Whenever your skin is injured – whether by accident or from surgery – your body works to repair the wound. As your skin heals, a scar may form, as this is a natural part of the healing process. Here ...

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. 1 There are different types of acne (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, acne cysts or nodules) ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

What exactly is a stretch mark? Stretch marks fade with time; however, treatment may make them less noticeable more quickly. A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or ...

The American Academy of Dermatology gratefully acknowledges the support from Sanofi and Regeneron. Do you develop welts or an itchy rash after you come in from the cold, especially on skin that ...

The medical term for hair graying is canities. Hair turns gray (or white) when your hair follicles stop creating melanin. Melanin is the substance that gives your skin and hair color.

Women who have female pattern hair loss (aka hereditary hair loss) will lose less hair if they cut back on washing, coloring, and perming their hair. A few months after having a baby, it’s normal to ...

While comforting to some, nail biting can damage your fingers and nails and even lead to infection. To stop biting your nails, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. Nail biting ...