Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference
- Red Birthmarks, Hemangiomas, and Your Skin
Learn about hemangiomas, red birthmarks, and treatments for them.
- Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags
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 Nails
Nail fungus and ingrown toenails are common problems. Find out from WebMD how to prevent and treat these conditions.
- Scars and Your Skin
WebMD explains scars and the treatments used to minimize their appearance.
- Skin Conditions: Pigmented Birthmarks
WebMD explains the two main types of birthmarks that are either present at birth or appear shortly after birth. Learn more.
- Skin Conditions: Understanding Your Skin
WebMD explains skin and its role in protecting against injury and infection, among other things.
- Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation
WebMD explains pigmentation - the coloring of a person's skin - and what conditions cause too much or too little.
- Understanding Pruritus (Itchy Skin)
WebMD explains the link between pruritus, or itchiness, and other medical conditions.
- Understanding MRSA -- Prevention
Learn about the prevention of MRSA -- a type of staph infection -- from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding MRSA -- Diagnosis & Treatment
WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatments for MRSA, a potentially dangerous staph infection.
- Understanding MRSA Infection
MRSA is a contagious, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can become dangerous. Find out the causes and symptoms, and when to call your doctor.
- Vitiligo and Loss of Skin Color
Learn more about vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in patches.
- Staph Cellulitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
WebMD explains staph infections of the skin, including symptoms and treatment.
- Scleroderma
WebMD looks at the causes, symptoms and treatment of scleroderma, an autoimmune disorder that can damage the organs.
- Skin Cysts and Tumors
WebMD explains causes, symptoms, types, and treatment of skin cysts and tumors.
- Skin Conditions Related to HIV/AIDS
Because HIV/AIDS weakens the immune system, people with the virus are more likely to develop certain skin conditions. Learn more.
- Sporotrichosis
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sporotrichosis, an infection caused by mold spores that can range from mild to life threatening.
- Cosmetic Procedures, Birthmarks, and Other Abnormal Skin Pigmentation
WebMD explains types of birthmarks and other common skin pigmentation disorders, including symptoms and procedures to correct them.
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins
WebMD explains sclerotherapy, a tried-and-true treatment for spider veins and varicose veins.
- Varicose Veins and Spider Veins: Symptoms and Treatment
Some people just don’t like the way varicose veins and spider veins look. Others get unpleasant symptoms from them. Learn about treatments and prevention.
- Plastic Surgery for Burns and Other Wounds
If you have a severe wound, such as a burn, cosmetic surgery may improve its appearance. Learn more about plastic surgery from WebMD.
- How to Use Insect Repellents Safely
Insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations. Learn how to use bug sprays safely and effectively.
- Diagnosing Skin Problems
WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose skin problems.
- Understanding Actinic Keratosis – the Basics
Get the basics on actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by too much sun exposure, from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Dandruff -- Symptoms
Do you have dandruff? Learn about the symptoms from WebMD.
- Understanding Plantar Warts -- Symptoms
WebMD's guide to the symptoms of plantar warts.
- Dandruff: An Overview
What is dandruff and why do some people get it and others don't? Learn the basics of dandruff from WebMD.
- Understanding Plantar Warts -- Treatment
WebMD's guide to the treatments for plantar warts.
- What Can I Do to Prevent Warts?
WebMD's tips to prevent warts.
- Dandruff Treatment and Home Remedies
Get tips for treating dandruff from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Blisters -- Treatment
WebMD explains how to treat a blister and prevent a new one.
- Blisters: What You Should Know
Find out what causes blisters, how to treat them at home, and when you should call your doctor.
- Understanding Impetigo -- Signs & Symptoms
Impetigo can be mistaken for other types of skin rashes. Learn about the signs and symptoms from WebMD.
- Ingrown Nail Symptoms
WebMD's guide to the symptoms of ingrown nails.
- Ingrown Toenail Treatments
WebMD's guide to the treatment for ingrown nails.
- Ingrown Nails: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention
Ingrown nails can be painful. If not treated, they could cause serious health issues. Learn about prevention, home treatment, and when to go to the doctor.
- What Causes Athlete's Foot and How Is It Treated?
WebMD gives you the lowdown on athlete's foot.
- What Is Impetigo?
Learn about the causes and symptoms of impetigo, a skin infection that can lead to red sores on your child's face.
- What Causes Plantar Warts (Foot Warts)?
WebMD's guide to plantar warts, which are caused by a virus that infects the feet.
- Understanding Bunions -- Prevention
Use these tips from the experts at WebMD for preventing bunions.
- Understanding Bunions -- Symptoms
Could you have a bunion? Learn more about the symptoms of this common foot problem.
- Understanding Corns and Calluses -- Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn about the treatment of corns and calluses from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Corns and Calluses -- the Basics
From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on corns and calluses from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac -- Prevention
Learn how to avoid poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac -- and what to do once you've been exposed.
- How to Manage and Treat Rosacea
Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment of rosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and bumps on your face.
- Understanding Varicose Veins: The Basics
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of varicose veins, a problem that affects up to 60% of all Americans.
- Understanding Varicose Veins -- Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about medical and nonmedical treatments for varicose veins.
- What Are Cold Sores? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Explore how the herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes cold sores. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent cold sores.
- Understanding Dermatitis -- Symptoms
Learn about symptoms of the various types of dermatitis.
- Understanding Cold Sores: Symptoms
Explore the signs and symptoms of cold sores. Find out when you should call your doctor about your cold sore.
