Grandma knows best. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria.. Scientists at ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots are harmless, others may be signs of an underlying health condition.

You've probably been told that the number one rule for getting rid of a zit is not to pick it, and yet, here you are, post-pimple pop and with an acne scab to show for it. Your first thought might ...

Q. How do precancerous skin lesions differ from normal age spots? A. Not all marks or growths that develop on skin are worrisome, though they may look alarming. Dr. Joseph Merola, a dermatologist ...