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Vitiligo: Signs and symptoms
With vitiligo, areas of skin may look lighter than your natural skin tone, white, or even pink.
How to relieve hives at home
Tips from board-certified dermatologists ROSEMONT, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2022) — Hives are a common skin reaction that causes itchy bumps or raised, swollen-looking patches to appear on the skin. If you have a darker skin tone, hives are often the same color as your skin, or slightly darker or lighter.
Neurodermatitis
If you have an itchy patch of skin that becomes itchiest while you're relaxing, you may have this type of eczema.
Neurodermatitis: Causes
While what causes neurodermatitis isn't entirely known, your risk is higher if you have one of these triggers.
Keloid scars: Overview
A keloid is a type of raised scar. Unlike other raised scars, a keloid grows larger than the wound that caused it.
Keloid scars: Causes
If you have keloid-prone skin, anything that causes skin to scar can cause a keloid, including piercings and surgery.
Skin cancer types: Sebaceous carcinoma signs & symptoms
Signs and symptoms of sebaceous carcinoma.
Granuloma annulare: Signs and symptoms
Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of granuloma annulare.
Adults with eczema should watch for eye problems
Eye problems can be a fact of life for anyone living with atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common type of eczema. AD can develop on your eyelids and around your eyes, causing itchy skin and red, swollen eyes.
Crystal’s personal story
Read the skin cancer survivor story of Crystal Gill.
Moles: Who gets and types
Learn about the different types of moles and who is likely to have them.
Molluscum contagiosum: Signs and symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of molluscum contagiosum.
Actinic keratosis: Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms of actinic keratosis
How to spot a precancerous growth on your skin
If you have any growths on your skin that look like these, you may have a precancerous growth called actinic keratosis (AK).
Can you get psoriasis if you have skin of color?
Learn about how people with skin of color can also have psoriasis.
Warts: Signs and symptoms
Warts can occur anywhere but are most likely to appear on the hands, feet, and a few other places.
Microdermabrasion FAQs
Microdermabrasion is very popular. Find answers to some frequently asked questions about the procedure.
Skin cancer types: Merkel cell carcinoma signs & symptoms
Merkel cell carcinoma signs and symptoms
Tinea versicolor: Signs and symptoms
Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of tinea versicolor.
Dawn’s personal story
Read the skin cancer survivor story of Dawn Nichols.
Stella’s personal story
Read the skin cancer survivor story of Stella Tafoya.
Moles: Signs and symptoms
Learn how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of moles.
Bullous pemphigoid: Signs and symptoms
These pictures show you how bullous pemphigoid often begins and what the rash and blisters can look like.
Vitiligo: Causes
Vitiligo develops when your immune system attacks and destroys pigment-producing cells.
Birthmarks: Tips for managing
Read about dermatologist-recommended tips for managing birthmarks.
Is your dry scalp something more serious?
Dermatologists speak to several common—and potentially serious—conditions that could be lurking behind your dry scalp.
Shingles: Signs and symptoms
If you have symptoms of shingles like a painful blistering rash, get immediate medical care.
Hand-foot-and-mouth diseases: Signs and symptoms
Learn about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
Darker skin tones - Skin diseases
Dermatologists' insight about skin diseases that affect people with darker skin tones more often or more severely.
Birthmarks: Overview
Learn general information about birthmarks.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Symptoms
Pictures show some of the different ways that this group of cancers can appear on the skin.
Embrace your appearance!
Learn how medical student, Casey Paul Schukow, helps teach local summer camp kids how to appreciate their skin.
Scars: Overview
Read general information about scars.
Birthmarks: Signs and symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of different kinds birthmarks.
Ellen’s personal story
Read the skin cancer survivor story of Ellen Marmur.
Nummular eczema: Symptoms
Nummular eczema often begins with tiny bumps and blister-like sores. Here's what else to look for.
Pemphigus: 10 tips for managing
Learn about 10 tips dermatologists recommend for managing pemphigus.
Prurigo nodularis: Signs and symptoms
Prurigo nodularis can cause intensely itchy bumps, raised patches, scabs, and sores on the skin.
Hives: Signs and symptoms
When you have hives, they can itch, often intensely, burn or sting, or feel warm to the touch.
People with darker skin tones can get rosacea
Symptoms of rosacea include your face often feels warm and it stings when you apply a skin care product.
Skin cancer types: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans signs & symptoms
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans signs and symptoms
Pityriasis rosea: Signs and symptoms
Pityriasis rosea often causes a rash that begins with a herald patch, and later a widespread rash.
Ringworm: Signs and symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of ringworm.
Mpox (monkeypox) rash: Dermatologists’ tips for treating your skin
Proper skin care can prevent skin discoloration and scarring when the mpox rash clears.
Scars: Signs and symptoms
Learn about the signs and symptoms of scars.
Keloid scars: Signs and symptoms
A keloid tends to develop slowly after you injure your skin. Here's what you may see on different parts of your body.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Signs and symptoms
These pictures show some of the many different ways that seborrheic dermatitis can develop on the skin.
Acne scars: Symptoms
Acne scars can be depressed or raised. Most people develop depressed scars like ice pick scars.
Hives: FAQs
Hives are a skin reaction that causes often-itchy bumps, raised patches, or both to suddenly appear.
I have acne! Is it okay to wear makeup?
