While medication can reduce (or clear) psoriasis, anything that irritates your skin can cause psoriasis to flare — even when you use medication. That’s why dermatologists help their patients manage ...

Both the CDC and the FDA warn against treating this common childhood condition on your own with non-prescription treatments. See what they recommend.

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help. It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the ...

If you have scleroderma, it can take time to get the diagnosis. Scleroderma is rare, and the signs and symptoms are similar to many other diseases. Doctors who most commonly diagnose scleroderma are ...

How do dermatologists diagnose lichen planus? A dermatologist often can tell whether you have lichen planus by looking at your skin, nails, and mouth. To make sure that you have lichen planus, a ...

How do dermatologists diagnose tinea versicolor? A dermatologist can often look at the skin and tell whether a patient has tinea versicolor. If there is any doubt, the dermatologist will do one of the ...

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help. It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the ...

How do dermatologists diagnose ringworm? A dermatologist can often tell if you have ringworm by looking at the infected area. Your dermatologist may also examine other areas of your body. It’s common ...

Rosacea patient before and after 2 laser treatments: After treatment (right), the many tiny blood vessels on this patient’s cheek cleared. If you have rosacea, laser or light therapy may be a part of ...

These tips, which you can do at home, can help ease the pain and itch from shingles. If you think you could have shingles, see a board-certified dermatologist or other health-care provider within 3 ...

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help. It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the ...

If your child’s eczema covers a large area or treatment you apply to the skin fails to work, your child’s dermatologist may recommend phototherapy.