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Commonly known as hives, this condition presents as swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin.

A type of acne lesion caused by the plugging of the pore by sebum and dead skin cells.

A skin cell that produces melanin, the pigment responsible for skin's color. Protects against UV radiation damage.

A type of cell that makes up a large part of the epidermis, producing keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility.

A small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesion on the skin, commonly seen in conditions like acne.

A chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells leading to scaling on the skin's surface.

An oily substance produced by sebaceous glands in the skin. It helps keep the skin moisturized and protected.

A benign tumor derived from blood vessels or lymph vessels. These can appear as red moles, commonly known as cherry angiomas.

A serious form of skin cancer arising from melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment.

A condition where patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin forms deposits in the skin.

A treatment that uses extreme cold (often liquid nitrogen) to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue.

A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells. It is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning beds.

An area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve. Dermatomes are clinically important for diagnostics and during surgery.

Inflammation of the skin characterized by itchiness, redness, and a rash.

A fungal infection of the skin, also known as ringworm, characterized by a red scaly rash that may form a ring shape.

The outermost layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.

A type of fungus that causes infections of the skin, hair, and nails. Common infections include athlete's foot and jock itch.

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

A benign skin lesion commonly known as a mole. Nevi are often brown or black and can appear anywhere on the skin.

A procedure that involves the controlled scraping away of the upper layers of the skin with an abrasive device.

A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells, causing pimples.

Also known as atopic dermatitis, this is a condition that makes the skin red, inflamed, and itchy. Common in children.

A type of skin cancer that begins in squamous cells. It is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma.

A small, raised, solid pimple or swelling on the skin, often forming part of an acne outbreak.