Some cosmetics can cause acne. When this happens, you develop a type of acne called acne cosmetica. Learn how to wear makeup, but still avoid acne.
Skin cancer types: Melanoma signs and symptoms
Melanoma is a skin cancer that can show up on the skin in many ways. Learn the signs and symptoms of melanoma skin cancer.
Melanoma can look different in children
Melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, is rare in children. Between 300 and 400 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year ... 1 ... . Because it is so rare, many childhood melanomas are found in the later stages when treatment becomes more involved. ... Melanoma can look
Stretch marks: Why they appear and how to get rid of them
Like any scar, stretch marks are permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can also help alleviate the itch.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Overview
This common skin condition, called cradle cap in babies, causes a rash that usually develops on the scalp.
Leprosy still occurs in the United States: Are you at risk?
Learn about who is at greatest risk for having leprosy in the United States.
Acne: Signs and symptoms
Acne can appear on the back, chest, neck, shoulders, upper arms and buttocks. Learn about acne symptoms and how dermatologist can help you treat acne.
Signs that could be melanoma on your foot
Melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, develops on skin that gets too much sun. It can also begin in places where the sun rarely shines, such as your foot. Here’s what you need to know to find melanoma on your feet.
Sarcoidosis and your skin: Signs and symptoms
These pictures show some of the many ways that sarcoidosis can develop on the skin and affect the nails.
Epidermolysis bullosa: Signs and symptoms
Learn more about how dermatologists identify the signs and symptoms of epidermolysis bullosa.
Pictures of basal cell carcinoma | AAD
See pictures of basal cell carcinoma on a variety of skin tones. This skin cancer can vary in both color and shape. Get dermatologist-reviewed facts on basal cell carcinoma.
Skin tags: Why they develop, and how to remove them
A dermatologist can quickly and safely remove a skin tag during an office visit, usually without the need for follow up.
5 signs your child's mole needs to be checked
Learn about five signs that dermatologists warn are signs that a child's mole should be checked.
Psoriasis treatment: Phototherapy
Learn how phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis.
Pictures of squamous cell carcinoma | AAD
See pictures of squamous cell carcinoma, which can vary in appearance. SCC also looks different on darker skin tones. Learn more about how this skin cancer can look on your skin.
Finding skin cancer in darker skin tones
You can find skin cancer early when it's highly treatable if you know the signs and check your skin.
Heart disease: 9 warning signs that appear on your skin
Learn about 9 warning signs of heart disease that can appear on the skin.
Atopic dermatitis: Overview
Also called eczema, atopic dermatitis is a condition that causes itchy, dry, and inflamed skin, which usually begins in childhood.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Overview
More than half the people who develop cutaneous T-cell lymphoma have mycosis fungoides, a slow growing cancer.
Prurigo nodularis: FAQs
Prurigo nodularis is an intensely itchy skin condition, and scratching causes bumps on the skin.
12 nail changes a dermatologist should examine
Have you noticed a change to any of your nails lately? A change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but it can also be a sign of disease. If you notice any of the following changes to a fingernail or toenail, it’s time to see a board-certified dermatologist.
Vitiligo: FAQs
Vitiligo is a condition that causes skin to lose color, causing lighter areas on the skin.
When to toss your makeup and sunscreen
Two dermatologists explain when to throw away makeup and sunscreen in order to prevent skin problems.
Types of psoriasis: Can you have more than one?
Learn how you may suffer from more than one kind of psoriasis.
Lupus and your skin: Overview
One part of the body that lupus often affects is the skin. When it does, it’s called cutaneous (skin) lupus.
10 ways to get relief from chronic hives
If hives last longer than 6 weeks, seeing a dermatologist can help as can keeping track of your flare-ups.
Psoriasis: Signs and symptoms
Dry, thick, and raised patches on the skin are the most common sign of psoriasis. These patches are often covered with a silvery-white coating called scale, and they tend to itch.
Diabetes: 10 warning signs that can appear on your skin
Spots on your legs, area of velvety skin, or a sudden bumpy rash can all be signs of diabetes.
What are those bumps on my child's skin?
These 12 common conditions can cause a rash of bumps on your child’s skin. Find out whether a condition is contagious and when your child needs treatment.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Diagnosis and treatment
Treating seborrheic dermatitis can clear or lessen the rash, itch, and swelling —and prevent flares.
COVID toes and other rashes COVID-19 can cause
Along with the swelling and discoloration, COVID toes can also cause blisters, itch, or pain. Some people develop painful raised bumps or areas of rough skin.
Vitiligo: Treatment
Vitiligo treatment can restore skin color, prevent new spots, and stop patches from getting bigger.
7 conditions a child with eczema more likely to develop
Knowing the symptoms of these conditions can lead to early diagnosis and treatment.
Rosacea: Treatment
The goals of treatment are to reduce (or eliminate) signs of rosacea, ease your discomfort, and prevent rosacea from worsening.
Basal cell carcinoma: From symptoms to treatments | AAD
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It tends to grow slowly and rarely spreads. However, it can grow deep, so you want to treat this skin cancer early.
Squamous cell carcinoma: From symptoms to treatments | AAD
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer that often looks like a scaly patch, dome-shaped growth, or sore. It tends to grow slowly, but sometimes growth is quick. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this skin cancer. When found early, squamous cell carcinoma is