Skin Problems and Treatments Slideshows

Some skin problems come from touching another person's skin or something they touched. Here's what to watch out for and suggestions for what you can do.

You may try not to think about it, but the truth is there are tiny creatures living all over your body. Learn which ones are OK and which ones are not.

Your skin breaks out in itchy rashes, painful blisters, or crusty sores. Allergies? Eczema? The answer could be a viral infection.

Genetic illnesses, health conditions, or infections cause your skin to react in unusual ways. Learn about these conditions and what they can do to skin.

Giant hogweed is stronger than poison ivy. It burns, blisters, or causes blindness. Other plants cause death. Find out more about common poisonous plants and how to avoid them.

Find out some unexpected causes of your itchiness, such as thyroid problems, cancer treatments, pregnancy, diabetes, and more.

That rash seemed to come from nowhere and wasn’t caused by the usual suspects: poison ivy, sunburn, mosquitoes, or a bee sting. WebMD is here to help you figure out the real culprit.

See pictures of the different types of rosacea and find out the symptoms and treatments of a condition that can make your skin red, dry, and itchy.

What can the color of your toenails tell you about your health? Watch for these shades to know if you need to talk to your doctor.

Checked your navel lately? If you see an unusual belly button problem, you may have an infection, cyst, or another issue. Find out how to tell and what to dodo about it.

Whether it’s a mosquito bite or dry skin that won’t go away, we all have an itch to scratch occasionally. Find out what causes itchiness and how to fix it.

Got sensitive skin? Here’s what to do -- and what to avoid -- to help keep it happy.

As you get older, your skin changes. Find out what to look for and how to treat the things that happen to your skin.

Essential oils like lavender and mint are popular as alternative therapies to inhale or to rub into the skin. Find out the DOs and DON’Ts of essential oils and aromatherapy.

Anywhere you have skin, from face to feet, you can get warts. Find out what kinds there are, what causes them, who gets them, and what you can do about them.

Some of them look scary, but are spiders really something to fear? Find out which ones to steer clear of and what to do if you think you’ve been bitten.

Ticks can carry bacteria, viruses, or parasites and spread illnesses. Most bites don’t lead to disease, but if you’ve been bitten, you’ll want to keep an eye out for certain symptoms.

Bunions can cause pain and even lead to serious conditions like arthritis. Find out how to know when you may have the condition and what to do about it.

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause skin infections. You can do some things to avoid them, but most of us will get an infection on our skin at some point.

The eyes are the window to the soul -- but what about the face? It may say more than you know about the state of your health.

What’s behind your blotchy skin? Take a look at some of the things that can cause it.

Do you have hives that just won't go away? Find out what might be the cause of your red, itchy reaction.

Find out more about conditions that can mess with your head -- as in the thin layer of skin that covers your skull: your scalp.

If your feet aren’t happy, chances are, you’re not going to be, either. Check out these ways to keep them feeling their best.

Alarmed by something popping up on your body that’s clearly not supposed to be there? These pictures from WebMD show you a few strange-bu t-true ailments that are scary looking but -- for the most part -- nothing to worry about.