Skin Problems

These are caused by disorders or diseases that affect the skin, the body’s largest organ, and may result in a range of symptoms including inflammation, itching, burning, rashes, acne, and changes in pigmentation, among others.

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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne is a skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, back, and chest. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic plastic surgery (also called cosmetic surgery) refers to procedures that improve the appearance of the face and body. Learn more about this procedure.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is the skin's reaction to an irritant—anything from poison ivy to certain fabrics can cause your skin to flare. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles. This causes the hairs in those follicles to fall out and not grow back.

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Cellulitis
A common bacterial infection of the skin that causes pain, redness, and swelling.

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Frostbite
Frostbite is a condition in which the skin—and sometimes the tissues underneath the skin—freezes. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Grover's Disease
A skin disorder marked by a rash of small, raised skin-colored or reddish spots.

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Infantile Hemangioma
Infantile hemangioma, a type of red birthmark formed of extra blood vessels in the skin, is common and found in five to 10 percent of babies.

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Keloids
Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that can sometimes appear when an injury heals. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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