Haas, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist with LCMC Health in Louisiana. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as assistant professor of dermatology at LSU Health Sciences Center, ...

Let us guess: A date between you and a magnifying mirror led you to search “white bumps on lips.” And now you’re here, looking for answers related to the little rows of texture bordering your mouth ...

Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where people get ...

There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

Viral skin rashes (also known as viral exanthems) can cause itching, irritation, and pain — and possibly symptoms like fever or fatigue. Unlike allergic rashes, which happen when your immune system ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...

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 ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...