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

Many people spot tiny red dots on their skin and wonder what they mean. These marks often appear without warning on areas ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: You’re going about your day, when all of a sudden you spot a red, splotchy rash on your ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Let's be real: You've definitely found yourself staying up late consulting Dr. Google about that raised skin bump that popped up out of nowhere all of a sudden. Is it a pimple? A cyst? Skin cancer? Of ...

When you check your makeup in the mirror, only to spot a giant you-have-no-idea-what bump staring back at you, it’s tempting to really go in on your face. Yet, when it comes to most face bumps and ...

Acne, allergies, and infections are some of the most common causes of red dots on your skin. Red dots on your skin that occur with breathing difficulties and wheezing require medical attention right ...

You look at your body in the mirror and wait, where’d that new spot come from? Of course, your brain jumps to the worst possible conclusion: skin cancer. Before you freak out, you should know there ...

A skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa may cause those painful red bumps in the folds of your skin. A UChicago Medicine physician shares some facts. If you have painful red bumps in the ...