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Posts tagged with ‘skin rash’

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  • Young boy with skin rash covering his chest and arms

    Scarlet Fever

    Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be…

  • A woman with hives on the backs of her legs

    Mastocytosis

    Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of…

  • What does jock itch look like? Jock itch appears as a skin rash around the groin.

    Jock Itch

    Jock itch is a contagious fungal skin infection that usually appears around the groin in men.

  • Ringworm on a man’s wrist

    Ringworm

    Ringworm is a skin infection that makes a rash shaped like a ring. The rash can occur different places on…

  • close-up of a newborn baby’s face with a rash

    Common Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks

    Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes. Most are harmless and usually clear…

  • close up image of a man's body suffering severe urticaria nettle rash.

    Exercise-induced Urticaria

    Exercise-induced urticaria is a condition that produces hives and other allergic symptoms.

  • Woman injecting emergency medicine (EpiPen) into her leg

    Anaphylaxis

    Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.

  • closeup of a man wearing a blue shirt with an underarm sweat stain

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin disease that causes painful red bumps in places where hair grows, including armpits, groin…

  • doctor checking lymph nodes of a patient

    Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…

  • A sick little girl lies in a hospital bed. Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you can look for to make it easier.

    When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?

    Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you…

  • two doctors in scrubs washing hands

    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

    Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterial infection of the skin that can cause bumps, swelling and pain and…

  • woman with hands holding her crotch

    Lichen Sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…

  • Woman scratching her arm

    Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

    Eczema and atopic dermatitis are rash-like skin conditions common in babies but can continue in adulthood.

  • Man scratching an itch on his wrist

    Lichen Planus

    Lichen planus is a type of rash that forms on your skin, on genitalia, or in your mouth.

  • Overweight female with fat folds under her bra clasp in the back

    Intertrigo

    Intertrigo is a rubbing of the skin in areas where the skin folds and becomes moist.

  • Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

    Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a rare disease that irritates and inflames the blood vessels in your skin.

  • Worker shows his chapped, injured, and dirty palms

    How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems

    An overview of job-related skin conditions, their causes and symptoms, and what can be done to avoid and treat…

  • Woman applying lotion to psoriasis on her elbow

    Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white…

  • Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy

    It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…

  • A shingles rash on a man’s back

    Shingles

    Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is also called zoster or herpes zoster. It is caused by the same…

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