If you've ever self-diagnosed your inflamed, itchy scalp with eczema just to have your dermatologist tell you it's actually psoriasis, you're not alone.

Different types of skin rashes include those caused by allergic reactions, infections, insect bites, or health conditions. Examples include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles. It can be ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

IT sounds like something from the pages of a Dickens novel. But there are worrying signs that scurvy is rearing its head once more. With the cost-of-living crisis, more families than ever are ...

Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing itching and a rash that usually spreads across the whole ...

The first step to contact dermatitis treatment is to pinpoint the trigger. Learn when steroid creams help and could make ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty ...

In adults, Dr Tess McPherson, of the charity British Association of Dermatologists, says: ‘There can be a rash which can ...

It's similar to an autoimmune disease, which causes your immune system to attack your body's healthy tissues. Muscle weakness and a skin rash are the main symptoms. Dermatomyositis isn't a common ...

Find if water-based wet wipes are the safest and most gentle option for your baby. Explore the benefits and considerations in ...

Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook ...

Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different ... Some patients with lupus can have dermatology symptoms ranging from rashes, hair loss, sores, or cold intolerance. For example, some ...