Skin Care

Many turn to permanent hair removal methods as solutions to body hair issues, without fully understanding the processes. Does "permanent" mean the hair is really gone for good?

By Sarah Siddons

If you love the look of eyeliner and lipstick but are tired of applying makeup each morning, you may be considering permanent makeup. But how does permanent makeup work, and is it safe?

By Sarah Siddons

That red, itchy circle of skin can mean one of many things, including eczema, psoriasis or ringworm. If it turns out to be pityriasis rosea, however, you won't have much to worry about after a few weeks.

By John Barrymore

From morning to night, your feet are constantly on the move. However, the pain and inconvenience associated with plantar warts can stop you dead in your tracks.

By Sarah Siddons

If you're frustrated by the unsightly blackheads on your nose, then pore strips may be just what you need to help put your best face forward.

By Elizabeth Whitmore

As you age, your skin loses its moisture and elasticity, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles. But, thanks to modern science, you can fight the signs of aging by replacing your skin's lost lipids.

By Jamie Palamon

More than 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, according to the National Institutes of Health, making it one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases in the country. But what causes the disease, and is there a cure?

By John Barrymore

As if having a flushed, red nose weren't enough, rhinophyma's effects are much more than just cosmetic. But how can doctors treat this condition when they don't know the causes?

By Sarah Siddons

Ringworm is a common skin problem. What causes ringworm?

By John Barrymore

It looks like acne or eczema but isn't, and it can result in a red nose that people associate with alcoholism. It's rosacea, a common skin condition most people don't know anything about.

By John Barrymore

Sagging skin is a common beauty skin problem. How do you correct sagging skin?

By Sarah Siddons

If you have acne, psoriasis, warts or calluses, a salicylic acid lotion may help treat your condition. But how do these lotions work, and how often should you use them?

By Sarah Rutland

It's a scene straight out of a cheap horror movie: microscopic creatures crawling on your skin, eating your flesh and laying their eggs inside you. But it's not fake, it's real and it's called scabies.

By John Barrymore

Although it's rare, infants and young children can require burn treatments without ever being burned -- these children have a rare disease called scalded skin syndrome that's caused by the staph bacteria that normally live on skin.

By Elizabeth Whitmore

After a long, stressful day, sometimes there's nothing better than a scalp massage. Whether you're simply running your hands through your hair or your hairdresser is sending shivers up your spine, the simple act can relieve a lot of pressure.

By Jackie Weaver

If you have acne, you probably have a routine for dealing with pimples that crop up on your face or body. But what should you do when you find pimples on your scalp?

By Gina Fisher

In the best-case scenario, scalp psoriasis is barely noticeable. But in the worst-case scenario, sufferers must endure significant physical discomfort from an itchy, red scalp with raised lesions and a build up of scales that flake off like dandruff.

By Mary Salisbury

If you're dealing with excessive oiliness, dryness or a chronic skin problem on your scalp, you might be due for a scalp treatment. How do these products provide relief?

By Shannon Cicero

Almost everyone has visible scarring somewhere, but many just choose to live with it. Find out how you can make these marks less noticeable to the naked eye.

By John Barrymore

If you have dandruff, you may have a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, a skin condition that causes flaky, scaly skin and even hair loss. Find out what causes the disease and how you can treat it.

By John Barrymore

If you have oily skin, that waxy substance that makes your face shine, triggers breakouts and causes your makeup to run is sebum. Everyone's skin produces sebum, but what exactly is it, and what does it do?

By Mary Salisbury

If your skin gets easily flushed, itchy or irritated, you may have sensitive skin, but what causes this sensitivity, and how can you treat it?

By Sarah Jourdain

You may have seen shea butter listed as an ingredient in your moisturizer or cleanser, but what exactly is shea butter? And why is it used in so many different skin care products?

By Mary Salisbury

If you're a sun bunny, you'd better consider slathering on some sunscreen and heading for a big umbrella instead -- and don't even think about going to the tanning bed. Skin cancer is a lot more common than most people know.

By Sarah Siddons

From harmless age spots and birthmarks to dangerous cancerous growths, several factors can cause skin discoloration. How do you tell what it is and whether to see a doctor?

By John Barrymore