Warts are actually benign tumors of the epidermis caused by a virus. Find what you need to know about this annoying skin condition.

Test your knowledge of acne and acne treatments with the acne quiz.

Retin-A is a very effective medication used to control acne, especially blackheads and whiteheads. This article gives guidelines that may help reduce side effects and increase compliance with this acne ... Read More

Many medications used for acne control are applied topically. Find out more about new topical treatments and the old stand-bys.

Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. Find out more how acne, blackheads, and whiteheads are formed.

Sunscreen is one of the most effective skin-care products used to prevent wrinkles. Find out how sunscreens work, how you know which sunscreen to pick, and how to apply sunscreen ... Read More

Fingernails and toenails are made of more than just the nail we see. Find out more about nail anatomy and growth.

Under certain circumstances a pregnant woman can transmit the herpes simplex virus to her baby causing potentially deadly consequences. Find out more about genital herpes infections in pregnancy.

Should pregnant women who are exposed to chicken pox or who acquire a chicken pox infection be worried about complications? Find out more about the risks of chicken pox in ... Read More

Many books are published that claim to give the latest information about looking beautiful. These are the books that give the most factual information about all aspects of beauty. They ... Read More

Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy is a condition that affects some women in the second half of pregnancy. Find out more about this rash that looks like acne.

Pemphigoid gestationis, also known as herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects some women in the second or third trimesters of pregnancy. Find out more about this condition.

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, or ICP, is a very itchy condition caused when bile is backed up in the liver. Find out more about this disease that can be harmful ... Read More