Skin. It's the biggest part of you. Insight from experts about treating and caring for your skin.

What is this dry patch on my arm? Does this mole look normal? Why do I keep breaking out around my mouth? 

Valentine’s Day has arrived! Whether you embrace this day or cringe at the mere mention of it, we can all agree that romantic relationships play a huge role in our emotional and physical well-being. Just one encounter with an infected partner can affect our lives and health forever. No matter what your relationship status is, everyone can benefit from a little education on sexually transmitted diseases.

When it comes to vacationing for spring break, there is one thing almost everyone overlooks: the time you spend in the air can do a number on your skin. While we have already discussed what you need to pack to protect your skin during your vacation, here are a few DOs and DON’Ts to ensure your skin looks its best before, during, and after your flight.Before your flight:

Got canker sores?  Isn’t it incredibly lame when you get one?  Or worse, two?  Can’t enjoy food…can’t enjoy a romantic kiss…generally ruin your life for a week?  Did you ever wonder what causes them? And why have you never heard about a treatment for them that really works?

What is this dry patch on my arm? Does this mole look normal? Why do I keep breaking out around my mouth? 

You may have an old jar of petroleum jelly collecting dust in the back of your medicine cabinet, but did you know just how versatile that petroleum jelly can be?

Most people are probably familiar with or have heard of Botox, but how much do you know about what it's used for and how it works?

Millions of people visit dermatologists each year, but have you ever wondered what it takes to become a dermatologist?

In a survey of more than 1,500 U.S. millennials, 7 in 10 say skin damage is a significant concern for them. Yet when it comes to skin care and sun precautions, their everyday practices suggest a different attitude. A new poll sponsored by the developers of Aysa, an artificial intelligence-driven symptom checker app, aimed to uncover millennial attitudes and habits when it comes to protecting their skin – and here's what it found.

Whether you slather on lotion or mist yourself with sprays, sunscreen is an important tool to protect your skin from the sun. This tool is actually an over-the-counter drug that the FDA regulates, and it does contain chemicals. Now, the agency wants more testing and data on what goes into your sunscreen. 

Fungal infections of the skin are a common complaint among patients visiting a dermatologist. In this article, we will discuss two of the most common types of fungal skin infections: tinea skin infections and pityriasis versicolor. We will also discuss some of the tests and treatments that dermatologists can use for each condition.

Dr. Henry Anhalt and Liza Bernstein talk about how questions that emerge from the patient community can reveal opportunities to address the real-life challenges of living with diabetes.