Do you keep tabs on every spot on your skin? That’s unlikely, because you may have a variety, including moles, skin tags, dark spots, sun spots, and age spots. Still, it’s wise to have a sense of what ...

A person may notice pinpoint dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from heat exposure to an infectious disease. Depending on the skin tone, the dots may be red, gray, the same color, or ...

Age spots are harmless marks that can appear on the skin as a person ages. These spots can look similar to some types of skin cancer or precancerous growths. Both age spots and skin cancer are more ...

Christopher J. Haas, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist with LCMC Health in Louisiana. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as assistant professor of dermatology at LSU Health ...

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 ...

Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...

Hyperpigmentation can affect many skin tones, but it’s often more intense and can last longer on dark skin. Hyperpigmentation is when an area of skin becomes darker than the skin that surrounds it.

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 ...

Scars and dark spots are common side effects of acne. While there are lots of products and treatments available, not all of them are best for skin of color. Here’s what to know about how to treat and ...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation happens when acne inflammation triggers extra melanin during healing, leaving flat dark spots that fade slowly over months or years. Home remedies like vitamin C ...