Psoriasis is common. About 2% of people living in the United States have this condition. 1 Most people who get psoriasis have white skin, but the condition develops in people of all races. Findings ...

Anyone can get scabies. Because skin-to-skin contact is the most common way to get scabies, the following people are especially susceptible: Having a weakened immune system also increases the risk of ...

If you’ve already read “What exactly is a birthmark?,” you already know birthmarks come in many shapes and sizes. Here you’ll see what the different types of birthmarks can look like. What it looks ...

If you choose to exfoliate, it’s important to do so safely so that it does not damage your skin. To safely exfoliate your skin at home, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists.

It’s possible to tighten your skin without a facelift. Do you find yourself gently pulling back skin on your face when you look in the mirror and wishing it would stay there? Does the jiggle in your ...

How do dermatologists diagnose herpes simplex? During an outbreak, a dermatologist often can diagnose herpes simplex by looking at the sores. To confirm that a patient has herpes simplex, a ...

These tips, which you can do at home, can help ease the pain and itch from shingles. If you think you could have shingles, see a board-certified dermatologist or other health-care provider within 3 ...

A virus causes shingles. It’s the same virus that causes chickenpox. In fact, to get shingles, you must have the chickenpox virus inside your body. Anyone who has had chickenpox has this virus. After ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease that occurs most frequently in children but also affects many adults. The Academy is publishing a series of updates to the AD ...

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 ...