Skin Conditions

Two Very Different Causes, Similar-Looking ResultsRashes are among the most common reasons people seek medical advice, and sun rashes and bacterial skin infections can look [...]

Understanding When to Worry About a RashA rash appears, and the questions start. Is this serious? Should you call a doctor? Most skin eruptions resolve on their own within [...]

Understanding Poison Ivy Rashes and What They Really Look LikeEach year, between 25 and 40 million people in the United States experience allergic skin reactions after [...]

Why the Neck Is Prone to RashesThe neck is one of the most rash-prone areas of the body for several reasons. It is constantly exposed to friction from clothing, straps, and [...]

Does Poison Ivy Have Thorns?Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) does not have thorns, spines, or prickles of any kind. Its stems are smooth. This is an important correction [...]

When Dark Streaks Under Your Nail Demand AttentionA dark line appearing under a fingernail or toenail often gets dismissed as a bruise or minor injury. Most people wait weeks [...]

What Those White Patches Really MeanNoticing white spots on your skin can feel alarming. Most people immediately worry about serious conditions, but the reality is far more [...]

Why Prescription Retinoids Outperform Everything Else for Sun DamageYears of sun exposure leave their mark: fine lines around the eyes, uneven skin tone, dark spots that [...]

The Hidden Threat Above UsSunlight feels benign. It brightens moods, warms skin, and signals the start of a good day. The part you cannot see, however, works against skin [...]

Spotting the Difference Between Sun Spots and FrecklesThose little brown marks on the skin confuse a lot of people. Both involve excess pigment in the skin, but they arise [...]