Rashes

Geraniums rarely cause problems for gardeners in the way of rashes or allergic reactions, but when they do, it is nice to know how to treat them. The North Carolina State University Poisonous...

Contact dermatitis is a red rash that results from contact with a skin irritant or an allergic reaction. The resulting rash can be swollen or oozing, with bumps, scaling or itching. Occasionally...

Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with irritating substances such as jewelry or detergent. A red, itchy rash will develop. The rashes can be very uncomfortable, but...

The most common causes of scalp itch are an allergic reaction to soap or shampoo, contact dermatitis, which is a skin reaction to an irritant, head lice, eczema, psoriasis or tinea, which is a...

According to statistics published in the American Chronicle on April 28, 2007, 29 to 31 percent of Americans suffer from ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin. Doctors rely upon a number of...

Red bumps are common ailments in children. Most have a relatively minor cause and can often be treated at home. Persistent rashes with a high fever are best treated by a doctor.

People who spend time outdoors, regardless of the activity, will eventually come into contact with a plant that causes them to break into a rash. This type of rash is called dermatitis. Plants can...

Probably most of us remember that rhyme from childhood, leaves of three let them be! Poison ivy actually comes in three different types, but something that they all have in common is the three...

At some time or another almost everyone has experienced a skin rash. Rashes can be caused by a number of factors. They are often characterized by red marks or spots on the skin and are often...

Rashes on the breast can be caused by many factors. In minor cases, you may be having an allergic reaction. In rare instances, a breast rash may be due to signs of cancer. A rash upon the breast...

Facial rashes can occur for a variety of reasons. It may be because you are having an allergic reaction to medications or because your skin has become infected by a bacteria. There are types of...

Anxiety can be triggered by situations and experiences that are stressful or perceived as stressful. A brief or prolonged duration of anxiety triggers physical and chemical changes in the body...

Dermatitis and eczema are non life-threatening conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed, red, itchy and irritated. Lesions can also appear that can erupt and become crusty. There are...

Dermatitis is the medical name for a long-lasting skin condition that causes dry skin, intense itching and, in some cases, a red raised rash that might form clear fluid-filled blisters. Dermatitis...