Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference

A Marjolin ulcer is a rare form of skin cancer. Learn more about what causes it, how to treat it, and more.

Learn what MSSA bacteremia is, what causes it, and how it's treated.

Can the foods you eat cause skin problems? Why is your skin itchy after you eat certain foods? Find out what foods can trigger an allergic reaction and what you can do about it.

Learn more from WebMD about leprosy, a debilitating - and often misunderstood - infectious disease.

Most Americans will have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. WebMD explains the cause, how to treat a reaction, how to recognize the plant, and how to prevent exposure.

Carbuncles are painful clusters of boils that are contagious. Learn more from WebMD about causes, symptoms, and treatments.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gangrene, a potentially life threatening condition that happens when body tissue dies.

Learn what bedbugs are, signs you have a bedbug infestation, and how to get rid of bedbugs. And see bedbug bite pictures.

Learn from WebMD about common causes of skin chafing and how to prevent or treat it.

Learn more from WebMD about protecting your skin from allergic reactions caused by common irritants.

Common household products can strip your skin of moisture and cause dry, itchy skin. WebMD offers simple tips that can help soothe your dry skin.

WebMD offers tips for managing perspiration when stress levels are high.

WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of sun poisoning -- a severe form of sunburn.

WebMD looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of scalp problems, including dandruff, lice, and ringworm.

WebMD offers tips for reducing body odor.

How do you get warts? Can warts be prevented? Get answers from WebMD to 10 frequently asked questions about warts.

WebMD explains the causes and treatments for plantar and palmar warts, which are seen more in children.

WebMD explains the practice of vaginal piercing, including finding the right practitioner to do the job and the medical risks associated with it.

WebMD explains hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - and how the condition can be treated.

Affecting up to eight million Americans, hyperhidrosis complications are rarely medically serious. On the annoyance scale, though, excessive sweating can be off the charts.

If you have rosacea, there are many ways to keep the condition under control. Though rosacea can't be cured, treatment can prevent it from getting worse.

Some people have rosacea without even knowing it. Find out what causes the skin condition that’s often mistaken for sunburn and how to track triggers.

People with mild rosacea might not even ask their doctors about it. But whether you have been diagnosed with rosacea or not, there are some signs you shouldn't ignore.

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. Learn more from WebMD about treatment options.

Sun-sensitizing drugs have side effects when people taking them are exposed to the sun. Find out more.

A dermoid cyst is a saclike growth on or in the skin that is present at birth. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms and treatment of dermoid cysts.

Learn more from WebMD about the causes and symptoms of acrocyanosis, a blueness of the hands and feet.

Get information on CREST syndrome, also known as limited scleroderma, including its complications.

Some people are more likely to get sunburned than others. Find out how at risk you are, learn how to avoid sunburn, and get tips on treating it.

WebMD explains how skin conditions such as vitiligo, eczema, and acne affect dark skin more frequently or with more severity.

Boils are skin infections typically caused by staph bacteria. Wondering how to get rid of a boil? Find out what causes them, what the symptoms are, and how to treat them.

Life-threatening skin rashes are rare, but when they do occur, you must identify them and go to a doctor quickly. WebMD tells you what to look for.

Contact dermatitis is a skin rash or irritation caused by touching something. It could be an allergic reaction or skin damage.

Learn what causes acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition, and how it can be treated.

WebMD explains erythema nodosum, a skin condition that usually affects the lower legs, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Finger infections can range from mild to serious. Find out how the various conditions are treated.

Learn the symptoms of a food allergy and what to do about them.

WebMD explains allergic reactions to insect stings, including how to treat severe reactions.

Discover the three types of warts caused by HPV, their treatments, and prevention methods to effectively manage these skin growths.

WebMD provides a list of resources if you are looking for information on various skin conditions.

What does the skin do? How should I treat a sunburn? Get the answers to these and other common questions about the skin.

Youthful habits can impact your skin as you age. Learn more about common skin conditions in the elderly.

You've heard of hives but do you really know what they are? Find out more about this common skin condition.

Learn about common medications used to treat skin conditions, including topical and oral drugs.

WebMD explains skin and its role in protecting against injury and infection, among other things.

The the basics on some common types of skin rashes, including eczema, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.

There are a number of skin conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear. This article covers some of the most common ones.

Learn about moles, freckles, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and lentigines and their relationships to your skin. Find out what they look like and how they're treated.

Nail fungus and ingrown toenails are common problems. Find out from WebMD how to prevent and treat these conditions.

WebMD explains scars and the treatments used to minimize their appearance.