Rashes

Poison Ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, according to the Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center. Urushiol oil is the potent oil in poison ivy, and only one nanogram is...

Poison ivy rashes are no laughing matter, and shouldn't be taken lightly if you have an allergic reaction to the poison ivy plant. Once the urushiol, an oil emitted from the plant, spreads onto...

If you happen to suffer from psoriasis, you may be wondering where you can find help to ease this itchy and irritating condition. In fact, there are numerous forms of treatment depending on how...

Sudocrem is an antiseptic healing cream designed to treat skin irritations such as rashes, eczema and sunburns. Although it has been proven to be an effective healing agent, side effects such as...

Giving a hickey is easy, although removing one isn't. If you have a hickey that needs to be gone fast, here are a few tips on getting rid of it. Remember its not going to go away in a matter of...

If you've ever wondered why you get a sudden rush of little bumps on your arms and legs when you get cold, scared or excited, there are both physiological and psychological reasons. Our bodies...

Skin bullous disease actually refers to a group of skin disorders rather than one specific disease. These diseases are usually considered to be auto-immune in nature.

Beriberi is a disease that occurs due to thiamine or Vitamin B1 deficiencies. In the United States, beriberi is very rare because many foods are now enriched with vitamins, but in developing or...

Eczema is the common term applied to a number of skin conditions that result in inflammation, redness and lesions. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the term is associated with...

Rosacea is a skin condition that causes a rash consisting of small red bumps on the face. Approximately 100 million people worldwide suffer from rosacea, according to the International Rosacea...

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...

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...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can occur as a rash on various parts of the body. It is not a serious concern, but it is contagious. It can spread from person to person, person to animal,...

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,...

Information on how to reduce red, rosy cheeks. Rosacea affects over 14 million Americans but there are simple and painless ways to reduce facial redness.

If you are one of the millions of children and adults affected by poison oak or poison ivy, this article may be of some use. You should learn to spot the plants and avoid them as much as possible,...

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...

Herpes zoster, also called zoster or shingles, is a painful skin rash that usually manifests in adults. Affected people rarely experience more than one episode of herpes zoster in their lifetime....

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants in the cashew family that contain urushiol, an oil that causes an itchy, painful rash on contact with skin. All three grow wild in the United...

Rubeola, also known as measles, is one of the many cases of science's triumph over disease. It is a troublesome and easily transmitted virus that has the ability to kill. Fortunately, a vaccine...

Anyone who has had the unfortunate experience of having a poison ivy rash, knows the itching associated with it. The itching is terrible. The rash causes redness on the skin, small blisters and...

Don't live your life in misery. Try to help your body deal with eczema.

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...

Shaving pubic hair can be a challenging experience, especially if you have never done so before. Besides the potential pain from nicks and scratches during shaving, a painful rash can develop...

Shingles is known as herpes zoster as well. The chickenpox virus called varicella zoster virus, or VZV, causes shingles, and this virus usually remains in the body long after a person recovers...

If you suddenly become itchy and begin to break out in hives anywhere on your body, you may be experiencing an allergic rash. For most people, an allergic rash is best avoided by steering clear of...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that appears on the skin's surface. Not only can ringworm affect the skin, but it can also affect an individual's scalp and nails. Athlete's foot and jock itch occur...

Poison oak can be found on the western coast of North America and southeastern portions of the United States. It excretes urushiol oil, which most people are allergic to and which creates a number...

They are most noticed on our face. They can be large, unsightly, and they seem to always pop up when we have somewhere to be! Pimples (also known as zits) are problematic for many people, but...

Children can develop rashes on their bodies for a variety of reason. Rashes can cover the entire body, or can be localized in one area, such as the underarms. Certain causes of underarm rashes in...

Retin-A is a prescription medication and the generic for tretinoin. It is available as a liquid, gel or cream topical application and used to treat acne vulgaris. A derivative of vitamin A, it...

Skin rashes caused by scabies look like raised bumps. The webbing of hands is a common spot for scabies infestation. Almost anyone can get scabies from contact with people or fabric fibers.

Eczema is a chronic illness that can affect a person's well-being at many levels. However, there are sensible ways to care for eczema patient and to greatly improve their quality of life. If you...

More than half the population will have a reaction if exposed to poison oak. The more you are exposed to urishol, the oil that causes the reaction, the more likely you are to have a severe...

The damage from poison ivy is caused by urushiol oil, which the plant excretes across its surface. Most people are allergic to urushiol oil. When it comes into contact with skin, it cases...

Scabies are parasitic mites that can infest the skin and can cause a pinkish-red rash with severe itching. Because scabies is very contagious, it is important to seek treatment as soon as...

Poison ivy and poison oak are cousins, which means their effects are similar. The difference between the two comes primarily in their location and in their visual appearance.

The fungus tinea (not a worm) causes a circular rash on the skin called ringworm. Ringworm starts out as a small, red bump. It turns into a round ring of red bumps, if not treated. Ringworm itches...

Not everybody gets a nasty rash when they come into contact with the poison ivy plant. You have to be allergic to it in order to get an outbreak. But if you weren't allergic as a kid, you may very...

Fungi, not worms, cause ringworm, which creates skin and scalp disease. Infected animals, especially kittens and puppies, can pass it to you if you come in contact with their skin and fur. Horses,...

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.

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.

A scabies rash occurs when the microscopic Sarcoptes scabiei mite burrows into human skin and lays eggs. The itchy rash spreads as mites continue to burrow and reproduce.

Poison ivy is a three-leaf plant that causes skin irritation upon contact, resulting a red and itchy rash. The rash may consist of bumps, blisters and/or swelling -- and can last from a week to...

There are several conditions that may cause the tongue to appear white, the most common of which is inflammation of the papillae (bumps on the surface of the tongue). Bacteria and white blood...

Combine sweat, bacteria, detergents, and fabric and you've created the perfect recipe for a skin rash. Itchy, bumpy, burning, rashes under the breasts---although irritating---are usually caused by...

Skin rashes can be the result of a number of different causes. Most skin rashes clear up on their own in a few hours but some can stay for extended periods of time. One things for certain, though,...

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...

All it takes is a little embarrassment or a glass of red wine for some people to experience facial flushing. Blood rushes to the face and the cheeks often redden in color, accompanied by a warm...