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Monkeypox: What you need to know

Monkeypox is a contagious disease that causes a rash. A board-certified dermatologist explains what the rash looks like and when to seek medical care.

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When to treat molluscum contagiosum

This contagious skin disease will usually clear on its own, but sometimes dermatologists recommend treating it. Find out when.

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Practice Safe Sun

Everyone's at risk for skin cancer. These dermatologists' tips tell you how to protect your skin.

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Relieve uncontrollably itchy skin

Find out what may be causing the itch and what can bring relief.

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Fade dark spots

Find out why dark spots appear and what can fade them.

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Untreatable razor bumps or acne?

If you have what feels like razor bumps or acne on the back of your neck or scalp, you may have acne keloidalis nuchae. Find out what can help.

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Laser hair removal

You can expect permanent results in all but one area. Do you know which one?

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Scar treatment

If you want to diminish a noticeable scar, know these 10 things before having laser treatment.

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Botox

It can smooth out deep wrinkles and lines, but the results aren’t permanent. Here’s how long botox tends to last.

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Free materials to help raise skin cancer awareness

Use these professionally produced online infographics, posters, and videos to help others find and prevent skin cancer.

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Dermatologist-approved lesson plans, activities you can use

Free to everyone, these materials teach young people about common skin conditions, which can prevent misunderstanding and bullying.

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Find a Dermatologist

You can search by location, condition, and procedure to find the dermatologist that’s right for you.

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What is a dermatologist?

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologists care for people of all ages.

What does a bed bug bite look like on humans?

small red bumps or welts in a zigzag pattern or a line. small red bumps surrounded by blisters or hives. papular eruptions or areas of skin with raised or flat patches that may be inflamed. small spots of blood from bites often dried or stained onto sheets or bed clothing.

How do I know if my bites are from bed bugs?

Symptoms of a bedbug bite.
red and swollen, with a dark spot at the center of each bite (they may also look like a hive or welt).
arranged in lines or clusters, with multiple bites grouped together..
itchy..
burning..
fluid-filled blisters..
you may also find blood stains on the sheets from scratching..

Where do bed bug bites usually appear on the body?

Bites are commonly found on the parts of the body that are more likely to be exposed to bed bugs during sleep - the hands, neck, face, shoulders, legs and arms. While not always the case, bed bug bites are often grouped together in a small area and at times may occur in a line or a zigzag pattern.