There are many other types of rashes with a wide variety of causes. Treatment for a rash requires the correct diagnosis and can include medication and avoiding potential triggers.  Easily ...

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UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in viral upper respiratory infections, a stomach bug, strep throat ...

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by a rash around the mouth. It is one type of dermatitis, which is a general term for skin irritation. In the word “perioral,” “peri ...

SPRING is here and while many of us are jumping for joy, it is also the time of year when lots of people come down with a bug ...

A sun rash — known medically as a polymorphic light eruption — is a skin reaction due to sun exposure. It may cause irritation but does not usually result in serious complications. It ...

The U.S. is on alert for dengue fever during the busy spring break season as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise globally.

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an old household remedy for itchy skin, such as rashes, poison ivy, or bug bites. It has even been shown to be effective in relieving inflammation related to ...

Seek emergency medical care if you have a high fever, difficulty breathing, nausea or dizziness, or the rash is spreading rapidly. A rash is an area of skin that may be inflamed, irritated ...

Cellulitis usually occurs after there is a break in the skin, from a cut, abrasion, ulcer, bug bite, or even a rash, allowing bacteria to enter.

Sudden fatigue could also be an early Lyme disease sign. “Fatigue is an early sign that is frequently dismissed and assumed ...