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Skin Health

Skin conditions can cause issues ranging from embarrassment to serious illness. Learn about symptoms and treatments, and how to protect your skin on a daily basis.

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Can Itchy Skin Be a Symptom of Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Can I Get a Tattoo If I Have Psoriasis?

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

Woman moisturizing skin

Skin Anatomy: The Layers of Skin and Their Functions

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

Surfactants in Skin and Hair Products

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Warts: Overview and more

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Sebum: What Is It and How It’s Produced

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Chemical Burns: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Silvadene Cream: An Overview

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Topical Steroid Creams and Ointments Work

By Heather L. Brannon, MD
How Melanocytes Defend Your Skin Against UV Rays

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Blood Blisters: An Overview

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Armpit Pain: Causes, Treatment, When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Itchy Face Causes and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
What to Know About Vellus Hair

By Heather L. Brannon, MD
Subcutaneous Tissue Is the Innermost Layer of Skin

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
The Anatomy and Function of the Epidermis

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How To Stop Itching

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Different Types of Topical Steroid Bases

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
The 8 Best Lotions for Dry, Cracked Hands in 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Benefits and Myths About Dry Brushing the Skin

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Hyperhidrosis: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Langerhans Cells Protect You From Harm

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Anatomy and Function of the Dermis

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Genital Rashes: Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Can Sunscreen Make a Tanning Bed Safer?

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Biggest Myths About Your Skin

By Heather L. Brannon, MD
Anatomy of the Epidermis with Pictures

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Lactic Acid Skin Care: Benefits and Drawbacks

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Anal Skin Tag Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Skin Ulcers: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Common Side Effects of Topical Steroid Use

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
How to Safely Use Topical Steroids

By Heather L. Brannon, MD
Topical Steroids Grouped By Strengths

By Heather L. Brannon, MD
How to Choose the Best SPF Sunscreen

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Common Skin Diseases and Conditions Explained

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Phototherapy: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Laser Hair Removal: Benefits, Safety, What to Expect

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD
Pictures of Skin Infections

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
What 9 Common Skin Rashes Look Like

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
What the Stages of Chickenpox Look Like

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
The 6 Best Collagen Powders of 2020, According to a Dietitian

Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Different Types of Itchy Skin Rashes

By Daniel More, MD
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Type II): Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne: Coping, Support, and Living Well

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Acne Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Acne Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne Conglobata: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Blackheads and Whiteheads in Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Cystic Acne Causes and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Difference Between Blackheads and Pimples

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Getting the Best Treatment for Your Moderate Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Causes of Nodular Acne and How to Treat It

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Milia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Causes of Acne in Older Women

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Severe Acne Symptoms and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne in Babies, Children, Teens, and Adults

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Identifying and Treating Closed Comedones

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Why You Need Comedolytic Products If You Have Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne Papules Causes and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Cell Turnover Links to Acne Development

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Overview of the Types and Stages of Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Overview of Nodulocystic Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Body and Back Acne Basics, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne Vulgaris: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Is It Possible to Shrink Large Pores?

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Possible Causes Acne After Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
What Are Pores and How Do They Contribute to Acne?

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Causes and Treatment of Comedones and Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
What It Means for a Product to Be Nonacnegenic

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How Glycolic Acid Is Used in Skincare

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
How to Treat Ice Pick Acne Scars

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD
How to Treat Mild Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Desquamation Process and the Outer Layer of Skin

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Learn How to Treat Acne for Normal Skin

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Comedonal Acne: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Infantile Acne - What To Do When Your Baby Has Acne

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
What Is Acne Mechanica?

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Acne Cosmetica Causes and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Dissecting the Anatomy of an Acne Outbreak

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
Learn What Excoriated Acne Is and How to Treat It

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Vitiligo: Causes and Treatment of Skin Pigment Loss

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD
The 7 Best Scar Creams of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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