Rashes

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.

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.

Hives are an indication of your body experiencing an allergic reaction. Hives look like red welts and typically itch. For frequent sufferers, hives can be a real nuisance, and can appear...

Hives can be a frustrating skin condition. Luckily, relief from the itchiness and other symptoms of hives can be found in a number of over-the-counter topical treatments and home remedies.

Skin rashes and hives can appear for several different reasons. There are allergic reactions, chemical exposure and even stress. When the your body gets stressed, it releases histamines....

Hives are extremely itchy raised welts, or "wheels" which can appear all over the body as a result of an allergic reaction. Hives can be miserable, but finding what caused them and using natural...

Skin rashes are bumps on the body that change the way the skin looks and feels. Since there are so many types of rashes, there are many different causes. Hives are a common type of rash...

Skin hives are raised, red areas of skin that are usually itchy. They can be various sizes and can occur anywhere on the body. Common areas for skin hives are arms, legs and trunk. They are also...

The stress that we endure in our daily lives can be a contributing factor to breaking out in a rash of hives. Stress is a serious factor in your health and can also contribute to heart disease,...

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...

Hives is an allergic skin reaction that is usually harmless but can be quite irritating for a child. The rash usually breaks out on a child's body in areas of the legs, back and torso.

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.

Itchy, red and inflamed skin is the last thing you want while you are feeling stressed. Understanding why the skin irritation is occurring will help you find a way to ease the symptoms and avoid...

Hives, also known as urticaria, create itchy, red welts on the skin and have numerous causes, but most often result from an allergic reaction. A type of hives, called angioedema, causes swelling...

Noticing a rash on a child's body can send most parents into a panic. Rashes can develop on children because of various reasons. Some of the most common rashes can be caused by allergic reactions...

Many skin disorders cause itching. Coming into contact with a certain kind of underbrush, such as poison ivy or poison oak, will cause a skin rash to develop and cause severe itching. Insect...

When hives appear on a baby, the cause can be an allergic reaction or they can occur for reasons unknown. The cause sometimes can be tracked back to the use of a new body product such as lotion or...

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...

Hives are swollen areas on the skin where blood plasma has leaked between the layers to form itchy spots. Most are attributed to allergic reactions. These spots can be as small as a pencil eraser...

Hives are flat, low bumps on your skin that itch like crazy and form a rash. Hives are your body's reaction to an allergen. What is an allergen? The basic answer is that it is something that is in...

Hives often show up on a person's body because of an allergic reaction to something. The hives pop out as red bumps anywhere on the body. These hives may itch like crazy. However, there is...

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...

Hives is a skin rash that comes on suddenly. The skin turns red and blotchy and small raised welts that look like mosquito bites pop up all over. Although hives is rarely dangerous it can be quite...

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...

Hives, or "urticaria," is a skin condition that can appear and disappear in minutes or linger for several weeks. Hives are commonly an allergic reaction, but may also be caused by sun exposure,...