Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

The best ways to prevent nail fungus.

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

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.

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.

Folliculitis can cause clusters of pimple-like bumps on your skin. Learn what causes it, what it looks like, how you can treat it at home, and when to see your doctor.

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.

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