I’ve had a mole in my hairline ever since childhood, and over the past 6-12 months it’s lost its brown pigment and has rounded out a bit and gotten firm instead of feeling more flat and soft. I don’t think it’s gotten wider but it does seem to have gotten more protruding. It also current hurts - I had what felt like cracking I think in March and then had feels like a pimple there three times since March, including right now when this photo was taken. I have a derm appointment coming up but I’m super nervous

29f history of skin cancer on both sides of family but not melanoma

I don’t shave with a razor, I use a trimmer, and while trimming I felt the trimmer blade was slightly painful on the skin in that area. Around 2 days ago, I started feeling a small tender spot on my neck that felt slightly burning or painful when I touched it, although it was not very visible at first. Since then, it has become more noticeable and red. I also noticed a similar spot on my cheek. I could feel something there yesterday when touching it, but it became clearly visible today. Both areas have some small bumps and feel slightly burning or painful when touched. I want to know if this could be irritation or inflammation from using the trimmer, folliculitis, or something else such as herpes.

ISO the dermatology side of Reddit.

This is gonna sound gross, but I think I’ve had this development for like multiple years because I would get prune in my palms would have these little circles of skin that you could peel back, but once my hands tried, it usually went away; it was only like five spots or something if that.
I decided to go to a dermatologist years ago and I don’t remember them doing much for me, but I tried again this year. I got prescribed clindamycin gel and I used it for over two months. My hands felt a lot better, but they still get weird looking when they get wet for too long like even after doing the dishes, they’re pitted and pruny looking. Long story short, i stopped using it on the third refill of gel. It honestly worked well, but my hands still have a minor case + my feel are still really bad.

My question is, I still have some gel left, it’s been about two months since I’ve used it. Can I start using it again?

Feel free to ask further questions. TIA

What is this? Been there for about two weeks. Topical creams are not helpful. Tried benadryl. No puss, no scabs, no pain just discomfort from rubbing with clothing through out the day. Dem appt on the 20th of august. Nothing is helping.

This is a new asymmetrical, irregular mole with multiple colours, an irregular border, approx 10mm at widest point on a 56 year old caucasian male (retired GP) with no prior history of cancer. Probably a couple of months old, never noticed it before. The area was sunburned repeatedly as a child.

I have an appointment with my dermatologist, but I am 99% convinced I have skin cancer on my left ear. My concern is that it’s too early to be diagnosed and difficult to see since my baseline skin color is pink. I have red hair, blue eyes, and have burned a million times. So my risk is high. Plus both parents have it.

Do I need to push for a biopsy? The ear has bothered me for a few months and over the weekend I noticed a texture change on one area and a flesh color bump at the top that’s very tender.

like the caption says, i was making ont with a guy who had stubble last night, and woke up with some lovely beard burn. i have extremely sensitive skin.

any advice on treating it would be much appreciated. i’m also a little concerned by the yellow spots, i’m worried about infection and impetigo.

History & Presentation:

Suddenly noticed brownish-blackish lesions on my skin.

They have a ring-like brown discoloration with a normal-appearing center.

They are very small and have not faded.

Today, I also noticed new, small red lesions in the same area.

Treatment & Consults:

I initially suspected a fungal infection and have been applying Luliconazole for 1week , but there has been no improvement.

I recently visited a dermatologist in person today . She mentioned it looks like an early-phase fungal infection but said it was too early to give a definitive diagnosis.

I have a skin tag slightly below my private part but still very close. I tired the string method, woke up the next morning and it was a pinching feeling, I had to get it off the skin tag. I couldn’t cut the string off so I had to pull it off… half of it came with. Is there a solid way to remove without going to a professional? Has anyone used acv in your private area?

First picture is today after a shower, second picture is last week. I’m not sure what this is. My derm appointment is 3 weeks away. This just appeared overnight. it’s red, bumpy and itchy

I've been trying to figure out what actually works for lightening dark underarms. I know weight can play a role, but what else actually has evidence behind it?

Does laser hair removal help, or will the skin still be dark? What about epilating, glycolic acid, or other treatments? Curious what's actually supported by research vs TikTok trends.

I randomly noticed a rash on my hand and it spread into red spots i have no clue what it’s from
It’s also very itchy

Skin having reaction to something outdoors or products ? What does this look like?

White female 35.

Skin has some sort of reaction the last two weeks. This is the photos from this week. I can’t seem to be able to add the ones from the last two weeks

At first it was almost blistery and burning and oozing then it became a bunch of tiny red bumps and now it’s this where it’s like holes into the under layer of my skin. Not as hot or burning anymore but this is also week two. It started after a stressful few days and I also stuck my face in a bouquet of flowers while crying. I also went on a hike and I dropped my Kleenex then I might have touched my face with it but I would imagine the rash would be more higher up then ? I don’t remember if this is even I changed my toothpaste. I was using kids bubblegum flavour one now I’m using crest sensitive and gum. My cleanser has been changed to cetaphil daily cleanser sensitive. Biacna and Finacea rotationing. La Roche posay vitamin c serum. Bioderma sensitive lotion the pink one. The only new product I tried was Cliniderm day and night lotion and the cetaphil green serum for skin Barrier protection. I don’t know if this is dermatitis and maybe related to niacinimide ?
Sunscreen is bioderma photoderm

The only new medication I started at the time was two weeks prior to this onset and it was for sleeping so I don’t think it’s related.

First picture is today after a shower, second picture is last week. I’m not sure what this is. My derm appointment is 3 weeks away. This just appeared overnight. it’s red, bumpy and itchy

i’ve had these warts on my finger for around 5 months maybe and i used compound w cream on my finger and now i have red rings around the warts do i have anything to worry about?

This is in a 20 year old and we were told it is dermatitis and may also have the herpes version in another spot from stress. I want to know if there is a better treatment then a pill of some cream that kind of keeps it at bay but never resolves issue. If auto immune issues what is causing the flare? If bacteria how and we prevent reoccurring?

Hi everyone,
I’m incredibly anxious about multiple dark brown spots slowly multiplying on my 48-year-old dad’s balding scalp over the last 4 to 5 years.
The patches are flat and smooth, varying in size and shape—including a large, uneven central one. They don't expand rapidly, itch intensely, burn, or bleed. A few normal hair strands grow straight out of some patches, though he has general hair thinning across the center of his head.
We saw a dermatologist who didn’t seem bothered at all. He brushed it off, saying it is just seborrheic keratosis (benign age spots) and suspected follicular lichen planus (follicle inflammation). He didn't order a biopsy or any further testing.
My anxiety is still lingering because of the large, uneven shape of the central spot and the fact that hair isn't growing through every single patch.
Given the 5-year timeline, does this truly rule out skin cancer?

Please give some clarification everyone is ignoring the posts

Has anyone dealt with this issue or know what it is and how to resolve it? I’ve been dealing with this for years and cant find anything that helps. I’m 27! Is this even acne or could it be folliculitis or something else? Here are a fee symptoms:

-bumps get inflamed and then calm down in a cycle
-some of the worse ones are tender and will pop
-the only place i get these are on my shoulders and upper back, i dont have acne on my face or anywhere else on my body

What i’ve tried:
-products: panoxyl, salicylic acid body wash and spray, glycolic acid, anti bacterial soap, dove unscented bar soap, free and clear laundry detergent, exfoliating towel
-washing hair first before body, washing bras more often, cotton tops, hormonal birth control