We usually think of chickenpox as something that only affects children. And while the virus is indeed most common amongst ...

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

Avoiding triggers is key to preventing the rash from coming back. Hives (urticaria) are itchy welts (wheals) that can be circular or take on other shapes. They usually happen because the skin is ...

A DISEASE first reported in Ancient Greek and Egyptian times is making a comeback, doctors have warned. The cost of living ...

The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.

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

Shingles is a common condition that lies dormant in a third of adults over their lifetime. A pharmacist has shared the key ...

The infection develops four characteristic stages, called the primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary phases. During some of these phases, rashes and sores can appear on different parts of the body.

A deadly new variant of the Mpox virus has spread through countries in Africa - and concerns are intensifying after Europe ...