Skin Problems and Treatments Slideshows

Everything from aging to poor nutrition can make your nails dry, thin, and easy to break. There are also some treatments and medical conditions that can make them brittle. But you don't have to put up with the problem. The right care can make all the difference in keeping your nails healthy and strong.

Everyone gets a bruise occasionally. But if it happens often, there are many reasons why that could happen.

Collagen is a protein your body makes naturally that's needed for joint health and skin health. Collagen supplements may reduce wrinkles and make skin look younger, but the science for this is still changing. Find out what you should know about collagen and supplements.

Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago. It’s still a favorite of dermatologists. It can help you in ways you may not know about.

If you have scars that you’d rather make less noticeable, these tips may help you know what you can try yourself and what may need a doctor’s help.

Wrinkles come in all shapes and sizes. Find out more about the different types and what causes them.

You may know aloe as an ingredient in soaps and creams, but did you know it can help treat burns and certain skin conditions like dermatitis? Find out more about aloe and how to use it safely.

There are hundreds of essential oils on the market, with claims for helping with almost as many health issues. But do they work? Are they safe? Find out with a guide to some of the most common plant oils.

You have a fever and an area of skin that’s red, swollen, and warm. Most likely, you have a case of cellulitis. Learn how to tell for sure and what you should do.

It’s rare, but some skin rashes can be the sign of a dangerous condition that needs treatment right away. Get the facts.

Small shifts in your lifestyle may help blocked hair follicles more than medical treatment can. Try these home remedies for hidradenitis suppurativa.

These small sacs filled with fluid, tissue, hair, or dead skin can form almost anywhere on your body. Find out more about why cysts form and what you can do about them.

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.

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

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.

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 WebMD's slideshow for 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 WebMD's slide show for various 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 from WebMD's slideshow 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. This WebMD slide show can help you 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. WebMD describes what to look for and how to treat the things that happen to your skin.