Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can get skin cancer, whether young or old, fair or dark, and it’s the most common type of cancer in the United States. Each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed than cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon combined.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, skin cancer is highly curable w... 
Have you ever had a rash that just wouldn’t go away? You’ve tried putting medicine on it but nothing seems to cure it? You may be allergic to ingredients in your hair dye, lotion or jewelry.
Many people don’t know they have an allergy because reactions are often delayed. Although we can’t make you less allergic, we can determine what you’re allergic to so you can avoid products with those ingredients in the future.
What is patch tes... 
There tends to be quite a bit of confusion about rosacea, which is sometimes mistaken for acne or eczema. Some people think rosacea is an infection, but it’s actually an inflammatory condition of the face, usually found on the cheeks and nose, and sometimes on the forehead and chin. This inflammation results in a flushed appearance.
Rosacea is characterized by:
Redness of the skin, called erythema.
Red bumps, called papules, and white bumps with pus... 
Warts have a terrible reputation. Some people think they’re caused by frogs. A wart is even a term used to describe an obnoxious person. But instead of relying on false information and conjecture, let’s take a look at warts from a scientific perspective.
Types of Warts
There are two main types of warts. Both are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, which is why warts are contagious.
Verruca Vulgaris
The most common wart is verruca vulgari... 
There are hundreds of known skin diseases in the United States. There are thousands more around the world.
For every skin disease, there are a number of websites that provide information about that disease. These websites show photos and explain warning signs and symptoms with the goal of educating the public.
Some of these websites are more reputable than others, and many are published by medical professionals who don’t necessarily specialize in the... 
It’s time to send the kids back to school. They need new clothes and shoes. Younger students need new school supplies. Older students need to get signed up for the classes they want. But in addition to these more common tasks, the back-to-school season can also involve a few doctors’ appointments – the family physician, the dentist, the orthodontist, the eye doctor, and yes, the dermatologist.
These appointments can’t wait until the last minute... 