We all want a flawless, bright-eyed, smooth, clear face. But whether it’s spots, dry skin, flushed cheeks or cracked lips, we ...

Symmetrical—lesions appear to be distributed in a similar arrangement on differing sides of the body (Figure 3, see slideshow) Once the configuration and distribution has been determined, the next ...

Over 58 million Americans have actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. With this condition, you develop scaly, discolored spots called actinic ...

Angry-looking bumps and boils on your face may look like HS, but experts say they are likely caused by another skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that can cause ...

As a longtime health care provider, Amber Oberheim, APRN, always thought she was taking good care of her skin. She’s ...

Why has a 6-year-old boy with no previous health problems suddenly developed swollen eyelids and reddened patches of skin along with vesicles and erosions on his face, trunk, and limbs, and also ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help ...