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 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

Meet two women who live with this rare condition, plus what doctors know about it.
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

Her unfiltered photos reveal she has a misunderstood skin condition millions of people struggle with as well.
What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention

What to Know About Sand Flea Bites, Including Treatment and Prevention

The initial bite may be the least of your worries.
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

Every mom could use this mantra.
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

'In a world where everyone is saying that stretch marks are beautiful because they created new life, it’s enough to think they’re beautiful because they’re part of your life—your existence.'
How to Tell Whether You Have a Bed Bug Bite or a Flea Bite

Bed Bug Bites vs. Flea Bites: How to Tell the Difference

There are a few telltale signs that can help you discern what kind of bite you have.

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If Your Backyard Has These, Watch Out for Ant Bites

Everything You Need to Know About Ant Bites, According to Experts

You should definitely watch where you step—here's why.
What Are Chigger Bites? We Asked a Dermatologist What You Need to Know

What Are Chigger Bites? We Asked a Dermatologist What You Need to Know

You're most likely to be bitten during the summer months.
Skin Bias in Dermatology is Endangering BIPOC—This Medical Student Wants To Change It

Skin Bias in Dermatology is Endangering BIPOC—This Medical Student Wants To Change It

Ashley Graham Embraces Her Stretch Marks in Swimsuits for All Shoot: 'This Is My New Mom Bod'

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

‘Piercing Rejection’ Is a Real Thing, and Cardi B Just Shared a Video of It Happening to Her Chest Jewelry

‘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?

Here's what dermatologists say to expect, plus sunburn-soothing products that can help speed healing.

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'Maskne' Is Now a Thing: Here's What to Do If Your Face Mask is Making You Break Out

'Maskne' Is a Real Thing—Here's How to Stop Face Mask Breakouts

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control—Then the Pandemic Hit

I Finally Had My Trichotillomania Under Control Before the Pandemic—But Now I'm Struggling in Quarantine

The Stress of Quarantine Is Triggering Psoriasis Flare-Ups. Here's What Derms Recommend

The Stress of Quarantine Is Triggering Psoriasis Flare-Ups. Here's What Derms Recommend

Does Coronavirus Cause a Rash? What You Need to Know

Does Coronavirus Cause a Rash? What You Need to Know

This 26-Year-Old's Itchy Skin Turned Out to Be a Symptom of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

This 26-Year-Old's Itchy Skin Turned Out to Be a Symptom of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Graphic TikTok Video Shows How an 18-Year-Old Almost Got Her Fingertip Amputated After A Nail-Biting Infection

This 18-Year-Old Girl's Nail-Biting Infection Almost Led to the Amputation of Her Fingertip

11 Surprising Causes of Acne Breakouts

11 Surprising Causes of Acne Breakouts

The Crazy Thing That Happens When You Stop Showering

The Crazy Thing That Happens When You Stop Showering

Mom of 4 Who Is Covered in Thousands of Tumors Says 'Every Day is a Battle'

Mom of 4 Who Is Covered in Thousands of Tumors Says 'Every Day is a Battle'

This Popular Skincare Brand Just Pulled a Face Mask From Shelves After Women Say it Caused 'Chemical Burns'

'Yes To' Removes Popular Unicorn Face Mask From Stores After Women Say it Burned Their Skin

This Woman Has ‘Literal Pubic Hair’ Growing on Her Face After Doctors Used Skin From Her Crotch to Fix a Dog Bite

‘Botched’ Patient Is Growing Pubic Hair on Her Face After Doctors Used Crotch Skin to Fix Dog Bite

Texas Baby Born Without Skin Celebrates First Birthday on New Year’s Day

Texas Baby Born Without Skin Celebrates First Birthday on New Year’s Day

This Man Had a 5-Inch ‘Dragon Horn’ Growing Out of His Back After Ignoring Skin Cancer for 3 Years

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Causes Man to Grow 5-Inch ‘Dragon Horn’ on His Back

Missing Newlyweds Found Suffering Severe Burns Following Desperate Search After Volcano Eruption

Missing Newlyweds Found Suffering Severe Burns Following Desperate Search After Volcano Eruption

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Is ‘Giddy’ After Seeing Improvements in Her Perioral Dermatitis

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Is ‘Giddy’ After Seeing Improvements in Her Perioral Dermatitis

3 Ways to Get Rid of a Hickey—Including the Best Way to Cover It Up

How to Get Rid of a Hickey—or At Least Cover It Up

This Woman's Dip Powder Manicure Left Her Nails Bloody, Swollen, and Oozing Pus

This Woman's Dip Powder Manicure Resulted in an Infection—Here's How That Can Happen

Woman Arrested After Making Threats to a Toddler With a Rare Skin Condition

Woman Arrested After Making Threats to a Toddler With a Rare Skin Condition

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Says Her Skin Is ‘Healing’ After Taking Time Off

CBS Miami’s Frances Wang Says Her Skin Is ‘Healing’ After Taking Time Off

These Graphic Photos Show Exactly What Head, Pubic, and Body Lice Look Like

What Does Lice Look Like? These 3 Photos Show Head, Pubic, and Body Lice

CBS Anchor Frances Wang Reveals Painful Skin Condition in an Emotional Instagram Post

CBS Anchor Frances Wang Reveals Painful Skin Condition in an Emotional Instagram Post

This Model Just Opened Up About a Rare Condition That Causes Her Skin to Shed Every 2 Weeks

Model Jeyza Gary Opens Up About the Rare Condition That Causes Her Skin to Shed Every 2 Weeks

Baby Born with Rare Skin Condition Will Have Batman-Shaped Face Patch Removed

Baby Born with Rare Skin Condition Will Have Batman-Shaped Face Patch Removed

This Girl's Toe Turned a Deep Shade of Purple After She Came in Contact With a Millipede

This Girl’s Toe Turned Purple from Millipede Staining—Here's What That Means

Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Just Revealed the Rare Skin Condition That Covers Her 'Entire Body' in a Nude Photo Shoot

Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Reveals Rare Skin Condition in Nude Photo Shoot

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