Most of the time, guys shave their beards off because they just become too itchy. And, nobody has time for that. But, with a few tweaks to your normal routine

My 14-year-old son has been diagnosed with vitiligo. I can't seem to find any information on the Internet about it. It is only slightly noticeable right now,

Can the skin become irritated from exposure to chlorine or other swimming pool chemicals? Yes, this is possible, although it is not common and there are lots

Can anything be done to cure or at least control nail and skin fungus on my feet? It looks ugly and is annoying. Fungus infections of the feet, and other parts

I have what appears to be a wart under my left arm. In recent weeks has become sensitive and appears to have turned very dark in color. What is it? It is

I have a fairly bad case of acne, and I cannot seem to get rid of it. I have tried over-the-counter treatments, but they make it worse. What can I do to to get

I have a rash on my upper arms and thighs that does not go away. It does not itch and looks like little bumps. What can I do? Rashes are pretty tricky to

Is it OK to use dry ice to remove a wart? Yes, but only if you're a doctor with experience removing warts. This is something you shouldn't try at home. You

Why do my husband and daughter both get fever sores? What is the best way to treat them? Also called cold sores or fever blisters, these painful sores on or

How can one tell the difference between a cyst and a boil? Cysts and abscesses (I'll use the medical term for boils) are both lumps or masses which may occur

I was just diagnosed with a skin disease that only localized in my shoulder area and upper abdominal area. My doctor says it is pityriasis rosea. I was

I have extremely dry skin. My skin is scratchy and peeling and cracking. What are possible ways of treating this problem? The vast number of products being

Yes, impetigo is contagious. It is a bacterial skin infection that is caused by either the streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria. The infection remains near

I was recently diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum. The doctor said that this is not normally sexually transmitted, which was my big worry at first. She also

I have blisters on my hands. I don't have poison ivy or oak. It's not any kind of mite. I don't know what it is. No other symptoms involved. I carry the herpes

I have a spotty skin rash that is centered mainly around my chest. I went to a doctor who said it was a viral infection, and gave me antibiotics for it. It made

Is there anything in our own homes that can clear acne fast? I have terrible acne and I have tried everything but it won't go away. Acne occurs when hormones,

I get raw spots in the corners of my lips, and this time, they won't go away. Usually Blistex works, but they are very stubborn this time. I wonder what causes

You can use dry ice to remove a wart only if you're a doctor with experience removing warts. This is something you shouldn't try at home. You could cause

Can poison oak spread from one person to another? After you have showered and washed with soap and water, can you spread it by touching the infected area? The

Staph (pronounced staff) is short for staphylococcus, a bacterium. You may be surprised to hear all the ways that you can become infected and the variety of

So, you are in your 40s, your face is breaking out again and it's driving you crazy. You are not alone. Nearly 13 million Americans suffer not from acne but

Outdoor exposure and frequent showering during the cold winter months can dry and crack the skin. Antibacterial soaps have become a staple of many a household

Sunscreen. Experts say it's one of the best things you can do to help prevent skin cancer, and it is especially helpful if you start making a habit of it in

Remember how awful it could be--the self-consciousness, the mood swings, the longings, the embarrassment of acne flare-ups? Puberty and the teen years are hard

When I was pregnant, the most noticeable change in my skin was the dark line that ran through the center of my basketball-size stomach from the belly button to

"I can't believe I still have acne." Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD, regularly hears this lament from dismayed patients who haven't been to a high school dance since