Rashes

Ringworm is a fungal infection characterized by a ring-shaped red rash. It can occur on any part of the body, including the feet, scalp and groin. Fungus penetrates the top layers of skin,...

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...

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.

Poison oak contains urishiol oil, which most people are allergic to. When you brush against the plant, you deposit some of the oil on your skin, which results in the horrible itching and burning...

Armpit rash can cause pain, itching, and unsightly patches of skin. While often the conditions causing underarm rash are not serious, the discomfort can be difficult to manage. Often you can avoid...

According to Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota, skin rashes are most frequent in the summertime and are commonly caused by poisonous plants and heat. Poisonous plants contain...

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...

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...

Poison Ivy is a terrible rash one gets after contact with the plants oils. The oils spread through one's pores and causes a nasty, itchy rash. I have used this method for years now and use the...

Rashes can be very irritating and painful. They itch, burn, and can appear very unattractive. Rashes occur due to allergies, skin irritations, and sometimes seem to happen out of thin air. Here...

"Drugs don't cure athlete's foot," said my physician, "people cure athlete's foot." What he meant was it takes patience and persistence if you want to rid yourself of this...

Heat rash is a condition that also goes by the name prickly heat. It's caused when sweat glands get plugged due to being exposed to warm, humid air, resulting in sweat going inward instead of...

Do you get dry and itchy skin every winter? Plenty of people get this annoying winter itch called asteatotic eczema or dermatitis. Once you start scratching it's very difficult to stop. Asteatotic...

Eczema is a very common problem and is very annoying.Here are some tips to help with dry skin.

Acne is a condition that normally affects adolescents. It is usually relatively minor and only lasts for a short time. Acne can also affect adults, and can sometimes last for several years. Acne...

The title may sound a little yucky, but I've found that more than a few people suffer from a painful and/or bleeding crusty rash behind the ears. It looks like a kind of eczema or psoriasis. This...

The heat of summer can get pretty unbearable at times and it can wreak havoc on your skin. Sunburns are not the only problem you may encounter in this weather, heat rashes can be equally if not...

Millions of people across the United States are allergic to the urushiol oil found in Poison Ivy Leaves. Here are several home remedies to help relieve the pain and itch associated with poison ivy.

Jock itch is a fungal rash on the groin, also known as tinea cruris. Fungus thrives in warm, moist and dark places, which makes the groin an ideal place for them to occur. (Think of it kind of...

Heat rash is common in hot, humid weather and is developed when the body overheats and sweat is trapped near the skin. It is nicknamed "prickly heat" because the skin feels prickly and small red...