The patient was an elderly Caucasian man who came to the clinic with complaints of a red, intensely itchy rash on his elbows (Figure 1), buttocks (Figure 2), and back. His symptoms began with a slight ...

Even if you’re not an avid swimmer, a quick dip in the pool is so refreshing on a hot summer day. The hitch: The chlorine used to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms in pool water ...

If you’ve been out in the triple digit heat recently, you may have noticed a red cluster of pimples or small blisters on your skin. That’s a type of skin irritation called heat rash, also known as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting new bumps on your body can leave you scrambling to find pictures of skin rashes to compare them ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MDMedically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Certain skin conditions and viral rashes can be mistaken for shingles by some, but rarely by health professionals who know what ...

Rashes and sores are very common in young children and adults. Whether that rash is contagious or sign of something more serious is a big concern. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a very ...

(NEXSTAR) – In case we didn’t have enough viruses to worry about, reports of a “tomato flu” outbreak in India started to surface this month. The virus, named for the bursting red blisters it causes, ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany - It starts with a fever and a cranky child, and then you notice the skin rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet – all tell-tale signs of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease ...

OK, let’s get one thing straight right from the start. Human hand, foot and mouth disease is NOT THE SAME as foot and mouth (also called hoof and mouth) disease that affects cows, sheep, goats, and ...

Staying out in the heat can cause a skin irritation called heat rash — a red cluster of pimples or small blisters on your skin. It is caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather. David ...