Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference
- Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. Learn more from WebMD about treatment options.
- Sun-Sensitizing Drugs
Sun-sensitizing drugs have side effects when people taking them are exposed to the sun. Find out more.
- CREST Syndrome and Scleroderma
Get information on CREST syndrome, also known as limited scleroderma, including its complications.
- Skin and Acanthosis Nigricans
Learn what causes acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition, and how it can be treated.
- Skin Conditions in Dark Skin
WebMD explains how skin conditions such as vitiligo, eczema, and acne affect dark skin more frequently or with more severity.
- Acrocyanosis
Learn more from WebMD about the causes and symptoms of acrocyanosis, a blueness of the hands and feet.
- Sunburn
Some people are more likely to get sunburned than others. Find out how at risk you are, learn how to avoid sunburn, and get tips on treating it.
- Contact Dermatitis: Facts About Skin Rashes
Contact dermatitis is a skin rash or irritation caused by touching something. It could be an allergic reaction or skin damage.
- Boils: Treatments, Causes, and Symptoms
Wondering how to get rid of a boil? Find out what causes them, what their symptoms are, and what to do if you get one.
- Life-Threatening Skin Rashes
Life-threatening skin rashes are rare, but when they do occur, you must identify them and go to a doctor quickly. WebMD tells you what to look for.
- Dermoid Cyst
A dermoid cyst is a saclike growth on or in the skin that is present at birth. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms and treatment of dermoid cysts.
- Erythema Nodosum
WebMD explains erythema nodosum, a skin condition that usually affects the lower legs, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Finger Infection Treatment
Finger infections can range from mild to serious. Find out how the various conditions are treated.
- Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings
WebMD explains allergic reactions to insect stings, including how to treat severe reactions.
- Medications for Skin Conditions
Learn about common medications used to treat skin conditions, including topical and oral drugs.
- Food Allergies and Your Skin
Learn the symptoms of a food allergy and what to do about them.
- Skin Conditions and Warts
Learn how to treat warts, which are skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Frequently Asked Questions About Skin
What does the skin do? How should I treat a sunburn? Get the answers to these and other common questions about the skin.
- Resources and Support for Skin Conditions
WebMD provides a list of resources if you are looking for information on various skin conditions.
- Hives and Your Skin
You've heard of hives but do you really know what they are? Find out more about this common skin condition.
- Skin Conditions As You Age
Youthful habits can impact your skin as you age. Learn more about common skin conditions in the elderly.
- Hyperpigmentation, Hypopigmentation, and Your Skin
WebMD explains pigmentation - the coloring of a person's skin - and what conditions cause too much or too little.
- Blisters, Corns, Calluses, and Your Skin
Three of the more common skin conditions that people experience are blisters, corns, and calluses. Learn how they are treated.
- Nail Fungus and Ingrown Nails
Nail fungus and ingrown toenails are common problems. Find out from WebMD how to prevent and treat these conditions.
- Skin Conditions: Understanding Your Skin
WebMD explains skin and its role in protecting against injury and infection, among other things.
- Skin Conditions: Pigmented Birthmarks
WebMD explains the two main types of birthmarks that are either present at birth or appear shortly after birth. Learn more.
- Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags
Learn about moles, freckles, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and lentigines and their relationships to your skin. Find out what they look like and how they're treated.
- Your Skin and Rosacea: Symptoms and Treatment
Red skin and bumps could be sunburn or acne. But they could be rosacea. Learn how to tell the difference and how rosacea is treated.
- Red Birthmarks, Hemangiomas, and Your Skin
Learn about hemangiomas, red birthmarks, and treatments for them.
- Your Skin, Pruritus, and Itching
WebMD explains the link between pruritus, or itchiness, and other medical conditions.
- Fungal Infections of the Skin
Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments for common fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
- Scars and Your Skin
WebMD explains scars and the treatments used to minimize their appearance.
- Cysts, Bumps, and Lumps on Your Skin
There are a number of skin conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear. This article covers some of the most common ones.
- Rashes
The the basics on some common types of skin rashes, including eczema, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.
- Perioral Dermatitis
A brief overview of perioral dermatitis, a facial rash that causes bumps to develop around the mouth.
- Understanding MRSA -- Diagnosis & Treatment
WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatments for MRSA, a potentially dangerous staph infection.
- Understanding MRSA -- Prevention
Learn about the prevention of MRSA -- a type of staph infection -- from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding MRSA Infection
MRSA is a contagious, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can become dangerous. Find out the causes and symptoms, and when to call your doctor.
- Vitiligo and Loss of Skin Color
Learn more about vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in patches.
- Staph Infection and Cellulitis
WebMD explains staph infections of the skin, including symptoms and treatment.
- Skin Cysts and Tumors
WebMD explains causes, symptoms, types, and treatment of skin cysts and tumors.
- Scleroderma
WebMD looks at the causes, symptoms and treatment of scleroderma, an autoimmune disorder that can damage the organs.
- Skin Conditions Related to HIV/AIDS
Because HIV/AIDS weakens the immune system, people with the virus are more likely to develop certain skin conditions. Learn more.
- Sporotrichosis
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sporotrichosis, an infection caused by mold spores that can range from mild to life threatening.
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
WebMD explains sclerotherapy, a tried-and-true treatment for spider veins and varicose veins.
- Cosmetic Procedures, Birthmarks, and Other Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
WebMD explains types of birthmarks and other common skin pigmentation disorders, including symptoms and procedures to correct them.
- Plastic Surgery for Burns and Other Wounds
If you have a severe wound, such as a burn, cosmetic surgery may improve its appearance. Learn more about plastic surgery from WebMD.
- Varicose Veins and Spider Veins: Symptoms and Treatment
Some people just don’t like the way varicose veins and spider veins look. Others get unpleasant symptoms from them. Learn about treatments and prevention.
- How to Use Insect Repellents Safely
Insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations. Learn how to use bug sprays safely and effectively.
- Diagnosing Skin Problems
WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose skin problems.