When you look in the mirror, do you see deep frown lines? These lines bother many people. To diminish these lines, many choose botulinum toxin therapy. Patients like that they can return to most ...

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 ...

This skin cancer often develops on the head or neck and can look like a sore. Because MCC is so aggressive, finding it early can be life-saving. Key facts about this skin cancer that can help you find ...

Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. You’ll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. Mollusca (the bumps) rarely appear on the palms or the soles, but you can get them in the ...

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 ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

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 ...

Bites on your body: If you have bedbugs, you’re likely to have bites. Bedbug bites usually cause itchy welts. These welts usually appear in a zigzag pattern as show in the photo below. When bedbugs ...

Bites on your body: If you have bedbugs, you’re likely to have bites. Bedbug bites usually cause itchy welts. These welts usually appear in a zigzag pattern as show in the photo below. When bedbugs ...

Although first-degree burns are not as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated. To treat a first-degree burn at home, follow these tips ...

How do dermatologists diagnose lichen planus? A dermatologist often can tell whether you have lichen planus by looking at your skin, nails, and mouth. To make sure that you have lichen planus, a ...

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.