Procedures

Warts A wart is a hardened, bumpy, or rough piece of skin that grows faster than normal. Warts are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). Most warts are harmless, but the virus that causes warts is contagious and can be spread by direct contact with others. Warts may develop anywhere on the body, including the bottom of…

Skin Cancers The abnormal growth of skin cells. Skin cancers may cause some physical changes to your skin. A small number of them are malignant melanomas -- that means they tend to spread to other parts of your body. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do the early stages of skin cancer look like? Some of these cancers start as actinic keratoses (AK), a skin pre-cancer seen here.…

Shingles A reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body, causing a painful rash. Anyone who's had chickenpox may develop shingles. It isn't known what reactivates the virus. Shingles cause a painful rash that may appear as a stripe of blisters on the trunk of the body. Pain can persist even after the rash is gone (this is called postherpetic…

Seborrheic Keratosis Seborrheic keratosis is a benign skin growth that many people get with age. Causes include genetics and sun exposure. Seborrheic keratosis may range in color from white to black, though most are brown. They can be big or small, rough, or smooth. If the appearance of seborrheic keratoses bothers you, doctors can remove it by freezing, cutting, or…

 

Acne Rosacea A common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the main cause of rosacea? Anything that causes your rosacea to flare is called…

Morphea A skin condition that involves a patch or patches of discolored or hardened skin on the face, neck, hands, torso, or feet. The condition is rare and thought to affect less than 3 out of 100,000 people. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes Morphea? The cause of morphea is unknown, but it is thought that the collagen-producing cells become overactive and…

Molluscum A viral skin infection that results in round, firm, painless bumps. The condition spreads through contact with an infected person or a contaminated object. Though painless, the small bumps might itch. Scratched bumps can spread the infection to surrounding skin. The bumps usually disappear on their own. In rare cases, the bumps can be removed using medications or other…

Melasma Melasma is a common pigmentation disorder that causes brown or gray patches to appear on the skin, primarily on the face. The most common areas for melasma to appear on the face include the bridge of the nose. the forehead. the cheeks. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the main cause of melasma? Birth control pills, pregnancy, and hormone therapy can all trigger melasma. Stress…

Psoriasis A chronic skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Symptoms include flaking, inflammation, and thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin.…