Rashes

Ringworm in an inflammatory infection of the skin caused by mold or fungi (and 90% of all fungal infections are caused by molds). Ringworm infections (so called because of the red circular patches...

A hive can flare up anywhere on the body. An allergic reaction causes fluid to seep from the skin’s blood vessels and swell the surrounding tissues. Read this article to find out how to treat and...

Poison oak is a plant which frequently causes an itchy skin rash called a dermatitis. The skin rash occurs in susceptible individuals when the oily sap or resin from the poison oak plant comes in...

Poison ivy is a common plant across North America. It produces an oil that causes an allergic reaction in many people, though not everyone is affected by it. In most people, though, it causes a...

There are several skin problems that can cause itching, redness, and irritation in children and adults. Here are a few and information on how to determine what skin problem you may be having.

Ringworm is a skin condition. It is not really caused by a worm, though. The name is deceiving. It is actually caused by a fungus. It is spread by direct or indirect contact with infected...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It is not really caused by a worm at all, but it gets its name from its ring-like appearance. It causes red rings with pale centers on the skin. It...

Removing skunk odor is a difficult task although not impossible to remove. If a family member, yourself, or a pet has been skunked you can take the following steps to ensure the smell is gone by...

Information on how to get rid of skin rashes and skin irritations. Relief for bug bites, eczema, shingles, dermatitis and more. Follow these steps to reduce itchiness and find relief fast.

I was recently told by an optometrist that I had “eyelash dandruff”. She told me that I needed to regularly wash my eyelashes to improve my condition. This was odd to me, since being a man who...

Lichen planus is an unusual mucocutaneous rash without any definitive causes. The appearance of lichen planus has been described as "the 4 P's": pruritic, purpuric, planar and polygonal....

Itchy dry skin usually is not a serious medical condition; nevertheless, because it is so prevalent millions of dollars are spent annually treating it. Itchy skin occurs when the top layers of...

I have recently had a fraxel laser treatment done. I did all the research I could before and after the treatment. I was informed by my aesthetician to make sure I ask how many passes they would be...

Have a nasty skin rash? In this article I will go over three different ways to get rid of a skin rash, depending on what it was that caused it! Let's get started.

Acne effects teenagers, Women when they go through hormonal changes when their pregnant and going through menopausal. While for the last few years dozens of acne systems have flooded the market,...

Treatment for poison oak, poison ivy or poison sumac should not be delayed once you're aware you've been exposed. The following information can further help aid you in this regard as well as...

Athlete’s Foot is a fairly common fungal skin infection. Athlete’s Foot is itchy and painful. There are some things that can be done to avoid this bothersome condition.

A skin rash treatment does not need to be expensive to work. Did you know you can use good a old fashioned oatmeal bath to soothe the itch of a skin rash? You may have heard this and wondered just...

Giving a hickey is easy, although removing one isn't. If you have a hickey that needs to be gone fast, here are a few tips on getting rid of it. Remember its not going to go away in a matter of...

Information on how to reduce red, rosy cheeks. Rosacea affects over 14 million Americans but there are simple and painless ways to reduce facial redness.

If you are one of the millions of children and adults affected by poison oak or poison ivy, this article may be of some use. You should learn to spot the plants and avoid them as much as possible,...

Anyone who has had the unfortunate experience of having a poison ivy rash, knows the itching associated with it. The itching is terrible. The rash causes redness on the skin, small blisters and...

Don't live your life in misery. Try to help your body deal with eczema.

Zit popping sounds gross. They are most noticed on our face. They can be large, unsightly, and they seem to always pop up when we have somewhere to be! Acne (also refered to as pimples or zits)...

Retin-A is a prescription medication and the generic for tretinoin. It is available as a liquid, gel or cream topical application and used to treat acne vulgaris. A derivative of vitamin A, it...

Eczema is a chronic illness that can affect a person's well-being at many levels. However, there are sensible ways to care for eczema patient and to greatly improve their quality of life. If you...

Skin rashes can be the result of a number of different causes. Most skin rashes clear up on their own in a few hours but some can stay for extended periods of time. One things for certain, though,...

It's fall and more than likely you are going to need a way to soothe chapped lips. There are many ways to prevent sore, dry lips during the cold seasons but sometimes it's too late. So what do you...

People can easily clear up body acne with a few easy steps. In most cases, it does not even require a trip to the dermatologist for prescription drugs or topical creams. Acne can be painful, may...

As a bigger guy, I have been subject to many instances of that painful, irritating rash on the inner thigh caused by excessive walking and sweating - often called 'chafing'. This is a How To on...

Rashes hurt, burn, itch, and look terrible. There is almost nothing more annoying and troubling than an itchy rash. There are excellent natural cures that work wonderfully for rashes and also...

Unlike most rashes, a skin yeast infection is the result of an overabundance of the Candida albicans fungus. This fungus occurs naturally on and in the human body without causing problems, but...

Here's where I was, and perhaps, this is where you are too. Picture a fire hydrant and add the scream of a rescue truck. My skin was broken, bleeding and itching so bad, I couldn't sleep at...

The best way to treat poison ivy is not to get it in the first place. Remember, 'leaves of three, leave them be!' But it isn't always possible. Despite the precautions of long sleeves and pants,...

how to recognize, prevent and treat diaper rash.

Pregnancy already come with some lovely symptoms and side effects. One of the less common, however, is a rash that is affectionately called PUPPS. It usually occurs in first pregnancies in a...

Oh the itching! Oh the obnoxious blisters! How can I get rid of this Poison Ivy. In this article I'll explain how to stop the spread of poison ivy irritations on your skin, and how to reduce the...

Razor Burn is simply an irritation of the skin which results from shaving with a razor and is common in both men and women. Razor Burn looks like a mild rash and can last for a few hours or a few...

Are you suffering from embarassing acne scars? Maybe you have a scar left from an incident that happened when you were younger. I know how it feels. It's just one more thing that you'd like to...

Eczema is a painful and itchy skin condition in both adults and kids. It causes red rashes and can be embarrassing. See the steps below to reduce eczema itching and rashes.

Do you need to treat ringworm? As most of you may know, ringworm is merely a fungal infection that tends to like damp places. Speaking from experience, treating ringworm isn't all that difficult...

Hormones can change a person's body chemistry from good to worse, especially if you are a mother. Your ethnic background is another reason why you're more prone to eczema. With diligent skin care...

Ring worms became prevalent in 1906. Ring worms are fungi infections that thrive mostly where the skin folds.

If you've ever had a problem with athlete's foot, you know how difficult it is to cure, and even harder to keep from coming back. In this article, you will learn an incredibly easy and cheap...

A chlorine rash is also known as a swimming pool rash, hot tub rash and a wide variety of other terms. According to healthy-skincare.com, “The swimming pool rash may refer to the skin being...

The demand for baby eczema treatment options has increased. In fact studies show that infant eczema is one the most frequent problems for new parents leaving children with painful and itchy red...

Baby has diaper rash! An irritated diaper area is a miserable experience for your baby. It can be very mild with a few red spots or quite severe. Start the diaper rash treatment at the first...

Eczema in children can be very debilitating and upsetting for the child and parents alike. It can appear as dry patches or blisters that ooze. Most common places are inside knees, elbow creases,...

Tinea versicolor is a medical condition similar to athletes foot but can be seen on the chest and arms. It is usually not very noticeable but presents itself as small light red dots or splotches...

Been hiking recently? Take a little bit of the woods - poison ivy rashes - home with you? Here is an easy way to ease your pain without paying for a doctor visit or over the counter medications.