Let's be real: You've definitely found yourself staying up late consulting Dr. Google about that raised skin bump that popped up out of nowhere all of a sudden. Is it a pimple? A cyst? Skin cancer? Of ...

Whether they’re on your ovaries, on your breasts, or on your bikini line masquerading as ingrown hairs, cysts can be pretty mundane medical business. But dermoid cysts are different. Thanks to their ...

Keratosis pilaris (KP) involves groups of tiny bumps on the skin. Though it’s harmless, some people may want to treat it on the face for aesthetic reasons. Share on Pinterest Kurapy11/Getty Images KP ...

Finding a lump on your body can be worrying, but it’s important to know how to identify if it might be cancerous. Most lumps are benign and harmless, but cancerous lumps often have specific features.

Angry-looking bumps and boils on your face may look like HS, but experts say they are likely caused by another skin condition. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that can cause ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...