Skin Conditions

The terms "skin condition" and "skin disorder" are used interchangeably to describe various skin problems, from small red bumps on the skin to widespread rashes. Some skin conditions can be unsightly but harmless, while others may be contagious. Many skin conditions are also itchy or painful.

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What Is a Friction Blister? Here's What to Know—And How to Treat It

What Is a Friction Blister? Here's What to Know—And How to Treat It
Doctors say most hand and foot blisters can be managed with simple, at-home treatments.
How to Tell if Your Rash is Actually From Poison Oak

Poison Oak Rash Symptoms and Treatment Options, According to Experts
Keep this in mind if you went for a hike and came back with an angry-looking rash.
Skin Tags Vs. Moles-How to Tell the Difference

Skin Tags Vs. Moles-How to Tell the Difference
They're both usually harmless, but may still require removal in some cases.
Here's How to Make Mosquito Bites Stop Itching, According to Experts

How to Make Mosquito Bites Stop Itching: 5 Treatments to Try-and 9 to Skip
Many tried-and-true mosquito bite treatments can relieve itch fast, but some home remedies could hurt more than help.
Kristina Schulman Just Showed ‘Unfiltered’ Pictures of What Her Perioral Dermatitis Rash Really Looks Like

Kristina Schulman Just Showed ‘Unfiltered’ Pictures of What Her Perioral Dermatitis Rash Really Looks Like
"After years of quietly dealing with perioral dermatitis (PD) I wanted to open up and share my journey." 
What to Expect Before, During, and After Mole Removal, According to Experts

What to Expect Before, During, and After Mole Removal, According to Experts
Whatever you do, don't try to remove a mole on your own.
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What to Do if You Get Stung By a Bee This Summer

Bee Sting Treatments: What to Know, and When to See a Doctor
Most bee stings can be treated at home, but some call for urgent care. Here's how to tell the difference.
Constance Wu Says Her 9-Month-Old Daughter Has a ‘Blue Butt’—And Yes, That’s Actually a Thing

What Is Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis? Constance Wu Says Daughter Has a Blue Birthmark on Her Butt
It can look look like a bruise on the butt, but it usually disappears when the child gets older.
Can Accutane Really 'Shrink' Your Nose? TikTok Users Say Yes—But Dermatologists Disagree

Can Accutane Really 'Shrink' Your Nose? TikTok Users Say Yes—But Dermatologists Disagree
5 Home Remedies for Poison Ivy Rashes You Should Know—And When to See a Doctor

5 Home Remedies for Poison Ivy Rashes You Should Know—And When to See a Doctor
Everything You Need to Know About Wasp Stings, According to Experts

Everything You Need to Know About Wasp Stings, According to Experts
This Makeup Artist With Albinism Created a Line of Blonde Eyelashes For Women Just Like Her

This Makeup Artist With Albinism Created a Line of Blonde Eyelashes for Women Just Like Her

3 Common Allergy Rashes—and What They Look Like

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All Skin Conditions

Saddle Sores and Chafing Are a Pain for Anyone Who Cycles—Here’s How to Treat and Prevent These Skin Issues

Saddle Sores and Chafing Are a Pain for Anyone Who Cycles—Here’s How to Treat and Prevent These Skin Issues
Demi Lovato Put Her Stretch Marks on Full Display and Shared an Eating Disorder Update

Demi Lovato Put Her Stretch Marks on Full Display and Shared an Eating Disorder Update
People Are Putting Adhesive Bandages on Acne to Get Rid of Zits—But Does This Work? Here's What a Doctor Says

People Are Putting Adhesive Bandages on Acne to Get Rid of Zits—But Does This Work? Here's What a Doctor Says
This Fashion Influencer Found Purpose In Her Scars After Burning Her Face, Arms, and Leg in a Tragic Childhood Accident

This Fashion Influencer Found Purpose In Her Scars After a Tragic Accident
10 Tricks for Getting Rid of Dry Skin, According to Dermatologists

How to Get Rid of Dry Skin This Winter, According to Dermatologists
Windburn Can Actually Really Damage Your Skin—Here's What to Know

What Is Windburn? Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention Techniques, According to Dermatologists
This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out

This Makeup Artist With Chronic Eczema Doesn’t Hide Her Flare-Ups—She Makes Them Stand Out
LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition

LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition
This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?

This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?
4 Vaccines You Should Consider if You (or a Loved One) Are Over 65

4 Vaccines You Should Consider if You (or a Loved One) Are Over 65
The 'Triangle of Death' Is the One Place on Your Face Where You Should Never, Ever Pop Pimples

The 'Triangle of Death' Is the One Place on Your Face Where You Should Never, Ever Pop Pimples
What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This Rare Skin Disorder Can Make Your Skin Fall Off at the Touch

What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? This Rare Disorder Can Make Skin Fall Off at the Touch
Elle Fanning Reveals Her Eye Shadow Is Actually Eczema in Candid Viral Photos

Elle Fanning Reveals Her Eye Shadow Is Actually Eczema in Candid Viral Photos
What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention

What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention
Kristin Davis Used This Mantra to Get Through Her Child's Eczema Diagnosis

Kristin Davis Used This Mantra to Get Through Her Child's Eczema Diagnosis
None of My Stretch Marks Are From Being Pregnant—but I'm Embracing Them Anyway

None of My Stretch Marks Are From Being Pregnant—but I'm Embracing Them Anyway
How to Use Microlet Lancets to Properly Pop a Zit, According to Dermatologists (and Drew Barrymore)

How to Use Microlet Lancets to Properly Pop a Zit, According to Dermatologists (and Drew Barrymore)
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Bed Bug Bites vs. Flea Bites: How to Tell the Difference
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Everything You Need to Know About Ant Bites, According to Experts
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What Are Chigger Bites? We Asked a Dermatologist What You Need to Know
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Skin Bias in Dermatology is Endangering BIPOC—This Medical Student Wants To Change It
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Ashley Graham Embraces Her Stretch Marks in Swimsuits for All Shoot: 'This Is My New Mom Bod'
Cellulite: What It Is, Why It's Normal, and How to Treat It if You Choose To

Cellulite: What It Is, Why It's Normal, and How to Treat It if You Choose To
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'Piercing Rejection' Is a Real Thing, and Cardi B Just Shared a Video of It Happening to Her Chest Jewelry
How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster?

How Long Does a Sunburn Last—and Is There Any Way to Make It Heal Faster?
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