Rashes

Symptoms of an allergic reaction to latex adhesive may include a skin rash, hives, itching, and irritated, watery eyes. If you've ever worn a latex bandage and removed it only to find a red,...

The symptoms of a white tongue may not look appealing, but according to the Mayo Clinic, are not anything to worry about most of the time. Recognizing the symptoms associated with a white tongue...

A parvovirus infection, also called an erythema infectiosum or fifth disease, is a contagious virus that affects humans and is also common in cats and dogs. It is relatively mild and usually...

Poison oak and poison ivy come from the same family of plants. They excrete urushiol oil, which most people are allergic to. Get it on your skin, and you're liable to end up with itching, swelling...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that happens when overactive T-cells cause skin cells to produce faster than they can shed. This results in scaly, silvery patches of skin that are thick, red,...

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...

Fifth disease is a mild illness that occurs mostly in children ages five through 15. Fifth disease is caused by a human parvovirus B19 infection. Parvovirus can also infect cats and dogs, but...

The rash that occurs after coming into contact with poison ivy can be mild or extremely severe. Knowing when symptoms first appear and how to treat them can help lead to a quick recovery from this...

Approximately 10 to 20 percent of all children and 1 to 3 percent of all adults in the United States suffer from eczema, according to the American Academy of Allergies, Asthma and Immunology. Also...

Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the Varicella-zoster virus. This herpes virus also causes chicken pox, but is not the same type that causes genital or oral herpes (cold sores). Most...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac produce nearly identical symptoms that can make it difficult for a person without medical knowledge to distinguish between them. The rash that results from contact with...

Pityriasis rosea is a skin rash commonly seen in children and young adults. It may be caused by a virus. It usually goes away in six to eight weeks and is rarely dangerous.

Common causes of a face rash include acne, an allergic reaction, insect bites or a skin disease called rosacea. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, medical attention may be necessary for...

Acne rosacea--or, as it is more commonly known, rosacea--is a chronic skin disorder. It has distinctive, acne-like symptoms and occurs most often in adults. While a number of factors appear to...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, feet and nails. It is not caused by worms, in spite of its name. The condition is common among...

Each year, more than 20 million people around the world fall victim to the measles. The measles is a very contagious virus that can easily be spread from one person to the next. There is currently...

Jock itch is the result of a fungal infection. It affects many people, not just athletes, and it can be passed from person to person. While you need medication in order to clear up jock itch once...

As the number of parents who vaccinate their children decreases, the incidents of Rubella continues to rise. A disease that was once considered close to eradication is now infecting children...

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the bladder or kidney that proliferates in the urine, and is more common in women than men. Although uncomfortable and inconvenient, you...

Poison ivy thrives in the southeastern portions of the United States and bears much in common with its cousins, poison oak and poison sumac. It can cause itching, blistering and painful rashes on...

With three leaflets on each stem, poison oak grows as low-lying ground cover and bushes or it may vine upward on trees or fences. Like other poisonous plants that cause contact dermatitis, poison...

Scabies sounds worse than it really is. It often is misdiagnosed, but once you discover you have scabies there is an easy cure.

Jock itch is also known as tinea cruris. It is a fungal infection that most commonly happens to people who sweat a lot, which is the reason for its name. While it may be very uncomfortable, the...

The most well-known symptom of shingles, a painful viral condition, is a reddish rash, complete with blisters, that appears on the body. It's easy to tell that you have the condition when these...

There are many different treatments for recurring outbreaks of shingles, based on the varying levels of discomfort. The symptoms of an outbreak can range from inconvenient to excruciating,...

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...

According to Mold Screening Assessment Inc., "There are an estimated 100 species of mold known to cause infections in humans." Having symptoms of mold skin rash is an indication that you have mold...

Ringworm is an infection of the skin, usually in domesticated animals, caused when a fungus infects and begins to feed on the the top layer of skin, hair, fur or nails. As the fungus eats the...

Shingles is a painful viral rash, caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chicken pox. People who have had chicken pox will have the virus lay dormant in their...

Rosacea is a facial skin condition that has no cure. Rosacea is inflammatory in nature, and it is a problem for as many as 14 million Americans. According to the Mayo Clinic, people between the...

Symptoms of scabies are usually easily identified as rashes, bumps, and lines under the skin. These symptoms occur when the mites known as scabies burrow under the skin and lay their eggs – which...

Shingles---a condition caused when the chicken pox virus "reactivates" in the body---is a disease that can cause debilitating pain. Knowing the symptoms of shingles can help you get the...

If you suffer from psoriasis, you are not alone. More than 7.5 million Americans struggle with this painful and embarrassing condition, with as many as 250,000 new cases being diagnosed each year,...

Diagnosing ring rash or ringworm isn't difficult. The infection gets it name from round rings of redness that appear on different parts of the body. While you can cure most cases using over the...

Calamine lotion is used to protect the skin and to reduce the inflammation of dryness and rashes. It can treat the symptoms of poison oak very effectively, although it doesn't remove the causes...

The heat and burning sensation of a poison oak rash can be unbearable. The use of cold compresses often helps reduce the symptoms and lets the patient get through the discomfort of poison oak. You...

Heat rash is characterized by clusters of small red dots or pimples and itchy or prickly skin. It's also known as "prickly heat" or "miliaria" and is very common in babies and children, but adults...

Rosacea is characterized by itchy red skin and sore, irritated eyes. It is also known as "adult acne" because of small pimples that are characteristic of this skin disease. Certain dietary and...

Psoriasis is a lifelong skin condition that affects 7.5 million Americans. There is no cure, but most cases are mild and can be treated with medication. There are five types of psoriasis with...

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,...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection characterized by blister-like patches surrounded by red rings. It is common in warm, humid environments, and the fungus can be picked up...

Cradle cap is a form of seborrhea and a common skin condition affecting the scalp of babies under the age of one. It occurs when skin cells grow faster than they shed, and it can sometimes spread...

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral skin disease caused by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus in older adults and people with immune systems weakened by stress or illness. It affects...

Poison ivy is an allergic contact dermatitis, or skin rash, caused by exposure to urushiol, an oil found in the three-leaved poison ivy plant. Urushiol is so potent that it only takes a billionth...