Dermatitis is a group of skin problems related to genes, environment, and allergies. In medical terms, "dermatitis" describes inflammation of the skin. The disease tends to come and go, causing ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact ...

A healthy skin is not only a matter of appearance becuase itchy and inflamed skin may impact sleep, mood and overall ...

Spongiotic dermatitis is a pathological term that refers to a non-contagious skin inflammation, which is often present in eczema, dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis.

People with atopic dermatitis often need to use many medicines every day to help with their itchiness and rashes. There are treatment options that can be applied directly to the skin (also known as ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: For almost two months now, I’ve had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

This next in a series of quick quizzes in dermatology asks -what’s the cause of this itchy, vesicular rash on the hands?

Dear Doctors: For almost two months now, I’ve had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...