Heat rash often appears as small, itchy, colorless or slightly reddish bumps. The affected areas might also feel prickly or irritated. What to do: Keeping the skin cool and dry is key. Wearing ...

Your skin holds vital clues about your health. From thyroid issues to heart problems, discover what your skin is trying to ...

A 41-year-old gym lover, Jamie Samnang, who thought her rash was a mosquito bite, had a highly contagious ringworm infection, which she picked up from her gym equipment. Jamie said a small rash slowly ...

This article explains the skin symptoms of tuberculosis. nodules papules, which are small hard pimples or swellings on the skin pustules ulcers plaques, which are rough, solid, flat-topped skin ...

It's understandable to be concerned if you notice a strange rash on your baby, let alone one that develops shortly after they ...

What it looks like: Molluscum is a rash where small groups of bumps develop on the skin, says Dr. Zeichner. “The bumps have a pearly appearance, and usually have a central indentation.” ...

The bacteria can cause severe complications, such as rheumatic fever, and possible damage to the kidneys, liver, or heart, along with other infections ...

The majority of the fungal diseases seen in the UK are skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, which trigger itchy rashes ... have been treated with a small number of effective ...

If you have thick, darkened patches of skin on your neck, armpits, or groin that feel soft and smooth, you might have a condition called acanthosis nigricans. “Patients often come in because they ...

A new study from the University of California suggests that the International Space Station (ISS) may be too clean, ...

Dr. Jyoti Somani with Jackson Health offers her expertise after an isolated case at a Miami high school. A key point: People ...