White spots on your skin can signal idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, a result of UV exposure. They may also be leftover scars from eczema or tinea versicolor, a fungal infection. Flat warts look like ...

The past few years have seen the emergence of a host of beauty trends, promising everything from glass skin, chiselled jawline to plumper lips. One such trend that has been gaining popularity lately ...

People with vitiligo often need to use many medicines every day to help regain pigment in their skin and reduce other side effects. Some people may use light therapy, pills, or surgery to help reverse ...

Also known as eczema, atopic dermatitis is a particular problem for Black Americans and other people of color. Mohiba Tareen, MD, a dermatologist and medical reviewer for Everyday Health, discusses ...

Eczema and cellulitis are two separate conditions, but they share some of the same symptoms. And people with eczema sometimes also develop cellulitis. Correct treatment is key for each of these ...

Human skin color is primarily determined by the pigment melanin, which includes eumelanin and pheomelanin. The amount, distribution and type of melanin also affect hair and eye color. Factors such as ...