When you check your makeup in the mirror, only to spot a giant you-have-no-idea-what bump staring back at you, it’s tempting to really go in on your face. Yet, when it comes to most face bumps and ...

Bumps on your nipples and areola can occur due to acne or ingrown hair. In some cases, they may be an early indicator of another health condition, such as breast cancer. Your nipples are delicate ...

Keratosis pilaris, or “chicken skin,” is a common and harmless condition due to excess keratin in the hair follicles. It causes small, rough bumps to appear on the skin’s surface. People may refer to ...

You're in the shower when your fingers brush over something unexpected: a small lump under your skin that wasn't there before. Your mind immediately races-Is this serious? Could it be cancer? It's ...

As much as we’re bombarded with images of clear, glowy, and pretty much perfect skin online, it’s totally normal to have bumps on your face. Many of them are annoying, sure, like a chin zit that ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

If you’re following your dermatologist’s advice, you should be giving yourself regular skin checks. This allows us to notice small or significant coloring changes, texture, and other characteristics ...

On Black people’s skin, keratosis pilaris may appear as brown-black or skin-colored bumps. Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes rough bumps to appear on the skin. It is a common ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a bump that never went away — under my hair. I almost didn’t bring it up. But I’m so glad I did. At my annual skin check with my dermatologist, I pointed out a small bump on my ...