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Actinic Keratosis

OVERVIEW Also known as solar keratoses, actinic keratoses are precancerous growths on the skin that are caused by long-term UV radiation in the form of

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Moles (Nevi)

OVERVIEW Moles are usually harmless, but they can be a sign of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. In 2021, melanoma skin

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

OVERVIEW: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer that dermatologists detect and diagnose in the United States each year. In fact,

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Seborrheic Keratoses

OVERVIEW: Seborrheic keratoses are very common skin growths. They are benign and not worrisome. Seborrheic keratoses tend to develop as you age, with people over

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Warts

OVERVIEW Warts are non-cancerous benign growths on the skin that are caused by infections from viruses known as human papillomavirus (HPV). While there are several

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Acne

OVERVIEW Acne is the most frequent skin condition in the United States. It is characterized by pimples that appear on the face, back, and chest.

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Alopecia Areata

OVERVIEW Alopecia areata can develop suddenly over a few days or weeks. It can lead to unexplained hair loss, often in patches the sizes of

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Blisters

OVERVIEW A blister is a raised area of the skin filled with fluid. Blisters can occur on any part of the body and can be extremely painful and

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Cellulite

OVERVIEW Cellulite is a common skin condition that affects many people. It can cause self-consciousness and insecurity, but there is no need to worry! This

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