While hantavirus is remains rare, dermatologists could be among the first to see patients with hantavirus infection because skin findings (petechial eruption, particularly axillary) can appear early ...

Women who have acne along their jawline and lower face tend to have good results from hormonal therapy for acne. Do you continue to see acne along your lower face, jawline, and neck despite trying all ...

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 ...

During their first appointment with a dermatologist, patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) often say they have pimples, sores, or lumps on their armpits or groin. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) ...

Do you continue to break out even though you’ve tried plenty of acne treatments? Are you convinced that nothing’s going to work, but given time, the acne will clear on its own? You don’t have to wait.

Rosacea patient before and after 2 laser treatments: After treatment (right), the many tiny blood vessels on this patient’s cheek cleared. If you have rosacea, laser or light therapy may be a part of ...

If you’re treating your acne but still seeing breakouts, it can be frustrating. Acne has many causes, and treatment looks different for everyone. Fortunately, there are some self-care steps you can ...

It’s an abnormal growth of skin cells, which is usually caused by the sun’s harmful rays. Caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Is skin cancer contagious? No The type of skin cancer a person ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. How do dermatologists diagnose prurigo nodularis? Your dermatologist can often diagnose prurigo ...

Dermatologists offer laser hair removal treatments, which can permanently remove hair, except for on a woman’s face. When it comes to removing unwanted hair, you have options. With so much ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 15, 2022) — Cold weather can be hard on your skin. When your skin becomes dry, as often happens in the winter, it can easily crack and bleed. When caring for a cut or other wound, ...

What are the signs of bedbugs? Having bite marks on your body is the most common sign of bedbugs. Most people are bitten while they sleep and do not know that they have been bitten until the next day ...