Diseases and Conditions

Recognizing Skin Eruptions and What Your Rash Is Telling YouA rash appears on your arm, and suddenly you're searching for answers. Is it an allergy? An infection? [...]

What Is Panic Disorder and Why Does It Need Treatment?Panic disorder is more than the occasional moment of anxiety. It involves repeated, unexpected panic attacks followed by [...]

When a Sunburn Becomes Something WorseMost people have experienced a sunburn at some point. Red skin, mild discomfort, and peeling are familiar annoyances. Sun poisoning is [...]

What Are Those Brown Spots Appearing on Your Skin?Those flat, brown patches appearing on the face, hands, and shoulders are likely sunspots, and they tell a story of [...]

What You Need to Know About Skin TagsThose small, soft growths dangling from the skin catch many people off guard. Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons, are among the [...]

What Is Merkel Cell Carcinoma?Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer that originates in Merkel cells, specialized pressure-sensing cells [...]

Recognizing Eczema Across All Skin TypesEczema affects approximately 30 million Americans, yet many people struggle to identify it on their own skin. The classic textbook [...]

That Stubborn Rash Around Your Mouth Has a NameRed, bumpy, scaly skin clustered around the mouth, nose, or eyes can feel impossible to treat. Many people spend months [...]

The Blanch Test: Your First Diagnostic StepBefore considering what might be causing red dots on the skin, there is one quick and informative test you can do at home. Press a [...]

The Most Common Mix-Up in SpringWhen pollen counts rise in spring, millions of people develop sneezing, a runny nose, and congestion that look almost identical to a cold. [...]