxidized the melanin pigment in it, and it is known ...

We know all too well the temptation to poke and prod when we spot a blackhead, even while knowing it will make it far worse and extend its time span. But we all want to do something, anything ...

Surgery for rheumatoid arthritis is typically used only when all other treatments have not worked. The type of surgery may depend on the affected joint and the severity of the damage. Healthcare ...

Mohs surgery is a highly specialized technique for treating skin cancer. Johns Hopkins dermatologic surgeon Elise Ng, M.D., explains the procedure. Mohs surgery is a precise and effective surgical ...

Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction and lift, is a plastic surgical procedure that can reduce the size of the breasts and change their shape. Michele ...