Vitiligo is a condition of the skin that happens when the cells that give your skin its colour die. These cells, which are called melanocytes, no longer make melanin, which gives your skin its colour. This makes some parts of your skin lose their colour or turn white. A 2020...
Overview Have you ever tried a new skin care product or detergent and found that it made your skin red and itchy? If that's the case, you may have had contact dermatitis. When chemicals you come in contact with cause a reaction, this is what happens. Most reactions to contact dermatitis...
Understanding lupus The Lupus Foundation of Americasays that more than 1.5 million Americans have lupus, which is an autoimmune disease. Usually, the immune system protects the body from viruses and bacteria that come from outside. In a disease like lupus, the immune system attacks the body by accident and hurts...
Melanoma is a type of cancer of the skin. It starts in cells called melanocytes in the skin. Melanocytes are cells that make melanin, which is what gives your skin its colour. Melanomas only make up about 1 percent of skin cancers. Melanoma is also called malignant melanoma or cutaneous...
Squamous cell cancer (SCC) is a type of cancer that is also called squamous cell carcinoma. It starts in the thin, flat cells called squamous cells that make up the top layer of your skin. You also have squamous cells in your lungs, mucous membranes, digestive tract, and urinary...
What is basal cell carcinoma? A type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma (BCC) starts in the basal cells. The epidermis is made up of healthy basal cells. They are the skin cells that get rid of old ones and make room for new ones. When basal cells get...
What is rubeola (measles)? Rubeola (measles) is a virus infection that grows in the cells that line the throat and lungs. It's a very contagious disease that spreads through the air when someone with it coughs or sneezes. When someone gets the measles, they might get a fever, a cough,...
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It can make the skin hurt and change colour. If the infection isn't treated, it can spread to other parts of the body and lead to serious problems. In fact, over 14 million people in the United States get cellulitis every...
Skin that is flaky, dry, or itchy are all signs of psoriasis. There is no cure, but you can manage your symptoms by figuring out what sets them off, taking medicine, and making changes to how you live. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune condition that makes your skin...
Different Types of Eczema, Causes, and Symptoms Learn the different types of eczema, as well as causes and symptoms. When you think of eczema, you might think of skin that is itchy, red, dry, scaly, or thickened. Even though that's true, people with medium to dark skin may not notice it as...
