A boil forms due to a bacterial or other infection of a hair follicle and skin at the root of a hair. Many resolve on their own with time and home management.

Skin discoloration on the legs can occur for several reasons including psoriasis, sunburn, and vitiligo. Some causes are temporary and will clear up independently, while others may require long-term ...

People experience many kinds of skin changes over time. You may notice that the skin on your lower legs becomes discolored or appears bruised as you age. The technical term for this is hemosiderin ...

It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies start to react differently to the same activities. Clutching the pages of a paperback can cause cramping in the hands. Retrieving groceries from ...

You can develop hyperpigmentation on your legs due to sun exposure, diabetes, and other health conditions. In some cases, irregular dark spots may be melanoma. Treatment can depend on the cause. If ...

BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) — It's a rare systemic skin disorder that results in severe rashes, boils and cysts. Now, a long-time Washington newswoman is sharing her own painful journey and how she ...

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition. It’s also easily treated at home. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I have a bunch of small, rough bumps on my ...