Dermatology

Round, scaly skin patches can appear from two very different causes. Knowing which one you have changes everything about how you treat it. This guide helps you tell nummular eczema...

Papulopustular Rosacea is often mistaken for acne but is a chronic inflammatory condition with redness, bumps, and flare-ups. Common triggers like heat, stress, spicy foods, and harsh skincare can worsen...

The autoimmune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles in Alopecia Areata, causing inflammation and hair loss. This immune response targets the hair follicle cells, leading to hair fall in affected areas....

Introduction Ocular Rosacea affects your eyes, causing redness, itching, and burning sensations. This type of sensation keeps on persisting no matter what you try. At first, it might seem like...

Key Takeaway: Lupus is not contagious: You cannot catch lupus from someone else through touch, air, or close contact. It’s an autoimmune condition: Lupus occurs when the immune system attacks...

Introduction The causes of acne are the same whether it appears on the face, forehead, shoulders, scalp, jawline, or other areas. Forehead acne is one of the most common skin...

Key Takeaway: Female pattern baldness is a common gradual thinning of hair on the top of the scalp. Genetics and hormonal changes are the main causes, but age, stress, and...

Key Takeaway: Scrotal eczema is a non-contagious skin condition that causes itchy, inflamed skin on the scrotum and nearby genital areas. Common symptoms include redness, dark patches, dryness, thickened skin,...

Key Takeaway: Nail psoriasis vs fungus can look similar, but they have very different causes—psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while nail fungus is a contagious infection caused by fungi. Key...

Key Takeaway: Nail psoriasis is common and manageable with the right treatment approach. Results take time, as nail growth is slow and treatments require consistency. Treatment options range from topical...