White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

If you’ve ever noticed tiny white spots or discolorations on your skin, you may have brushed it off as a result of age or sun exposure. But this change in your skin may be a sign of a vitamin B12 ...

Dermatologist Debra Wattenberg offers her advice about treating acne, scars and other skin ailments and discusses ways to prevent them from occurring.Sept. 12, 2011 ...

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 ...

You’ve probably noticed a new spot on your skin at some point — maybe a small brown dot on your shoulder or a darker patch on your hand. But how do you know if it’s a harmless freckle or something ...

A small number of conditions can cause a whitish appearance on moles. This includes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which can sometimes create white patches on a person’s mole. Another possible cause ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that leads to the loss of skin pigmentation. A recent study shows a medicated cream called ruxolitinib is extremely effective in about one-third of patients. The ...

Whether mid manicure or while tapping away on your keyboard, you may well have noticed white spots on your nails. If, as a result, you’ve chowed down on a bag of kale or upped your diary intake in a ...

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