Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference
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The UV Index Explained
The UV index can tell you how strong UV rays are in your area and help you protect your skin. Learn more about how it works.
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What to Know About Bath Bombs and Your Skin
Bath bombs are a great way to amplify your bathtime experience but can irritate the skin. Discover how they can be used safely and avoid contracting a rash after bathing.
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What Is Myiasis?
Learn how to manage myiasis, a parasitic infection spread by fly larvae.
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What Is Cold Urticaria?
Learn what cold urticaria is, including what causes cold urticaria, cold urticaria symptoms, cold urticaria treatment, and more.
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What Is Aquagenic Urticaria?
Learn what aquagenic urticaria is, as well as its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
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How to Choose a Lice Comb
Discover how to choose and use a lice comb. Learn if electric, plastic, or metal combs are the best at getting rid of lice.
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What to Know about Paper Cuts
What is a paper cut, and why does it hurt so much? Find out how you get a paper cut and how you should treat it.
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What to Know About Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer's Itch)
Learn about the parasite that causes swimmer's itch.
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What Is Solar Urticaria?
Learn about solar urticaria, a rare allergy to sun exposure.
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What to Know About Sweating
Find out what you need to know about normal sweating causes, what is in sweat, and if you can sweat out toxins.
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What to Know About Chinch Bugs
Chinch bugs are pests living in our lawns and parks. Learn more about these bugs, including their appearance, life cycle, how to treat them, and if they're dangerous to humans.
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What to Know About Oak Leaf Itch Mites
Learn more about the oak mite, what it looks like, and how to prevent their itchy bites.
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What Is an Arboviral Disease?
Arboviral diseases are transmitted to humans by insects like mosquitoes and ticks. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and how to keep yourself safe.
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What Is Yellow Nail Syndrome?
Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder that affects your fingernails and toenails. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.
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What Is a Full-Thickness Skin Graft?
Learn about full-thickness grafts, when they're used, and when they're needed.
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What to Know About Scurvy
Learn about scurvy, including its causes, symptoms, how it's treated, and how it can be prevented.
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What to Know About Peeling Skin (Desquamation)
Peeling skin (desquamation) occurs when the top layer of your skin peels to replace itself. Learn more about what causes it, associated symptoms, and more.
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What to Know About Candidiasis Tests
Find out what you need to know about candidiasis tests and discover how invasive candidiasis is diagnosed and treated.
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What Is Eosinophilic Granuloma?
Eosinophilic granuloma is a type of benign bone lesion. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.
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What to Know About Poliosis
Find out what you need to know about poliosis, including causes and treatments.
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What Is Chondrodermatitis?
Learn what chondrodermatitis is, how it's treated, and how you can prevent it.
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What Is the Head Lice Life Cycle?
Head lice are insects that live on human heads. Learn more about their life cycle, from nits to adults.
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What to Know About Cysts at the Base of the Spine
What are Tarlov cysts? Learn about these cysts that can develop on your spine.
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What to Know About Periungual Warts
What to know about periungual and subungual warts. How do you get them, and what are the treatments available for them.
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