Skin Problems and Treatments News & Features
- When Hyperhidrosis Means Something Serious
Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor.
- Tattoos: Are They Safe?
What you need to know about the health risks of tattoos, finding a safe tattoo parlor, and the process of tattoo removal.
- Is It Possible to Get Poisoned by the Sun?
There's no such thing as "sun poisoning," says our expert. But intense sun can cause a bad rash.
- Protect Your Child’s Skin From Irritants
Get expert tips on how to protect your child’s skin from common skin irritants.
- Chocolate and Acne
Is chocolate the reason why my teens have such bad acne?
- When You Sweat Too Much
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.
- What Causes Common Skin Warts?
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.
- What's Up With Warts on Children?
Warts on children are contagious but usually harmless. Here’s what parents should know about common skin warts.
- Is Sensitive Skin a Myth?
Sensitive skin is a common complaint but hard to diagnose. No two people have the same symptoms or react to the same triggers.
- Top 10 Slideshows of 2008: Readers’ Choice
Here are the 10 most visited slideshows of 2008.
- Recognizing and Preventing Rosacea
How to recognize -- and prevent -- rosacea flare-ups.
- Beware of Sunburn Boosters
Some medicines and skin care products can increase your sensitivity to the sun. Here’s how to avoid getting burned.
- Coping With Bug Bites
Bug bites may seem like a rite of passage for enjoying the outdoors, but WebMD tells you how to protect yourself and when to take emergency action.
- New Treatments for Varicose Veins
The real, working venous system for the legs lies deeper within the leg. This is good news, because it means that if the surface veins become varicose, they can be removed or destroyed without ruining circulation to the leg.
- Spider Vein-Free Legs Can Be Yours
A safe and easy treatment for spider veins, sclerotherapy, causes veins to clump together or clot and become less apparent.