Unprotected exposure to UV rays is a major risk factor for skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their ...

Every patient interaction, workflow improvement, and idea for growth can strengthen your practice’s success, allowing you to play a key role in driving both quality and revenue. Use our six tips on ...

While it may seem like the latest must-have ingredient of the moment, a type of retinoid was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as a topical acne treatment back in 1971. It was ...

Weeping eczema can feel uncomfortable and distressing. By partnering with a board-certified dermatologist, you can manage it at home and get relief. When fluid leaks from eczema spots and patches on ...

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 ...

People of all ages and races have this common skin condition. For most people, it begins at one of the following times: Before 2 years of age During the teenage years Because keratosis pilaris usually ...

It’s easy to see why people love dry shampoo. Apply a small amount to dry hair and you have a convenient way to soak up the oil, making your hair look clean. This can be helpful after a workout, when ...

So many things that touch our skin can irritate it or cause an allergic reaction, leading to an itchy and sometimes painful rash. When this happens, you have contact dermatitis. If you can find and ...

The scaly, greasy patches on your baby's scalp are called cradle cap. Follow these dermatologist tips to loosen and remove the scale to help treat cradle cap at home. Your new baby has the softest ...

When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin. However, it’s important to check the nails, too. Although rare, skin cancer, including melanoma — the ...

This is a rare autoimmune disease that can cause large blisters on the skin. Blisters can develop on other areas like inside the mouth, but this is rare. Is it contagious? No. Bullous pemphigoid is a ...

While anyone can develop light spots on their skin, these spots tend to be more noticeable if you have brown or black skin. Areas of lighter (or darker) skin develop for many reasons. Here’s why you ...