Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference

Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare condition that causes a marbled pattern on the skin. Learn the symptoms, other problems it can cause, and how it’s treated.

Spider bites aren’t common, and most are harmless. But black widows and brown recluse spiders can do harm. Learn the symptoms and treatment for these types of spider bites.

Brown recluse spiders are one of two harmful spiders that live in the U.S. Find out what might happen if you’re bitten and how to treat the wound.

Black widow spiders are among the most feared spiders. Learn how to spot them, what their bites feel and look like, and how to treat bites.

When a baby has rough, scaly patches on their scalp, it’s called cradle cap. Find out what may cause it and how to treat it.

You’ve got stitches. Now what? Learn about how to take care of them while you heal and signs of infection.

If you have a pointy bone that sticks out near the bottom of your big toe, you probably have a bunion. Learn what causes it and when you should see a doctor.

Bunions on your feet? Learn how to treat bunions at home and determine if you need surgery to remove them (bunionectomy).

Here's a look at how this skin disease impacts your life.

Different diseases or infections can cause very different looking ulcers. Learn about the main types of ulcers, what causes them, and what kinds of problems they can cause.

A pilonidal cyst is one you get at the bottom of your tailbone. Learn what to do if it becomes infected and filled with pus.

We all have bacteria in our gut. Most of the time, they don’t cause problems. But when they do, certain infections, like VRE, can take root.

Your ears generally don’t need to be cleaned, but if you have some extra earwax, you may want to carefully remove it. Learn the do's and don’ts of cleaning your ears.

Your child is cranky, has a high fever, and a pink rash on their neck and trunk. Do they have roseola? Read more about this viral infection.

Worried about a mole or skin tag? WebMD tells you what to expect if you choose to have it removed.

When a sore on your leg won’t heal, you might have a venous ulcer.

Itching, peeling, burning -- should you get that skin spot checked, or wait and see what happens?

What is that velvety brown or black spot on your skin? It could be a seborrheic keratosis, a harmless skin condition. WebMD explains what it is and how it’s treated.

Ticks are parasites that feed on blood and can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, causing symptoms ranging from fever to severe illness.

A tick can give you a lot of different diseases, but you might not even know that one bit you. Learn what a tick bite looks like, what kind of a rash you might get, and what other symptoms mean it’s time to call your doctor.

From a lit match to petroleum jelly, people have a lot of tricks for removing a tick, but almost none of them really work. Find out the best way to remove ticks and keep yourself safe in the process.

You could get an infection or allergic reaction even months after you get a tattoo.

You just got a tattoo and need to take care of it. Find out the best steps to avoid infection and complications.

Regret getting that tattoo in your youth? Find out everything you need to know about laser tattoo removal.

Fever and a sudden rash can be signs of Sweet syndrome. Learn all about this rare skin problem and how it’s treated.

Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare type of arthritis seen in kids. Learn the symptoms and how it is treated.

You’ve picked your tattoo, now you have to decide where to get it done. Find out how to choose a safe tattoo shop that won’t you leave you with regrets that will last a lifetime.

Find out why ichthyosis makes your skin dry and scaly. And, learn how to combat the scales.

It looks and feels like eczema, but it could be dermatitis herpetiformis. Learn more about this chronic, itchy skin rash that’s linked to celiac disease.

A group of diseases cause painful or itchy blisters to form. Learn what causes these disorders, and how to treat them.

Hidradenitis suppurativa can cause other problems. Learn more about what you can do to manage them.

Learn to handle the strain that may come from living with this skin condition.

Pemphigus is a group of diseases that causes your body to attack your skin and mucous membranes. It causes painful, itchy blisters. Luckily, it can also be treated.

Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that causes rash and muscle weakness. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms. Learn more about this condition.

Ringworm is itchy, scaly, and contagious. Luckily, it’s also treatable. Find out what meds work to kill the fungus, and what you can expect while using them.

You’ve got itchy, scaly patches on your skin. Is it ringworm or something else? Learn the symptoms to find out.

What’s itchy, scaly, round, and contagious? Ringworm, of course. Find out what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.

Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of athlete's foot.

How to prevent and treat nail problems

Do you know the symptoms of pressure sores and what to do about them? Bed sores or pressure ulcers can lead to gangrene, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, and even death.

Did you know that there’s more than one kind of athlete’s foot? Find out what the differences are

If you have a painful case of nail fungus, your doctor may suggest surgery. Find out how to prepare, what’s it like, and what you can expect when it’s over.

Behcet's syndrome can affect many different parts of your body. Learn the symptoms of this disease, and how it's treated.

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare and painful skin disorder has no cure. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of epidermolysis bullosa.

Want to get rid of warts? Try freezing them off.

Hiding nail fungus won’t help make it go away. Here are the treatments that will.

The best ways to prevent nail fungus.

Lichen sclerosus usually affects the skin around the anal or genital areas of adult women. Find out what it looks like and what causes it.

Fungal nail infections sound embarrassing, but they’re surprisingly common. Here’s what causes them and what you can do to prevent or treat them.

Pityriasis rosea may sound awful (and doesn’t look much better), but the condition is actually a harmless rash that goes away within weeks.