Psoriasis (suh-rye-ah-sis) is a condition that causes the body to make new skin cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you may see thick, scaly patches.

While molluscum contagiosum may sound like a dreaded spell from a Harry Potter story, it’s actually a skin condition that’s relatively harmless. You can get molluscum at any age, but it’s most common ...

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 ...

EB is rare. It is estimated that between 25,000 and 50,000 people in the United States have EB 1. When a person has EB, the different layers of skin slip and slide against each other because the skin ...

Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. You’ll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. Mollusca (the bumps) rarely appear on the palms or the soles, but you can get them in the ...

The skin exam and information you provide are often enough to diagnose granuloma annulare. If it looks like you may have another condition, you may need medical testing. To test for another condition, ...

While working out has many benefits, including weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement, germs can thrive at the gym. This could put gym-goers at risk for a variety of common skin ...

Who should be providing your cosmetic treatment? Fillers and injections are medical procedures that are best performed in the office of a licensed physician, such as a board-certified dermatologist.

People who have lighter skin tones have a higher risk of developing UV-damaged skin. If you use a tanning bed, you have a higher risk of developing skin cancer Indoor tanning can increase your risk of ...

Learning that you have melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, can make it difficult to hear anything else your doctor says. After leaving the office, you may wonder what happens next. While ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Regeneron. If you find a spot on your skin that you think could be a skin cancer, an accurate diagnosis and treatment are ...

Do you know how to spot skin cancer? In this video, the American Academy of Dermatology used an ultraviolet camera to show people the sun damage hidden underneath their skin. While you can’t see all ...