Health experts, especially dermatologists, have expressed concern about citizens coming in contact with sewage water, which ...

Your socks are critical to your outdoor wardrobe—these are your first line of defense against ticks. If you are hiking, ...

It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

Learn about common household products that may cause allergic reactions in your pets, leading to discomfort and even serious ...

Both women and men are susceptible to inner thigh rashes, although the causes may vary between the sexes. »Learn more about the causes of skin rashes, with pictures. Atopic dermatitis ...

A skin infection around a fingernail or toenail. This infection can be caused by a break in the skin from a hangnail, manicure, fingernail biting, or other long-term (chronic) irritation. Symptoms may ...

If you’re not seeing relief and the rash continues or gets worse, check with your dermatologist, who can recommend skin allergy testing, including patch testing, to find the exact trigger.

The first-line treatment in many countries is now 5% permethrin, with ivermectin, a promising oral therapy for ordinary scabies. Benzyl benzoate continues to be highly efficacious, although there ...

Many common skin care products can help you manage psoriasis, but others can cause irritation and flare-ups of symptoms. This includes products containing alcohol, sulfates, and essential oils.

It often appears in a straight line because of the way the plant brushes against your skin. But if you develop a rash after touching a piece of clothing or pet fur that has urushiol on it ...

For many people, the warmth and beauty of spring are accompanied by irritated, burning and ... Shower each night to remove accumulated pollens on skin, eyelids, hair and your face. Be sure to wash ...

A rundown of the types of ticks the Hudson Valley, what diseases they carry and how to reduce your chances of getting bitten.