Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...

Hot temperatures might have you itching to go for a cool dip in one of Michigan’s many lakes — but the dip itself might leave you itching. At any point in time, several Michigan beaches and bodies of ...

Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, leading to a one-sided blistering ...

Persistent itching can sometimes signal serious illness, including cancer. Oncologist Dr Amit Garg highlights four ...

Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a common skin condition that occurs when sweat ducts become blocked and sweat gets ...

The NHS explain s that the rash of spots on your child's body can take on a variety of colours (pink, red, or darker than the ...

Not all rashes are the same. Simple irritation usually appears “immediately after wearing rough or tight clothing,” remains ...

Itchy, uncomfortable rashes can erupt just about anywhere on the body, including on and around the breast area. Rashes on the breast or chest are usually temporary and often self-resolving. But in ...

PUPPP stands for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy.

For most, summertime shine is a welcome change after a cold winter, but the summer heat comes with its own dangers. Heat rash is something that adults, children and infants can experience when sweat ...