Molluscum contagiosum: How to safely treat it
Both the CDC and the FDA warn against treating this common childhood condition on your own with non-prescription treatments. See what they recommend.
Biosimilars: 14 FAQs
Find answers to questions patients ask about this newer treatment option, including, “What’s involved in switching from a biologic to a biosimilar?”
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.
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.
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.