Rashes

Skin rashes can appear on the skin as a result of a viral infection, contact with a toxic or harsh substance, or due to an autoimmune dysfunction. Rashes can become irritated, painful, and can...

Millions of people break out with poison sumac or poison oak each year. They are highly contagious rash-inducing plants that live in most states. The rash is typically red and can form small...

Poison Ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, according to the Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center. Urushiol oil is the potent oil in poison ivy, and only one nanogram is...

Poison ivy rashes are no laughing matter, and shouldn't be taken lightly if you have an allergic reaction to the poison ivy plant. Once the urushiol, an oil emitted from the plant, spreads onto...

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...

A coated tongue can be indicative of a candida albicans overgrowth in your body, an autoimmune disorder, a digestive ailment or simply the result of an unhealthy lifestyle. If you have a coated...

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...

Facial rashes can be caused by allergic reactions, an immune disorder, bug bites or poison ivy, and acne and illnesses. Different treatments are available for different causes. If you are not sure...

Poison oak usually goes away after a week or two, but in the interim can cause a great deal of distress. A number of natural treatments will alleviate the itching and swelling.

For those of you who don't know what cradle cap is. It is a yellowish crusty rash that sometimes forms on a newborns scalp and or face. This condition is often caused by the overproduction of oil...

When I was a kid, I used to be so scared to get poison ivy rashes. I don't know why, because I never saw a poison ivy plant ever. If you get a rash from poison ivy, you have nothing to be afraid...

Burning scalp syndrome can be caused by a number of factors, according to Wrongdiagnosis.com, including stress, anxiety, a reaction to soap or shampoo or hair coloring, medication, migraine...

Does your scalp constantly turn red and itch with a burning sensation? If you answered yes, then you have a scalp rash. A scalp rash will cause discomfort if left untreated. Over-the-counter scalp...

Skin rashes occur when an area on the skin is covered in spots or features an altered color and texture. Rashes are often accompanied by inflammation. They may be caused by allergies, irritation...

Growing up I struggled with eczema. I had a very serious case on my hands and arms. Eczema is very itchy and is a common skin disease.

If you have very sensitive skin, you may experience a rash after shaving your underarms, otherwise known as "razor burn." This rash is characterized by redness of the skin, a burning or tingling...

Many people with light-colored skin have a higher sensitivity to the sun. Exposure to the sun can cause a sun rash--little red blisters or spots on the skin's surface. A sun rash is uncomfortable,...