A doctor often needs little more than a visual assessment of the skin to make a diagnosis. In some cases, they may take a biopsy. If your spots are painful or cause intense itching that interferes ...

Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. A person ...

Some people believe it may benefit their skin, though research on its benefits is limited and based mainly on animal studies. Although the research on its effectiveness is limited, studies show ...