Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...

Christopher J. Haas, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist with LCMC Health in Louisiana. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as assistant professor of dermatology at LSU Health ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting new bumps on your body can leave you scrambling to find pictures of skin rashes to compare them ...

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Even with your best efforts (and a lineup of pricey brightening products), dark spots notoriously take their sweet time to go away. More specifically, “it can take around a month,” Mamina Turegano, MD ...

Older adults are at a high risk of skin cancer due to a lifetime of sun exposure and physical changes related to age. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer worldwide and disproportionately ...