The erythema in the neck is a red to magenta color and takes on the appearance of piloerection (see Figure 5), commonly called "goose flesh" or "chicken skin." Many of the rashes and lesions in ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

A COMMON childhood illness wreaked havoc among a family when a woman lost her unborn baby and almost died. Farran Wilkins, 35 ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

You’re not alone – a recent study has shown the “covid skin rash” symptom was reported in 17% of people with coronavirus. Over the past year, I’ve heard rumblings of the “covid skin ...

A viral rash, also called viral exanthem, is a skin condition that can occur when you contract a viral infection. Viral rashes are not the same as rashes due to allergic reactions, such as from a ...

Picture this: You’re going about your day, when all of a sudden you spot a red, splotchy rash on your skin. You’re likely Googling pictures of skin rashes to help identify and self-diagnose ...

In May 2023, 66-year-old Jesús Salazar Castillo was found dead in a 17-foot-deep pit filled with chicken waste, feathers, remains, fat and water. The official cause of his death was drowning. But a ...

Some people might develop a skin rash or hives from musk, while others react to vanilla scents. The skin on your face, with its deep pores, is easily affected, Newburger says. So it makes sense to ...

Psoriasis: This autoimmune condition results in an itchy rash that develops in certain body areas. Psoriasis can be genetic. Hives: Hives are allergic reactions to anything from environmental triggers ...

Our guide includes photos of rashes on different skin colours, takes you through common causes of childhood skin conditions and explains what to do about them. Childhood rashes are common and usually ...