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Vitiligo presents certain challenges for people with darker skin. An expert discusses these and newer therapies on the horizon.

A skin of color expert explains how a new treatment for vitiligo benefits those with the autoimmune condition, especially people with darker skin.

Read how one woman learned to celebrate the changes in her skin.

It's possible to have vitiligo and self-esteem. Read one person's account.

Find out if a biologic is a good option for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.

With chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives, some clothes are better than others. Get tips on what to wear and what to avoid.

People who live with vitiligo often doubt themselves. But the support and encouragement of others can help. Here’s one woman’s story of self-acceptance.

Vitiligo causes patches of skin with lost pigment, but it can also raise your risk of eye and skin damage from UV rays. Find out how new and old treatments may work for your vitiligo.

Should your skin tone affect your daily skin care routine? Find out what dermatologists say.

Some medications make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Find out how to take care of it.

Some skin conditions -- like eczema, psoriasis, and others -- may look different on different skin colors. Doctors, medical students, and medical illustrators are working to diversify images to reflect that.

Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. Treatments include steroid creams, immune-suppressing drugs, light therapy, and cell transplant surgery.

Learn about one man’s journey to accept and live -- and ultimately thrive -- with vitiligo.

When you’re diagnosed with vitiligo, you may wonder if it will spread, how to camouflage skin patches, and your risk for skin cancer.

Life with vitiligo can be tough but also rewarding. Here’s how to rise to the challenge.

Living with vitiligo can be tough, but finding a community of others can make a difficult journey much more bearable.

There are ways to manage this inflammatory condition that affects more women than men.

Learn more about treating hidradenitis suppurativa with biologics.

You may be able to figure out exactly what triggers the hives of chronic spontaneous urticaria. And if you can ID your triggers, you can take steps to avoid them.

A man who’s had chronic spontaneous urticaria for 10 years shares the things that help him manage day-to-day life and avoid flare-ups.

The hives that come with CSU don’t always go away on their own. Learn about new treatments that can ease your symptoms.

Learn about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), from spotting symptoms, to identifying triggers, and where to find treatment.

Chronic spontaneous urticaria can be persistent, unpredictable, and hard to treat. Here’s a look at how this form of hives differs from other types.

CSU and the hives that come with it require careful management. Medications, avoiding triggers, and making lifestyle changes can all help.

A long hot shower sounds great, but it isn’t good if you have sensitive skin. Learn how to take a better bath.

The first-grader's creative take on her school's "crazy hair day" is inspiring people all over the world.

If you’ve got chronic hives, talking about them can be difficult, especially if you’re starting a new relationship. Get expert advice on how to talk to those close to you about it.

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When you have chronic hives, medications help, but lifestyle changes can make you more comfortable, too.

Taking care of your skin can help ease your rosacea symptoms. See which regular products to avoid, which to use, and how to hide red skin and a red face.

These habits may make acne worse. Are you doing any of them?

Trying to figure out how to pop a pimple? Not so fast -- find out why you shouldn't do it. If you insist, there are some pointers that might come in handy.

Seborrheic dermatitis (seborrhea), eczema, and other conditions that may dry your scalp and lead to flaking.

Dandruff and thinning hair don't cause each other, but how you handle them matters.

Is what you eat related to your dandruff? Find out about the possible links between food and dandruff.

What you should know about ringworm and candida.

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Got sensitive skin? Here's what to look for in an antiperspirant to avoid underarm irritation.

Got sensitive skin? Here's what to look for in an antiperspirant to avoid underarm irritation.

Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor.

What you need to know about the health risks of tattoos, finding a safe tattoo parlor, and the process of tattoo removal.

There's no such thing as "sun poisoning," says our expert. But intense sun can cause a bad rash.

Get expert tips on how to protect your child’s skin from common skin irritants.

Is chocolate the reason why my teens have such bad acne?

Sweating can be a problem and a source of embarrassment. Here are ways to cope with heavy sweating at the gym, on the job, and everywhere you go.

Common skin warts are actually a viral infection in the top layer of skin and are caused by viruses that we’re all exposed to at some time in our lives.

Warts on children are contagious but usually harmless. Here’s what parents should know about common skin warts.

Sensitive skin is a common complaint but hard to diagnose. No two people have the same symptoms or react to the same triggers.

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