According to the National Vitiligo Foundation, around 70 million people around the world have vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that causes white patches of skin. This condition is not contagious and
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Melanin is a substance produced by skin cells known as melanocytes, which are responsible for giving our skin its color. When these cells are damaged or impacted in some way
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A dermatologist's top tips for a healthy beard
How to care for facial hair
Healthy-looking facial hair starts with healthy skin. With the right skin care, it’s possible to prevent problems like dandruff, ingrown hair, acne, and itch.
To keep your facial hair healthy, follow these tips from ...
Isotretinoin: Overview
Acne can decrease self-confidence and may cause you to avoid social situations.
Isotretinoin (eye-soh-tret-in-OH-in) is a prescription medication for severe acne. This type of acne causes deep, painful cysts and nodules, which can be the size of a pencil eraser or larger. As ...
Back acne: How to see clearer skin
Dermatologists recommend wearing sweat-wicking clothes when working out.
If you have acne on your back—or “bacne” as some people call it—you don’t have to wait for it to clear on its own. Treatment and the right skin care can help you see clearer skin more ...
9 things to try when acne won’t clear
Popping a pimple often worsens acne.
Do you feel you’ve tried just about everything to get rid of your acne but still see blemishes? Don’t despair. To see clearer skin, you probably just need to make some changes.
The following tips from dermatologists can ...
9 things to try when acne won’t clear
Laser hair removal: Common misconceptions
A lot of misconceptions exist about what laser hair removal is and what it can and can’t do. Is it permanent? Does it work on light-colored hair? In this video, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Jacob ...
Sarcoidosis and your skin: Who gets and causes
Who gets sarcoidosis?
People around the world get this disease. Studies indicate that sarcoidosis is most common in:
Women
Adults (rare in children)
Scandinavians
In the United States, African American women tend to develop sarcoidosis more often ...
How to care for your baby's skin, hair, and nails
How to care for your baby's skin, hair, and nails
These five tips from dermatologists can make caring for your baby’s delicate skin, hair, and nails easier and less intimidating.
Bringing home a new baby is a time of joy and excitement. ...
I've been diagnosed with melanoma. Now what?
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 what happens next varies with each patient, there is a process ...
Skin cancer types: Basal cell carcinoma diagnosis and treatment
If you find a spot on your skin that you think could be a skin cancer, an accurate diagnosis and treatment are essential. The following explains how dermatologists diagnose and treat the most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma ...
Actinic keratosis: Diagnosis and treatment
If you find a spot or growth on your skin that you think could be an actinic keratosis (AK), it’s time for a thorough skin exam. Should you have an AK, an accurate diagnosis and treatment can:
Reduce your risk of developing skin cancer
Get rid of an AK, ...