Scabies is often brushed off as eczema, dermatitis, or an allergic reaction, but it's important to make sure you know for ...

Swimmer’s itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae of microscopic parasites that are found in both fresh and saltwater. These parasites commonly live in snails, which secrete larvae ...

Find the scientific answer to the question: Why do my legs itch when I run? Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid this ...

Hot temperatures might have you itching to go for a cool dip in one of Michigan’s many lakes — but the dip itself might leave you itching. At any point in time, several Michigan beaches and bodies of ...

Scabies cases are climbing – here's what’s behind the surge and signs to be aware of ...

PUPPP stands for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy.

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...

For most, summertime shine is a welcome change after a cold winter, but the summer heat comes with its own dangers. Heat rash is something that adults, children and infants can experience when sweat ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...

A man who went to hospital after developing a bizarre rash across his back was found to have reacted to an unexpected ingredient. The man, aged 72, was discovered to have eaten a meal containing ...

Itchy, uncomfortable rashes can erupt just about anywhere on the body, including on and around the breast area. Rashes on the breast or chest are usually temporary and often self-resolving. But in ...