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White patches on skin: What to know about vitiligo

This is an autoimmune and genetic condition affecting melanin, the skin's pigment-producing cells.

Protecting the skin from damaging sun rays starts starts in childhood.

Don't try removing your own sutures, and other good advice on caring for stitches.

We all know we should be wearing sunscreen. But what else can be done to lower the risk?

The pain, the itching -- here's help for that irritating dry winter skin.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac are common. How to prevent itchy problems.

Add some patience - it takes time to see improvement from eczema.

Ice and folk remedies like butter are not helpful in burn first-aid. Follow this advice and know when to seek treatment.

Tattoos and piercing are still trending upward, and so is their removal.