Here's why it's important to schedule your annual skin cancer screening. I have been writing this column on a weekly basis since 1976, and I am frequently asked how I keep coming up with new ideas to ...
Having a new spot show up on your skin can raise a lot of questions. Namely, where did it come from and should you be concerned? But while it’s easy to assume the worst, it’s important to remember ...
Black skin spots, often referred to as hyperpigmentation, can affect anyone and arise from various causes such as sun exposure, aging, acne or hormonal changes. These spots, while typically harmless, ...
Why we love it: Tranexamic acid is an unsung hero of treating hyperpigmentation. It's "a gentle and effective way to improve the look of dark spots," says aesthetician Ivey Rogers. "It helps fade ...
Finding tiny red dots on your skin can be unnerving, but a dermatologist usually starts with a simple question: Did they ...
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 ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our bodies change as we age. Some of those changes, like thinning hair and wrinkles, are no surprise. We anticipate them. Less ...
You look at your body in the mirror and wait, where’d that new spot come from? Of course, your brain jumps to the worst possible conclusion: skin cancer. Before you freak out, you should know there ...
Brown spots on skin affect nearly everyone, often due to sun exposure. Melanoma rates have increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Any mole that changes size, shape, or color should be ...
Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...
Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...