"Hi Jake, I have pearly penile papules—small, benign, non-contagious white spots around the head of my penis. Unfortunately, ...

Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta is a disease that manifests as multiple, small, erythematous papules that may develop rapidly into vesicles, pustules, or papules. The etiology of ...

A 30-year-old male presented with multiple chronic cutaneous lesions on the arm, forearm, back, chest, and abdomen, posing a ...

More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from some form of psoriasis. If you’ve struggled with your skin health this ...

There are several clinical cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis but most commonly the disease presents as chronic, symmetrical, erythematous, scaling papules and plaques. The epidemiology, clinical ...

Question: I recently noticed a strange growth on my bottom eyelid. It isn’t coming out of a hair follicle, and it isn’t a ...

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008;27(6):551-552. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition which affects 15-20% of the population in developed countries including the United ...

New, innovative therapies must be added to the existing arsenal of treatments for adult female acne, according to a ...

Atopy from food allergies to environmental factors can increase hair loss prevalence among children and adults, according to ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Congested skin occurs when there is a buildup of sebum (oil) and dead skin cells, which can clog the pores. It is common on the face but can occur anywhere on the ...

Papular eczema, or papular dermatitis, is a type of atopic dermatitis. It causes bumps called papules on the skin. It can be itchy and may lead to infections. Home remedies and medications can ...