Rashes

For most people, treating hives is relatively easy -- you simply avoid whatever causes the rash. But for those who suffer from chronic hives -- for whom those itchy, nasty welts keep appearing for...

Rashes caused by poison ivy can be painful and infuriating. If you're ever afflicted with a bad case, there are a number of treatments for the itchy swelling and redness caused by this pesty plant.

Hives, also known as urticaria, can flare up anywhere on our bodies. They vary in shape and size, but their symptom of intense itching is consistent. Hives tend to disappear and reappear over...

Poison oak is common along nearly the entire Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada. If you hike in a forest or otherwise spend time in a natural area, don't be surprised if you develop an...

Getting a rash from poison ivy is very common in the summer. The rash tends to be more annoying than painful and can be treated at home without the help of a doctor.

Poison ivy and poison oak are two plants that often cause allergic reactions in people who come in contact with them. This reaction produces an itchy red rash that usually requires some form of...

Poison ivy and its cousins (poison oak and poison sumac) cause horrible, itchy rashes whenever the plants brush up against someone's skin. The symptoms stem from urushiol oil, which coats the...

Hives are likely to show up unexpectedly, sometimes without any known cause or contact with allergen. They are swollen, red bumps and can appear on any part of the body. Hives can last for several...

Scabies is a common skin infection caused by microscopic mites that burrow under the skin. As the mites burrow, lay eggs and hatch, their actions cause an allergic reaction, resulting in a...

Scabies is caused by a small (invisible to the naked eye) mite that enters the skin. The symptoms are intense itching and small bumps and tunnels under the skin. Treatment consists of first...

The scientific name for heat rash is Miliaria rubra. It's also known as prickly heat. Heat rash is a condition that's quite common, especially where it's hot and humid. It can affect people of any...

Hives are a type of skin rash. They appear as red bumps that are raised and itchy. The bumps typically have centers that are paler than the surrounding areas. They can appear on any part of the...

Nothing can spoil your summer faster than getting a nasty, itchy rash. And yet, if you spend any time outdoors just about anywhere in the US, it can be hard to avoid running into the itchy stuff...

Many people believe that antihistamines will alleviate poison oak rashes. Antihistamines are prescribed to reduce allergic reactions, such as those contracted by pollens and dust. They often work...

Oral antihistamines, such as Benadryl and Chlor-Timetron, can be used to treat the itching and rashes caused by exposure to the poison sumac plant. While antihistamines cannot heal or lessen the...

The use of antihistamines has gained in popularity in recent years when treating poison ivy rashes. While topical creams may provide mixed results, oral antihistamines such as Benadryl and...