Health

For many people, talking to a dermatologist about embarrassing skin issues can be difficult. But by being honest and asking your dermatologist questions, you can make your appointment more productive and help you achieve healthier, smoother skin.

Any new spot on the skin should be evaluated …

Many symptoms that don't involve movement can be a warning sign for Parkinson's. They may start years or even decades before motor symptoms.

Some non-motor signs include a mask-like facial expression, drooling and cramped handwriting. Others are less obvious, such as a change in your sense …

Psoriasis can occur anywhere on the skin, including the scalp. It can look like dandruff, with plaques of thick white or silvery scales. It may also affect the hairline, forehead and ears.

Topical medications, oral medicines and phototherapy can help improve your condition. Your doctor can …

Diabetes affects the tiny blood vessels in the eye, which can leak fluid into the central retina (the part of the eye that provides sharp vision). This can lead to macular edema.

Diabetic macular edema is a serious complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss …

Although vitiligo isn’t dangerous, it's important to seek treatment to slow the progression of discoloration and help restore a more normal appearance.

Your doctor will examine your skin and ask you about any other symptoms you’ve had. He or she may also order blood …

A dermatologist can create a treatment plan to relieve symptoms and prevent further damage. Treatment may include surgically removing the areas that are most prone to painful boils.

HS is a chronic condition, and people with HS often have periods of improvement or worsening. There's no …

Tonsil stones (tonsillolith) are one of the body's most unique defense systems: by isolating infections into these stones, bacteria stuck in the tonsils can't migrate through the body. Tonsil stones are largely compromised of minerals (calcium) and are often visible to the naked eye, though few …

AFib can raise your odds of stroke, heart failure and dementia. It can also make breathing difficult.

A health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you about your symptoms. They might use an EKG to check your heart rhythm.

AFib can come and …

If you want to reduce your cancer risk, start by avoiding red meat and processed foods. They contain nitrates and nitrites, which increase cancer risk.

Processed meat includes cured and salted meats, such as bacon, ham, sausage, beef jerky and hot dogs. There is convincing evidence …

People with diabetes must test their blood sugar levels often to stay within a target range. When their levels get high, it's called hyperglycemia.

Symptoms of high blood sugar include classic signs like frequent urination, excessive thirst, and unexplained weight loss. But some of the symptoms …