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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Learn more about treating hidradenitis suppurativa with biologics.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

By middle age, 40% of women show signs of pattern hair loss

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.

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

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.

What to know before trying tea tree oil, aloe vera, or other natural remedies for dandruff.

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

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

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.

Find out the top mobile search terms on WebMD in 2011.

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

Almost 8 million people in the US are estimated to suffer from abnormal sweating, called hyperhidrosis, but how much sweat is too much?

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.

Beach days and BBQ dinners are great, but here's what you need to know to stay safe in summer, too.

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.