Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In most cases, hormones released during puberty …
Acne is the most common of all skin disorders, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties, many are affected into adulthood or even experience late onset …
Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful to your skin. Dangerous ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays damage skin, which leads to premature wrinkles, skin cancer and other skin problems. People with excessive exposure to UV radiation …
Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting millions of people. It occurs when your skin cells multiply too rapidly, leading to thick, red, and often itchy patches called plaques. These patches can appear anywhere on your body but appear on …
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Vitiligo is a skin condition where white patches appear on a person’s skin due to loss of melanin (the pigment in our skin).
The skin cells, or melanocytes, that usually produce skin color are destroyed, so the skin becomes …
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Uneven skin tone happens when areas of your skin are lighter or darker than other parts. It affects your skin’s overall pigmentation due to a pigment known as melanin. Disruption or damage to melanin-producing cells leads to changes in …
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Stretch marks are medically termed “striae” and are scars on the skin. They appear in areas of the skin that have stretched to grow and expand the body. They don’t cause harm or pain, but some people don’t like …
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If you experience dandruff and flaky, oily patches on your back, upper chest, and face, you may have a common skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.
A form of dermatitis, this type of skin inflammation most frequently affects parts …
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Autoimmune diseases can also cause skin diseases, such as Sclerodemera. While it is rare for this to occur, it can affect people who have a family history of suffering from such autoimmune diseases.
What is Scleroderma?
Scleroderma is also …
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Mainly affecting the skin on your face, rosacea is a long-lasting skin condition. Since the symptoms of rosacea can be similar to other skin issues like acne, getting your skin looked at by a board-certified dermatologist can help in …