Hives, also known as urticaria, are caused by the release of histamine in the skin. Find out more about the causes and treatment of hives.

Dermatitis is often thought of as synonymous with eczema, but this is not exactly true. Dermatitis is actually a term used to describe a specific type of rash with many ... Read More

Protopic and Elidel are new steroid-free topical medications that are used to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema. These medications have fewer side effects than topical steroids making them a ... Read More

Topical steroids are divided into groups based on their strengths. Find out how strong your topical steroid is.

Topical steroids work by reducing inflammation in the skin by several different mechanisms of action. Learn more about how topical steroids reduce inflammation.