First Day of Spring

You’ve got a cut, scratch, insect bite, burn, or other minor break in the skin on your lower leg. It’s not a big deal, but this time, it’s not scabbing over. It’s been about two weeks, and there’s no sign of recovery. Why won’t your leg wound heal?

The color of your eyes, hair, and skin comes down to the natural pigment called melanin. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) results from increased melanin production triggered by a skin injury like those caused by acne. 

Occasional leg pain is common from overexertion, but chronic aches and pains could be a sign of vascular problems. While varicose veins are frequently a cosmetic issue, some people suffer from other symptoms too, including pain. 

Skin cancer isn’t always predictable. There’s no comprehensive guide that can help you identify every skin cancer lesion. You may have moles that are different than others on your body, or lesions that look nothing like typical moles.

Acne isn’t always a condition limited to teens. It can start or persist into adulthood. The good news is that adult-onset acne is treatable with the right combination of therapies to bring your outbreaks under control. 

Discolored skin around the ankles is often the result of poor blood flow through the veins of your legs. Called stasis dermatitis, yellow-brown discoloration appears because of staining from components of the blood pooled in your legs.