Skin Problems and Treatments Slideshows

Try these home remedies for hidradenitis suppurativa.

If you live with hidradenitis suppurativa, you want a dermatologist who fits the bill for care and treatment. These tips can help.

Many different kinds of conditions can affect skin, your body’s largest organ. Here’s what may cause those bumps, rashes, moles, and dry patches.

Advocates, dermatologists, and people living with vitiligo offer kernels of advice to make the journey better, less stressful, and more hopeful.

These easy steps can help you ease the itchy hives that come with chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Too much sun, certain diseases, and medication can change your skin color. Learn more about skin discoloration.

Strange spots on your skin? Find out some of the common causes of skin lesions.

Some breath, sweat, and urine odors can signal changes in your body. The reason could be diabetes, an infection, or something else. Here’s what you need to know.

Get to know the symptoms and treatments of seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin condition that often affects the scalp but can happen in other areas, too.

Everything from aging to poor nutrition can make your nails dry, thin, and easy to break. There are also some treatments and medical conditions that can make them brittle. But you don't have to put up with the problem. The right care can make all the difference in keeping your nails healthy and strong.

Everyone gets a bruise occasionally. But if it happens often, there are many reasons why that could happen.

Collagen is a protein your body makes naturally that's needed for joint health and skin health. Collagen supplements may reduce wrinkles and make skin look younger, but the science for this is still changing. Find out what you should know about collagen and supplements.

Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago. It’s still a favorite of dermatologists. It can help you in ways you may not know about.

If you have scars that you’d rather make less noticeable, these tips may help you know what you can try yourself and what may need a doctor’s help.

Wrinkles come in all shapes and sizes. Find out more about the different types and what causes them.

You may know aloe as an ingredient in soaps and creams, but did you know it can help treat burns and certain skin conditions like dermatitis? Find out more about aloe and how to use it safely.

There are hundreds of essential oils on the market, with claims for helping with almost as many health issues. But do they work? Are they safe? Find out with a guide to some of the most common plant oils.

You have a fever and an area of skin that’s red, swollen, and warm. Most likely, you have a case of cellulitis. Learn how to tell for sure and what you should do.

It’s rare, but some skin rashes can be the sign of a dangerous condition that needs treatment right away. Get the facts.

Try these home remedies for hidradenitis suppurativa.

These small sacs filled with fluid, tissue, hair, or dead skin can form almost anywhere on your body. Find out more about why cysts form and what you can do about them.

Some skin problems come from touching another person's skin or something they touched. Here's what to watch out for and suggestions for what you can do.

You may try not to think about it, but the truth is there are tiny creatures living all over your body. Learn which ones are OK and which ones are not.

Your skin breaks out in itchy rashes, painful blisters, or crusty sores. Allergies? Eczema? The answer could be a viral infection.

Sometimes things go wrong with your genes or your health, and that shows up in your skin. See what happens when you have these unusual problems.

If you’ve ever had poison ivy, you know the power of poisonous plants. Learn which plants to watch for and what to do if they make you sick.

Find out some unexpected causes of your itchiness, such as thyroid problems, cancer treatments, pregnancy, diabetes, and more.

That rash seemed to come from nowhere and wasn’t caused by the usual suspects: poison ivy, sunburn, mosquitoes, or a bee sting. WebMD is here to help you figure out the real culprit.

See pictures of the different types of rosacea and find out the symptoms and treatments of a condition that can make your skin red, dry, and itchy.

What can the color of your toenails tell you about your health? Watch for these shades to know if you need to talk to your doctor.

When's the last time you checked your belly button? It gives "navel-gazing" a whole new meaning. If you see something unusual in there, you may have an infection or some other issue. Find out how to tell and what to do about it.

Whether it’s a mosquito bite or dry skin that won’t go away, we all have an itch to scratch every now and then. Find out more about what makes you itchy and how to fix it.

Got sensitive skin? Here’s what to do -- and what to avoid -- to help keep it happy.

As you get older, your skin changes. Find out what to look for and how to treat the things that happen to your skin.

Essential oils like lavender and mint are popular as alternative therapies to inhale or to rub into the skin. Find out the DOs and DON’Ts of essential oils and aromatherapy.

Anywhere you have skin, from face to feet, you can get warts. Find out what kinds there are, what causes them, who gets them, and what you can do about them.

Some of them look scary, but are spiders really something to fear? Find out which ones to steer clear of and what to do if you think you’ve been bitten.

Ticks can carry bacteria, viruses, or parasites and spread illnesses. Most bites don’t lead to disease, but if you’ve been bitten, you’ll want to keep an eye out for certain symptoms.

Bunions can cause pain and even lead to serious conditions like arthritis. Find out how to know when you may have the condition and what to do about it.

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause skin infections. You can do some things to avoid them, but most of us will get an infection on our skin at some point.

The eyes are the window to the soul -- but what about the face? It may say more than you know about the state of your health.

What’s behind your blotchy skin? Take a look at some of the things that can cause it.

Find out more about conditions that can mess with your head -- as in the thin layer of skin that covers your skull: your scalp.

If your feet aren’t happy, chances are, you’re not going to be, either. Check out these ways to keep them feeling their best.

Alarmed by something popping up on your body that’s clearly not supposed to be there? These pictures shows you a few strange-but-true ailments that are scary looking but -- for the most part -- nothing to worry about.

Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. WebMD explains the latest on the dangerous diseases they can carry, from Chikungunya to Zika.

Wondering about that unusual bump or rash? WebMD shows you what's going on down there and whether it could be a genital wart or cyst, skin tag, or herpes.

What’s under your skin? Pictures of parasites that burrow: ticks, chiggers, scabies, screwworm, and more.

Get the facts about common parasites and their diseases. Learn about lice, bedbugs, hookworms, ringworms, scabies, and more.