Monkeypox: What you need to know
Monkeypox is a contagious disease that causes a rash. A board-certified dermatologist explains what the rash looks like and when to seek medical care.
When to treat molluscum contagiosum
This contagious skin disease will usually clear on its own, but sometimes dermatologists recommend treating it. Find out when.
Practice Safe Sun
Everyone's at risk for skin cancer. These dermatologists' tips tell you how to protect your skin.
Relieve uncontrollably itchy skin
Find out what may be causing the itch and what can bring relief.
Fade dark spots
Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them.
Untreatable razor bumps or acne?
If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help.
Laser hair removal
You can expect permanent results in all but one area. Do you know which one?
Scar treatment
If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.
Botox
It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the results aren’t permanent. Here’s how long botox tends to last.
Free materials to help raise skin cancer awareness
Use these professionally produced online infographics, posters, and videos to help others find and prevent skin cancer.
Dermatologist-approved lesson plans, activities you can use
Free to everyone, these materials teach young people about common skin conditions, which can prevent misunderstanding and bullying.
Find a Dermatologist
You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.
Why choose a board-certified dermatologist?
When it comes to treating the skin, plenty of people say they have expertise. Only a board-certified dermatologist has these credentials.
Scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp. It can appear on the forehead as shown in the picture on this page. Sometimes, it extends to the back of the neck or appears behind the ears.
On the scalp, psoriasis may need different treatment. The skin on the scalp is thicker. Hair can get in the way.
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Image used with permission of the American Academy of Dermatology National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides.