Unprotected exposure to UV rays is a major risk factor for skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their ...

Every patient interaction, workflow improvement, and idea for growth can strengthen your practice’s success, allowing you to play a key role in driving both quality and revenue. Use our six tips on ...

While it may seem like the latest must-have ingredient of the moment, a type of retinoid was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as a topical acne treatment back in 1971. It was ...

Weeping eczema can feel uncomfortable and distressing. By partnering with a board-certified dermatologist, you can manage it at home and get relief. When fluid leaks from eczema spots and patches on ...

While most moles are harmless, you shouldn’t ignore yours. Melanoma, the most-serious skin cancer, can begin in a mole. A bleeding or itchy mole can be a sign of melanoma. If you are 30 years old or ...

It’s easy to see why people love dry shampoo. Apply a small amount to dry hair and you have a convenient way to soak up the oil, making your hair look clean. This can be helpful after a workout, when ...

To prevent a nail injury, keep your nails short, choose the right shoes, and wear protective gear when playing sports. If you do injure your nail, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists ...

So many things that touch our skin can irritate it or cause an allergic reaction, leading to an itchy and sometimes painful rash. When this happens, you have contact dermatitis. If you can find and ...

What is cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are a diverse and complex group of rare cancers. Some types grow slowly and stay in the skin. Less frequently, the cancer spreads from the ...

While anyone can develop light spots on their skin, these spots tend to be more noticeable if you have brown or black skin. Areas of lighter (or darker) skin develop for many reasons. Here’s why you ...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) tends to go away on its own without treatment and without leaving a trace. Sometimes, your doctor will swab your mouth or get a stool sample. In a laboratory, these ...

Board-certified dermatologist Chris Adigun, MD, FAAD, recommends durable manicures like the one that you can get from dip powder nails for some of her patients. This hard-as-nails manicure can help a ...