Eczema, also called “dermatitis,” refers to several different rash-like conditions where the skin is inflamed, red and irritated. The most severe and long-lasting type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. During a flare-up, the skin becomes extremely red, itchy and scaly. …
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it rarely develops without warning, and the number of fatalities caused by melanoma could be greatly reduced if people were aware of the early signs and took time to examine their …
The telltale signs of aging skin—wrinkles, puffy eyes, age spots—may start to appear as we grow older. We can’t fight the aging process, but we can take steps now to help reduce and prevent wrinkles from appearing prematurely.
Many factors …
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 …
Skin cancer is one the most common of all cancer types, which occurs when malignant cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. More than 2 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United …
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 …