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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.

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When to treat molluscum contagiosum

This contagious skin disease will usually clear on its own, but sometimes dermatologists recommend treating it. Find out when.

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Practice Safe Sun

Everyone's at risk for skin cancer. These dermatologists' tips tell you how to protect your skin.

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Relieve uncontrollably itchy skin

Find out what may be causing the itch and what can bring relief.

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Fade dark spots

Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them.

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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.

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Laser hair removal

You can expect permanent results in all but one area. Do you know which one?

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Scar treatment

If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.

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Botox

It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the results aren’t permanent. Here’s how long botox tends to last.

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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.

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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.

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Find a Dermatologist

You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.

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What is a dermatologist?

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.

How do I get rid of small itchy bumps on my hands?

An antihistamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) can help with the itch, too. Or you might hold a cold, wet compress on the blisters for 15 minutes at a time several times a day. If these treatments don't work well for you, you might try one of these: Light therapy.

What does dyshidrotic eczema look like on hands?

Dyshidrotic eczema affects the skin around the palms of your hands, fingers and soles of your feet. Your skin may develop bumps or blisters that look like tapioca pearls. These blisters are typically one to two millimeters in diameter. The blisters may come together to form one large blister.

What triggers dyshidrosis?

Stress or weather can trigger dyshidrotic eczema. Some people find that dyshidrotic eczema flares only at certain times. You may develop dyshidrotic eczema only when you feel stressed out. Many people say the blisters appear when stress hits and continue to appear until their stress lessens.

Why do I suddenly have dyshidrotic eczema?

People can have a single flare-up of dyshidrotic eczema, but it's more common for it to come and go over long periods of time. Metals, particularly nickel, are a common trigger. Stress can also cause a flare. Laundry detergent can cause a flare.