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Rash. A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for rashes, vary ...
Molluscum contagiosum ( MC ), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the ...
245 million in 2015 [ 6] (3.34% of world population) Dermatitis is a term used for different types of skin inflammation, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [ 1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [ 1] The area of skin involved can vary from ...
Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps. [ 1] Hives may burn or sting. [ 2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [ 2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and does not leave any long-lasting skin change. [ 2] Fewer than 5% of cases last for more than six weeks (a condition ...
Oil-based makeup or cleansers can be a culprit, if they clog your pores. Skin damage from an injury or a rash, or prolonged use of corticosteroids, can also be a possible cause. Additionally ...
Scarlet fever. Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infectious disease caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a Group A streptococcus (GAS). [ 3] It most commonly affects children between five and 15 years of age. [ 1] The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. [ 1]
Swim in a rough ocean. Relaxing at the beach is a favorite summer activity for many families. However, the ocean presents unique risks — and drowning accidents in natural water (including oceans ...
Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [ 2] (a dermatomycosis ), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [ 1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [ 1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [ 1]