Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and ...

Traditional dermatology is only beginning to fully address the connection between the gut and our skin for too long.

Spots, bumps or patches that suddenly appear on your skin can be alarming, especially if they grow quickly, become red or irritated, or do not seem to heal. It can be difficult to tell whether it is ...

Subtypes of basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, may differ in appearance, aggressiveness, treatment options, and who’s likely to develop them. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the ...

There are three common types of skin cancer in the United States: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer. Fred Hutch Cancer ...

CHANCES ARE, ONE out of five of you reading this will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time you hit age 70. As the most prevalent cancer overall (beating out all other cancers combined), there are ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

Skin problems don’t just affect physical health—they can deeply impact self-confidence and emotional wellbeing, especially when visible on the face or exposed areas. Many people don’t realize that ...

There are five skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. You can test your skin type at home by observing oil, dryness, or redness on your skin. Age, sun damage, and hormonal changes ...

Melasma is a skin condition with brown, blue, or freckle spots that form what is often called “the mask of pregnancy.” It’s a dark, mask-like mark that is common, painless, and typically goes away ...