Spencer Kroll, MD, has a book on his shelf that he used in medical school. In it, there’s information about a once-common practice for doctors. When they’d shake the patient’s hand upon entering the ...

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...

Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where people get ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Is it just me, or has everyone been embracing their natural nails lately? In a sea of chrome nails and ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at worst, ...

Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...