An expert explains how to tell the difference between a spot that's probably harmless versus something you should get checked ...

Bright red dots on the skin, often mistaken for infections or cancer, are typically harmless cherry angiomas. These common vascular growths, linked to genetic mutations and aging, appear as tiny ...

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body, especially those ...

That angry cluster of itchy red bumps might be more than just an annoying skin condition. While many skin irritations represent harmless reactions to environmental triggers, some persistent or unusual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you think of the early warning signs of diabetes, skin problems likely aren't the first thing to come to mind. But our body’s ...

It's a rash that's often the first symptom of Lyme disease. It's typically a circular red area. It might clear in the middle, forming a bull's-eye pattern, but most of the time it doesn't. It can ...

An antifungal cream/steroid combination prescribed earlier by the patient’s primary-care clinician provided no beneficial effect. The man’s skin was quite fair. An abundance of sun damage was noted, ...

A benign skin tumor happens when cells in your skin grow and form a mass. These tumors don’t contain malignant cells, so they are not cancer. There are many types of benign skin tumors. Share on ...

As a longtime health care provider, Amber Oberheim, APRN, always thought she was taking good care of her skin. She’s ...

Finding tiny red moles on your skin can be confusing, especially when they appear suddenly or begin to multiply with age. These bright red dots are usually harmless, yet their colour and shape often ...