Symptoms & Types

Is your skin itching, breaking out, or acting weird? Not sure what’s causing those problems? Get an overview of symptoms and types of skin conditions.

Symptoms
Acne Symptoms

Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and some skin cysts are markers of acne. Get up to speed on acne symptoms.

Rosacea Symptoms

How do you know if you have rosacea? Read six symptoms of this skin condition.
Psoriasis Symptoms

Wondering if your patches of red, cracked, scaly skin are psoriasis? Read up on psoriasis symptoms.

Skin Blister Symptoms

Blisters come in all sizes. Some are painful, red, or itchy; others aren’t. Get a quick overview of blister symptoms.

Types

Sunburn

Sun protection is the best way to avoid sunburn, even on overcast days. Get smart about sunburns.

Muehrcke's Lines of the Fingernails

Muehrcke's lines appear as double white lines that run across the fingernails horizontally.

Ingrown Hair

Ingrown hairs are hairs that have curled around and grown back into your skin instead of rising up from it.

Gangrene

Gangrene is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies.
Cellulite

Cellulite is nothing more than normal fat beneath the skin. The fat appears bumpy because it pushes against the connective tissue beneath the skin, causing the skin above it to pucker.

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Learn what causes reactions to poison ivy, oak, and sumac, what to expect if you come into contact with these plants, and how to treat the rash.

Bedbugs

Learn what bedbugs are, signs you have a bedbug infestation, and how to exterminate them.

Acne

Get more information about acne here.

Psoriasis: In-Depth Information

How does psoriasis start and what can you do about it? Get the facts from this detailed article on psoriasis.

Perioral Dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash in the area around the mouth. It’s mainly seen in young women but can also affect men. What are its causes and treatments? Find out.

Common Skin Rashes

Skin rashes have many possible causes. Get the facts on four leading types of skin rashes.

Eczema

Eczema is a family of skin conditions, the most common of which is atopic dermatitis. It can happen at any age, even in infancy, and often affects the face, hands, knees, or feet. Read more.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a spreading infection that usually begins as a small area of tenderness, swelling, and redness on the skin.

Fungal Infections

Athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections are examples of fungal infections. Find out how these infections start and how they’re treated.

Blisters

Got a blister? Find out how they start.

Skin Cysts, Lumps & Bumps

Skin isn’t always smooth as silk. It can have lumps and bumps. Find out what causes those little hills and valleys.

Itchy Skin (Pruritus)

Itchy skin? Find out about its causes and treatments.

Scars

Scars mark our wounds and can often be treated. Read about scar treatments, including skin creams, surgery, dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing.

Warts

Did you know that warts are caused by a virus? Do you know how to get rid of warts? Boost your wart wisdom.

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum are pearl-like bumps on the skin, caused by a virus. The condition can last for months or even years and, as its name suggests, is contagious. Learn about it.

Hives

Hives are an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a condition that causes a person's hair to fall out.

Vitiligo

In vitiligo, white patches develop on the skin. Between two and five million people in the U.S. have vitiligo. Read about its causes and management.
Changes in Skin Color

In hyperpigmentation, skin darkens. In hypopigmentation, skin lightens. Why does it happen? Read this article to find out.

Spider Veins and Varicose Veins

These unsightly veins most often develop on the legs. Find out what they are and why they happen.

Wrinkles

Many people struggle with this visible sign of aging. Find out what increases your risk of developing wrinkles and what you can do about it.

Carbuncles

Learn about what carbuncles are, how you get them, and how they’re treated.

Leprosy

Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms and legs.