When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Have your ears or neck ever broken out in a random skin rash after wearing new jewelry? It's likely because you have a metal allergy. Here are several metals most likely to cause such an allergic ...

A 13-year-old girl presented to the pediatric office with a 1-day history of a rapidly progressive rash affecting her face and hands (Figure 1). Initially, she thought it might be related to eating ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways An inner-thigh rash can be caused by friction, allergic reactions, or a skin condition.Eczema is a chronic condition that causes dry, scaly ...

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 ...

Summer is upon us, and as outdoor pools start opening up, it’s only natural to want to spend some time cooling off with a refreshing swim. If you’re frequently in and out of the pool, it’s possible to ...

From jewelry and kitchen utensils to door handles and hand tools, metals can be found in a variety of everyday items — and for some people, exposure to these objects can trigger an allergic reaction.

Both shingles and poison ivy cause a painful, blistering rash. Poison ivy is an allergic reaction, while shingles is a viral infection. Shingles also causes additional symptoms that can differentiate ...