Skin Problems and Treatments

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

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.

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.

Hives themselves are very common. So what sets chronic spontaneous urticaria apart?

What you should know about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), including symptoms, triggers, treatment, and a link to autoimmune disease.

The hives of CSU can be tricky to manage. You and your doctor can try medications to ease your symptoms. But other changes might make a difference, too.

CSU can be frustrating, but the worst part might be when the hives don’t go away on their own. New treatments can help.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory condition that affects more women than men. Learn how to manage it.

Thinking about treating your hidradenitis suppurativa with a biologic? Kathryn Shusta shares her experience.

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.

Living with chronic spontaneous urticaria means finding out what works for you and avoiding triggers that seem to set off a flare.

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.

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

In dermatology, advances in technology have the potential to simplify some of the most complicated treatments.

Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, a dermatologist in Austin, TX, answers some common questions about tattoo removal.

Got sensitive skin? Do you really need to use special products? Learn about ingredients in cosmetics and moisturizers that could irritate your skin.

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

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.

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.

By middle age, 40% of women show signs of pattern hair loss. WebMD has the details.

Does what you eat make you more likely to get acne? Find out what experts say about the possible links between food and acne.

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.

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