There are new concerns surrounding a highly contagious infection after a suspected case of scarlet fever was reported at a ...

Browntail moth caterpillars (Euproctis chrysorrhoea) have tiny barbed hairs containing toxins. These poisonous hairs cause skin rashes when touched and may cause breathing problems if inhaled.

Doctors aren’t totally sure what causes this skin condition. In infants, it shows up as a rash on the face or head. Later, it may spread to the arms and torso. The skin is often dry, itchy ...

With just a couple of swipes of micro-grit sandpaper, we were able to buff out the marks—and woodworkers will typically want to finish up with a micro grit anyway for the smoothest finish.

The name “scarlet fever” originates from one of its hallmark symptoms: A bright red, sandpaper-like rash that spreads across ... Apart from rapid strep testing and throat culture, no ...

Home remedies can help to soothe diaper rash, a common skin condition in babies also known as diaper dermatitis. Over-the-counter ointments or an oatmeal bath can help you and your baby to deal with ...

The most common symptom of Strep A is a very sore throat. This is known as strep throat. It may also cause a rash, fever and headache. Group A streptococcus (GAS) can cause infections in soft tissue, ...

But Dr Heather Kornmehl, a Texas-based dermatologist, has warned heated blankets may have some negatives, as they can cause an irreversible rash known as erythema ab igne. Erythema ab igne is ...

A sun rash can occur due to a genetic condition or the use of a certain medication. The rash may appear as small blisters and cause an itching or burning feeling, among other symptoms. Sun rash is ...

Heat rash is a skin condition that often develops in hot and humid environments. Although it can be annoying, it typically doesn’t last too long. Eczema, on the other hand, is a long-term ...

vasculitis-type rashes occur in people with more severe infections. Small cell vasculitis has been linked to many other conditions as well, including bacterial infections (even strep throat ...

Keeping your skin well moisturized helps to prevent cracks and fissures in your skin that could lead to a worsening rash, itching, or infection. Where do signs, such as rashes or dryness and itch, ...