Fact Sheets

Actinic Keratosis (AK)
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a scaly and rough patch of skin caused by years of sun damage. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Photoaging (Sun Damage)
Photoaging is when the sun prematurely—and sometimes dangerously—ages the skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Seborrheic Keratosis
A common type of noncancerous skin tumor that resembles a wart and may bleed or be itchy.
Microneedling
Microneedling typically has shorter recovery time compared to the lasers or chemical peels that are also used to help resurface skin and improve its texture.
Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne is a skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the face, back, and chest. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy is a sun damage treatment that relies on a photosensitizing drug and particular kind of light. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of all skin cancers. The cause is damage to the DNA of cells in the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a disease that causes patches of skin to lose their color, resulting in white spots. Learn about causes and treatment.
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Mohs surgery is a type of surgery for skin cancer that minimizes the amount of skin removed. Learn more about this procedure.
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgeries can improve the appearance of the area around the eyes, which is affected by the aging process.