Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's summer meeting, dermatologist Marian Northington, MD discussed the best cosmetic treatment options for women. She claims there are three cosmetic procedures women ... Read More

Rosacea is a very common cause of facial flushing. Learn more about how this common skin disorder causes a red face.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that answering a detailed questionnaire and undergoing a brief physical exam of the head and shoulders may be all that ... Read More

In my daily practice, I frequently see patients who have skin infections that they attribute to spider bites despite the fact that they don't remember seeing a spider. In ... Read More

Bacterial skin infections are common and some are self-limited. This article describes the difference between several types of bacterial skin infections and how they are treated.

Find out more about what causes ingrown toenails and how they are treated.

A fungal infection of the nails causes thickened, discolored nails that can be painful. Find out what fungal nail infections look like and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Botox® was the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2004. Even though these injections are so popular, there are still misconceptions about how Botox® works. Find out more ... Read More

Blackheads and whiteheads are a specific type of acne called comedones. Find out more about what causes blackheads and whiteheads and how to treat them here.

Find out more about acne scar types and the treatment options available to treat acne scars.

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