There are two types of skin pigmentation disorders: hyperpigmentation, in which the skin produces too much melanin, and hypopigmentation, in which the skin produces too little melanin. Skin ...

WHAT ARE AUTOIMMUNE BLISTERING DISORDERS? Autoimmune blistering disorders are rare skin conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin and mucous membranes, including those in the ...

Ichthyosis is an inherited group of skin disorders characterized by xerosis and scaling. Other common phenotypic characteristics are hyperkeratosis, keratosis pilaris, palmar, and plantar ...

The five main skin types are normal, dry, oily, combination (dry and oily), and sensitive. Your skin type is usually predetermined by genetics. Environmental factors like sun damage, hormonal changes, ...

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare skin condition that’s usually inherited. It makes the skin incredibly thin and brittle. People born with this condition are often called “butterfly children” because ...

Dark spots, stubborn patches, uneven tone — hyperpigmentation shows up in many ways and for just as many reasons. If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your skin seem to darken out of nowhere (or ...

Although acne and rosacea treatment are widely covered, treatment for other types of skin conditions are not covered at all, a new report shows. People with melasma and postinflammatory ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Endocrine disorders happen when hormone levels are too high or too low. Fatigue and mood ...