Cruelest of all are the people who tell you not to scratch. They have a point, I admit. Scratching spurs cells in your immune ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in ...

Red spots on the skin can have various causes from mild to serious Identifying the cause is essential for effective ...

The side effects of henna include skin infections and rashes that typically appear within the first three days of application ...

A classic remedy for these problems is colloidal oatmeal. It’s gentle, calming, and provides relief. Colloidal oatmeal is a ...

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

The key to living peacefully with, and even enjoying poison ivy, is to learn to recognize it and admire it from afar.

Skin rashes are extremely common and mostly manageable at home However some types of rashes may require professional ...

How does our brain register an itch? We find out from a National Skin Centre expert why medical conditions such as chronic ...

Pityriasis rosea is a fairly short-term rash that occurs most often in older children and young adults. The cause is not currently known, but it may be distinguished from some other skin conditions ...

Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to ...

The itchy rash can develop within minutes to hours after exposure to the allergen and can cause swelling, tenderness, or a burning sensation. Eczema causes dry, rough, flaky, or scaly skin that ...