Facial Blemishes: Causes, Types, and Treatment
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
A blemish is a skin defect that appears in the form of a mark, spot, discoloration, patch, or other types...
Read moreJock Itch: Causes, Symptoms, and Medical Treatment
By Robert Signore, DO
Jock itch, also known medically as tinea cruris, is a relatively harmless skin condition that is characterized by the development...
Read morePossible Causes of Dark Circles and Treatment Options
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Everyone tends to get dark circles under the eyes from time to time. Dark circles are unlikely to affect your...
Read morePossible Reasons for Oily Skin and Treatment Options
By Lisa Stirling, MD
Oily skin is a common problem that affects both genders and usually worsens during adolescence. Excessive oil production is generally...
Read morePossible Reasons and Risk Factors for Bruises
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Bruises, known medically as contusions or ecchymosis, are characterized by skin discoloration, pain, and swelling. They develop when the blood vessels...
Read more10 Bad Beauty Habits That Can Damage Skin and Hair
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Many people are all guilty of trying out new beauty routines to pamper themselves, and at times, they end up...
Read moreItchy Feet at Night: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Lady Paula DeJesus, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
An itchy foot is an unpleasant sensation on your feet that urges you to scratch. A number of reasons can...
Read moreThe Different Stages of Frostbite and Ways to Treat Them
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Like water changes into ice at low temperatures, the skin can also freeze on being exposed to frigid weather conditions....
Read moreAthlete’s Foot: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Farid Quraishi, DPM
The athlete’s foot belongs to a group of skin infections collectively termed as tinea and is caused by a dermatophyte fungus that lives...
Read moreKeloids: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Robert Signore, DO
Keloids are an aggressive form of scars that usually develop due to excessive growth of thick, fibrous tissues over the site...
Read moreBlackheads: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
By Vindhya Veerula, MD
Blackheads are the mildest, least inflammatory form of acne but they are extremely hard to get rid of. Although blackheads...
Read moreDry Skin (Xerosis): Causes, Treatment and When to See a Doctor
By Maryam Afshar, MD
The skin is the largest organ of the body and acts as the first line of defense between the internal...
Read moreCellulitis: Causes, When to Worry, What to Do
By Maryam Afshar, MD
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It serves as the first line of defense against external irritants,...
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Body Odor
By Maryam Afshar, MD
Maintaining good personal hygiene is the best way to prevent body odor. This includes the use of antibacterial soap when...
Read moreCauses of Body Odor and Treatment Options
By Maryam Afshar, MD
Body odor (commonly referred to as BO) is the unpleasant smell coming from one’s body during profuse sweating caused by...
Read moreHead Lice: Home Remedies, Do’s and Don’ts
By Maryam Afshar, MD
Head lice infestation spreads at a rapid rate, with high chances of recurrence when not appropriately treated. Therefore, it is...
Read moreHow to Identify and Treat Head Lice Infestation
By Maryam Afshar, MD
Pediculushumanuscapitis, or the head louse, is a tiny 6-legged, pale-gray parasitic insect. Found on the head of people, these insects...
Read moreSkin Cancer: Risks, Treatment Options, and Lifestyle Changes
By Anne Truitt, MD
Multiple treatment options are available for skin cancers, each suitable to different types or stages. Moreover, patients can make certain...
Read moreWhat Is Skin Cancer and How Fatal Is It?
By Anne Truitt, MD
Skin cancer that is caused by the formation of malignant cells in the skin tissue is the most common cancer...
Read moreHome Remedies for Itchy Mosquito Bites
By Maria Vila, D.O.
Various remedies can be used to relieve the inflammation and itching associated with mosquito bites. However, it is best to...
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