Skin conditions

British photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor hopes to break down the stigma around skin issues with Epidermis, her candid new photo series challenging how we view imperfection. Epidermis features close-up portraits of…

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You know those weird but harmless glitches on your face and body that can show up out of nowhere? Here’s what they are and how to take care of them — fast.

Prone to irritation? Help is here.

Genetic illnesses, health conditions, or infections cause your skin to react in unusual ways. Learn about these conditions and what they can do to skin with this WebMD slideshow.

Photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor knows what it means to live with a skin condition. As a teenager and throughout her early twenties, Sophie suffered from severe acne. It really affected her self-esteem, making her feel shame and embarrassment. Luckily, over the years she learned how to live with it.

Dermatologists break down six different kinds of eczema: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis.

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Everything you need to know about acne according to experts, including the causes, symptoms and treatment.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease affecting over 125 million individuals worldwide and is often confused with other skin conditions. Learn more today!