Christopher J. Haas, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist with LCMC Health in Louisiana. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as assistant professor of dermatology at LSU Health ...

Acne, allergies, and infections are some of the most common causes of red dots on your skin. Red dots on your skin that occur with breathing difficulties and wheezing require medical attention right ...

They primarily appear on the upper body: small red spots, also known as ruby spots due to their appearance. Unlike moles, they are harmless. You only need to see a general practitioner if you want ...

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells multiply abnormally, forming a tumor. Sun spots are due to an overproduction of a pigment called melanin in a small area of skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of ...

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 ...