Millions of Americans suffer each year from "contact dermatitis" due to exposure to poison oak, poison ivy or poison sumac. It normally takes at least three weeks for symptoms to completely...
Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow under your skin to lay their eggs, which then hatch in about two weeks. The most common symptom is itching, and your skin may become reddened, dry and...
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that occurs most frequently in children. It is characterized by red and blistery sores that usually appear around the mouth and nose, as...
Eczema is a common skin disease that can occur in infants, children and adults. The skin frequently has a scaly and inflamed appearance, and there may also be skin flaking, blisters which leak and...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that is characterized by inflamed lesions and silvery white scales. It may appear in only a few isolated spots, or can be widespread over the body, and most...
Psoriasis is a common skin disease, affecting approximately 2 to 4 percent of the U.S. population. Skin cells grow too quickly, causing lesions of red, raised patches that are covered with silvery...
Psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition caused by an overproduction of skin cells, affects 2 to 4 percent of the population and, in many cases, is genetic. Once you've had psoriasis, it's...
Several over-the-counter remedies can help cure athlete's foot. Once you have successfully treated it, be diligent in trying to prevent it from returning.
Athlete's foot, caused by the fungus trichophytonrubrum, thrives in warmth and moisture. It makes your feet feel itchy and irritated. Here are a few tips to help keep you from getting it.
Jock itch is caused by a fungus called Tinea cruris that infects the groin, the inner thighs and sometimes even the buttocks. Treat jock itch and then be meticulous in trying to prevent its return.
You don't have to be an athlete to get "jock itch." The condition is caused by a fungus that is aggravated by friction and sweat.
Bedsores are like icebergs - what you see is usually only a fraction of the total tissue damage underneath. If you detect the beginnings of an ulceration, aggressive and intensive treatment is...
Bedsores occur when a person is forced to spend most of his time lying in bed because of illness, paralysis or coma. Prolonged pressure on specific parts of the body causes skin to become...
Poison ivy is found all over the United States - especially east of the Rockies - and in Canada. The symptoms of contact dermatitis, the itchy rash that results from the skin's exposure to poison...
Poison oak is found mainly in the western and southwestern United States, Canada, and Mexico. Exposure of the skin to poison oak results in contact dermatitis - usually an itchy rash that takes at...
Look for and avoid poison sumac when hiking or camping in the marshes of the Southeast, the standing water in the Northeast and the peat bogs of the Midwest. Exposure to poison sumac results in...
Tar can be abundant on certain beaches. There is nothing more frustrating than tracking tar into the house. Tar is a substance that can be sticky and impossible to remove. With a few simple...
What is the best way to relieve the itching sensation of the skin?
Tinea is a common fungal infection of the skin. Though common among children, tinea can afflict anyone. There are different types of tinea, named according to the body part they affect. For...
Tinea, also known as athlete’s foot, is an unpleasant fungal disease that normally affects the sole of the foot and the areas between your toes. Tinea can be cured easily with over the counter...
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