Skin Problems and Treatments Medical Reference

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.

The the basics on some common types of skin rashes, including eczema, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, and pityriasis rosea.

Three of the more common skin conditions that people experience are blisters, corns, and calluses. Learn how they are treated.

Learn about the prevention of MRSA -- a type of staph infection -- from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatments for MRSA, a potentially dangerous staph 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.

Learn more about vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its pigment and color in patches.

WebMD explains staph infections of the skin, including symptoms and treatment.

WebMD looks at the causes, symptoms and treatment of scleroderma, an autoimmune disorder that can damage the organs.

WebMD explains causes, symptoms, types, and treatment of skin cysts and tumors.

Because HIV/AIDS weakens the immune system, people with the virus are more likely to develop certain skin conditions. Learn more.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sporotrichosis, an infection caused by mold spores that can range from mild to life threatening.

If you have a severe wound, such as a burn, cosmetic surgery may improve its appearance. Learn more about plastic surgery from WebMD.

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.

WebMD explains types of birthmarks and other common skin pigmentation disorders, including symptoms and procedures to correct them.

WebMD explains sclerotherapy, a tried-and-true treatment for spider veins and varicose veins.

Insect repellents are available in various forms and concentrations. Learn how to use bug sprays safely and effectively.

WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose skin problems.

Get the basics on actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by too much sun exposure, from the experts at WebMD.

Impetigo can be mistaken for other types of skin rashes. Learn about the signs and symptoms from WebMD.

WebMD's guide to the symptoms of ingrown nails.

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.

WebMD's tips to prevent warts.

WebMD explains how to treat a blister and prevent a new one.

WebMD's guide to the symptoms of plantar warts.

What is dandruff and why do some people get it and others don't? Learn the basics of dandruff from WebMD.

Get tips for treating dandruff from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD's guide to plantar warts, which are caused by a virus that infects the feet.

WebMD's guide to the treatment for ingrown nails.

WebMD's guide to the treatments for plantar warts.

Do you have dandruff? Learn about the symptoms from WebMD.

Learn about the causes and symptoms of impetigo, a skin infection that can lead to red sores on your child's face.

Find out what causes blisters, how to treat them at home, and when you should call your doctor.

WebMD gives you the lowdown on athlete's foot.

Could you have a bunion? Learn more about the symptoms of this common foot problem.

Use these tips from the experts at WebMD for preventing bunions.

Learn about the treatment of corns and calluses from the experts at WebMD.

From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on corns and calluses from the experts at WebMD.

Learn more from WebMD about the causes of varicose veins, a problem that affects up to 60% of all Americans.

Learn more from WebMD about medical and nonmedical treatments for varicose veins.

Learn how to avoid poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac -- and what to do once you've been exposed.

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment of rosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and bumps on your face.

Read about treatment of lice and scabies.

Learn about symptoms of the various types of dermatitis.

Heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria, is caused by blocked sweat ducts. Here's how to prevent and treat it.

WebMD explains the symptoms of lice and scabies.

An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatitits, a common skin condition.

You've probably heard of lice and scabies, but do you really know what they are? Find out more.

Explore how the herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes cold sores. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent cold sores.

Find out how cold sores are diagnosed and treated. Get tips to heal your cold sore faster with home remedies and over-the-counter treatments.