Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference

Learn how to get rid of cold sores and get treatments to ease the sting with medicines. Explore how to prevent the spread of cold sores.

Learn what folliculitis is, its causes, symptoms, types, and treatments. Understand how to prevent and manage hair follicle infections effectively.

Lipomas, also known as fatty tumors, appear as rubbery lumps under the skin and can cause pain or discomfort. Doctors aren’t quite sure what causes them, and some lipomas may need surgical removal. Learn more about lipomas at WebMD.

Grover’s disease is a rare, itchy rash that most often appears in middle-aged men.

Blocked sweat glands cause painful bumps on the skin. Learn how to treat them and clear your breakouts.

Learn the symptoms and causes of these painful skin bumps, also called hidradenitis suppurativa.

Find out which home remedies, from warm soaks to weight loss, can relieve blocked sweat glands.

Itchy skin is a common problem that can be hard to diagnose. Here’s look at the possible causes, from minor irritants to serious illnesses.

Nail color and texture can reflect a wide range of medical conditions. Learn what your nails are trying to tell you.

Do you know what it takes to prevent foot fungus?

Does fungus make you hide your toes? Here are 10 OTC and home remedies to clear your nails and help you come out of hiding.

Learn what to do if you get an itchy skin rash from the bites of chiggers, tiny pests that live in fields and forests.

Frostbite can permanently damage your fingers, toes, and more. Learn the symptoms and what to do about it.

There are ways you can avoid yellow, brittle, thick nails. From keeping clean to tossing old shoes, here's how you can prevent getting a toenail fungus.

There are ways you can get rid of yellow, brittle, thick nails. From antifungal drugs and creams to laser treatment, here's how you can handle toenail fungus.

Too much fun in the sun? Learn the signs of damage done.

How are chronic hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria) diagnosed, and can they be a sign of a serious disease?

Learn what chronic hives are, how they’re diagnosed, and what can cause them.

If your hives won’t go away, what can you do to get rid of them? Try this.

WebMD offers treatment and prevention tips to keep your feet healthy and happy.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, a rare condition that causes painful bumps under the skin near your sweat glands.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, very serious disease that makes skin blister and peel off. You'll need special care to prevent long-term damage to your skin and other organs.

The causes, symptoms, and treatment of hereditary angioedema, a genetic condition that causes bouts of swelling.

Dry skin can make your hands and feet itchy. But the urge to scratch can also point to other conditions.

Along with causing that itchy red bump, a mosquito bite can spread diseases, including West Nile, Zika, chikungunya, encephalitis, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria.

A pilar cyst occurs on your scalp when a hair follicle is clogged. Learn more about what it is and how it can impact your health.

Learn what might be causing redness on your skin.

if you have large, red, and painful breakouts that are deep in your skin, it could mean you’ve developed cystic acne -- acne that causes cysts.

Seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea, is a common skin disease that causes an itchy rash. On an infant's scalp, it's called "cradle cap." Dandruff is another form of it.

Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that causes small, hard bumps on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes face.

If your scalp itches, burns, or feels prickly, should you be concerned? Here are some common causes and what you can do about them.

Port-wine stains are birthmarks that look like someone spilled wine on the skin. About 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with this pink to reddish mark.

Learn more from WebMD about the treatment of impetigo, a contagious skin infection.

WebMD discusses the controversial skin condition known as Morgellons disease, a condition in which unusual thread-like fibers appear under the skin.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria), an infection that causes tissue death at the infection site and beyond.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of intertrigo -- a common rash that appears in folds of skin.

Your skin is home to trillions of microorganisms. Together, they're known as the skin microbiome. Learn more about how these invisible life-forms affect your skin's health.

Ringworm is a contagious fungal skin infection causing a small, itchy, ring-shaped rash. It's not caused by a worm. We'll debunk other myths about this common, and highly contagious, condition.

WebMD busts some of the myths about athlete's foot and tells you what to do if you think you have it.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Muehrcke's lines on the fingernails – a condition in which white bands stretch across the entire nail from side to side.

WebMD explains the causes and treatment of ingrown hair, along with tips for prevention.

Heavy sweating (also known as hyperhidrosis) is a very real and embarrassing problem, but there are some effective ways to treat it.

Concerned about heavy sweating? Find out what may be causing you to sweat too much.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, an inflammatory disease of the small blood vessels.

WebMD explains the cause, symptoms, and treatment of the fungal infection known as tinea versicolor.

WebMD explains cauliflower ear, including its causes, treatment, and prevention.

Calcinosis cutis is when calcium collects in your skin, muscles, tendons, and connective tissue. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Learn how to treat beard dandruff effectively and how to maintain your beard properly.

Palmar erythema is a condition in which both your palms turn red. Learn about what causes palmar erythema, symptoms, and more.

Learn how to spot the signs of a centipede bite and how you can care for one at home.