Black dermatologists make up just 3% of all dermatologists nationwide. More diversity in the field makes a difference not ...

The patient is a 45-year-old Caucasian male with a 5-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus ... called "goose flesh" or "chicken skin." Many of the rashes and lesions in SLE are commonly ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can damage the heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain, joints, skin, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Be sure you talk to your healthcare provider about any ...

How our skin reacts—from heat rashes to pimples to eczema—is its way of telling a story. Could it be the sign of a mental health disorder?

Understanding how 'c-Rel' affects skin inflammation could lead to new ... Jan. 30, 2025 — Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really ... in white and black skin cancer and ...

“Dark spots occur when the skin produces excess melanin, the natural brown pigment that gives our skin color,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green. “The exact reason why ...

When doctors studied the effect of eczema pigmentation on different skin types, they found that Black skin was affected more frequently by post-inflammatory skin changes. That means Black Americans ...

Gout can occur in the hip joint rarely. In gout, uric acid crystals build up in the joints. There can be sudden, severe pain ...

While rare, Candida infection of the nail can sometimes present with a black line, mimicking melanoma. A fungal infection can be confirmed with a nail biopsy or culture. Melanoma: Melanoma, a serious ...