Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The virus is transmitted through direct ...

IT’S a common childhood illness that most people think they can easily spot… thanks to that tell-tale rash. But chickenpox ...

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When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hives are red, raised bumps that stem from allergies, infections, or stress.Flea and chigger bites look like small, red, pimple-like bumps and feel very ...

A roll-on deodorant used by thousands of women every day has come under scrutiny after dozens reported painful rashes, chemical burns, and even thrush following use. The deodorant in question, Mitchum ...

(Baptist Health) – As the days continue to be long and warm this summer, we can enjoy spending more time outdoors at the pool, exploring scenic trails, or out in the yard. But this extra time outside ...

Officials in coastal and lakeside municipalities in several parts of the country have issued alerts about “swimmer’s itch” in recent weeks, perhaps prompting a few would-be beachgoers to rethink their ...

These seven baby lotions keep babies’ skin soft and help them stay cool, calm, and comfortable all day long without causing heat or rashes Whether your baby has sensitive skin, eczema-prone patches, ...

Temperatures are rising across Oklahoma, and health experts are warning residents about heat rash, a common summertime skin condition. Dr. Lacy Anderson explains that heat rash occurs when sweat ducts ...