Affecting as many as 50 million people in the United States each year, acne is the most common skin condition in the country. It often begins during puberty, and it is especially prevalent between the ages of 12 and 24. Acne can cause oily skin and several types of lesions, including pimples. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and they can […]
There are several different types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell skin cancer, and squamous cell skin cancer. Melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer. It is more likely to invade nearby tissues and spread to other […]
What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can’t be passed from person to person. […]
What are age spots? Age spots are flat brown, gray, or black spots on the skin. They usually occur on sun-exposed areas. Age spots are also called liver spots, senile lentigo, solar lentigines, or sun spots. What causes age spots? Age spots are the result of an excess production of melanin, or skin pigment. Doctors don’t […]
There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (non-cancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags, benign lentigines, and seborrheic keratoses. Moles and Your Skin Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most moles appear in early childhood and […]
If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair. How to Prepare for […]
A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants touching you skin. This often causes an itchy, blistering rash. You can treat the rash at home if you: Have a mild rash Developed a rash on a small section of skin. To treat the rash […]
Skin checks are important to look for new and growing spots on your body that could be cancerous. Another important place to check for melanoma and other skin cancers is under and around fingernails and toenails. While anyone can develop melanoma on their nails, it’s more common in older individuals and people with skin of […]
