Treating Warts

A detailed look at methods for treating warts. To get rid of your warts, your healthcare provider may need to try more than one type of treatment.

What Are Warts?

Warts are common skin growths that can appear anywhere on the body. There are many types of warts. In most cases, they aren't cancer (benign) and are harmless. But warts can be embarrassing. And some warts are painful. The good news is that they can be treated.

Preventing Skin Cancer

Relaxing in the sun may feel good, but it isn't good for your skin. In fact, being exposed to the sun's harmful rays is a major cause of skin cancer. Follow these tips to protect your skin.

Checking for Skin Cancer

Doing monthly skin checkups is the best way to find new marks or skin changes. During your skin checkups, look for changes in the size, shape, color, or elevation of your skin growths. Note, too, if your growths bleed, itch, or are painful.

Common Types of Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It is the most common form of cancer. If caught early, skin cancer can often be treated with success. But in some cases, it is life-threatening. To play it safe, start doing monthly skin checkups. If you see any changes in your skin, contact your doctor right away.

Controlling Adult Acne

You stand the best chance of controlling your acne if you follow your treatment plan. Acne often takes months to improve, not days or weeks.

Adult Acne

Learn about what adult acne is, what causes it, and how it's treated.

Weight Management: Fact and Fiction

Knowing the truth about losing weight can help you separate what works from what doesn’t. Don’t be taken in by expensive weight-loss fads like pills, herbs, and special foods. There’s no magical way to lose weight.